DEAR HARRIETTE: My close friend recently asked me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding, and while I was honored at first, I’m now struggling with mixed feelings.

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I care deeply about her and want to support her happiness, but I don’t agree with many of her fiance’s values or the way he treats certain situations.

There have been moments when I’ve witnessed him make comments or decisions that really don’t sit well with me, and it makes me worry about their long-term future together.

I feel conflicted because standing by her side as a bridesmaid feels like I’m endorsing the relationship, and I don’t know if I can do that wholeheartedly. On the other hand, saying no feels like it would hurt her deeply and maybe even jeopardize our friendship.

I don’t want to come across as ju

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