Dear Annie: I’m in a strange situation with my childhood best friend, “Lila.” We’re both 32 now, and while we’ve stayed close over the years, something shifted after I got engaged last spring. Lila has always been single, and she’s made it clear she doesn’t believe in marriage. I respect that. But since I got engaged, she’s been acting distant — canceling plans, being short in conversation and even making little digs about “brides losing their identity.”

I asked her directly if something was wrong, and she brushed it off, saying she’s “just been busy.” I included her in the bridal party, but she turned it down, saying it wasn’t “her thing.” It hurt, but I tried to be understanding. Still, when mutual friends bring up wedding stuff, her mood totally changes. I can’t tell if this is jealou

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