How to Deal With a Bridezilla

Whether you're her friend, relative or unfortunate fiance, dealing with a Bridezilla is never a pleasant experience. Unreasonable, unwavering and unlike her usual delightful self, a Bridezilla planning her dream wedding can be a complete nightmare. Learn how to deal with her by reviewing the information below.

Instructions

1. Know who you're dealing with. A girl in the throes of wedding planning can be highly irrational, impatient and self-absorbed. Understand that the person that you know and love may be temporarily absent, but have faith that she will return one day. Immediately after the big event, you'll begin to see a return to normal and will be reminded of what a wonderful girl she is.

2. Suck it up. Accept that little you do or say is going to satisfy the Bridezilla. She lives in a world of impossible demands with equally as impossible expectations. All you can do is allow her to verbally abuse you and discount everything you say. While it can't hurt to go through the motions, don't expect to feel appreciated when making suggestions or offering to help.

3. Treat her like the princess she isn't. To keep the hostility at bay, shower her with attention and compliments. Do not let more than one hour pass before you remind her that this is her day. On a regular basis, ask her if she's lost weight and if she's using a new hair product. Tell her that wedding planning must be good for her because she's never looked so radiant.

4. Seek comfort from her other friends and family. Form a support network among members of the wedding party. Remind one another that this too shall pass. Exchange stories about the Bridezilla before her transformation. Reflect on the good old days when you would hang out together and actually have conversations that didn't center around her day.

5. Refrain from talking about yourself. Know that your life is of no concern to the Bridezilla. Keep the conversations centered on her wedding. From flower choice to the beading on her gown, feign interest in every detail of her big day.

Tips & Warnings

• Practice non-verbal methods of communication. Nodding in agreement, smiling in approval and a recurring expression of jaw-dropping awe are all preferable to vocalizing your thoughts.

• Don't try to avoid the Bridezilla. While she may mistreat you, she wants and needs you by her side during this very important time in her life.