The True Cost of "Sisterhood": How My Roommate's Karma Finally Caught Up With Her

Summary

My college roommate from four years ago, Anna, is getting married and asked us to be her bridesmaids.

We had to pay for our own travel, accommodation, and bridesmaid dresses. And there was no traditional red envelope given to thank us for our help.

The day before the wedding, we arrived at her rural hometown at 6 AM to help set up the bridal suite.

The next evening, right after the wedding wrapped up, we had to find our own way out of the countryside.

Thinking about our supposed "sisterhood," the three of us still showed up like absolute suckers, even bringing generous cash gifts.