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  • 1 week ago | independent.ie | Katie Byrne

    Modern Morals: My fellow bridesmaids are leaving all the hen-party organising to me and I’m sick of itThey’re asking me questions about hair, make-up and alterations. Even the bride’s sister! I feel like their skivvyBeing a bridesmaid at your friend's wedding should be an honour, not a hierarchy. Photo: Stock/GettyI’ve always been the organiser in my friend group, but I’m getting a bit sick of it.

  • 2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Katie Byrne

    Modern Morals: How do I get my competitive friend to stop going after the same guys I want to date? She’s a good friend in every other way, but I always feel I have to have my guard upStock image: Getty ImagesI have a good friend who has always been weirdly competitive with me. We met in college and there was an unspoken academic competition between us with grades and stuff.

  • 2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Katie Byrne

    Modern Morals: My friend is competitive with me about everything – including the men I like She’s a good friend in every other way, but I always feel I have to have my guard upWoman won't tell her friend if she likes someone for fear she'll flirt with them. Photo: Picture posed/GettyI have a good friend who has always been weirdly competitive with me. We met in college and there was an unspoken academic competition between us with grades and stuff.

  • 3 weeks ago | independent.ie | Katie Byrne

    Modern Morals: I’m lying to my slimming club friends about losing weight on Ozempic. Should I come clean? It’s becoming quite uncomfortable now as everyone is asking if I’ve been exercising more or eating lessTaking Ozempic is frowned upon in the slimming club. Photo: Picture posed/GettyI had great success losing weight with my local slimming club but then, as is quite common, my weight plateaued, even though I was sticking exactly to the programme.

  • 4 weeks ago | independent.ie | Katie Byrne

    Modern Morals: I think my boyfriend is lying to me about earning a high wage and he’s actually in massive debtI’m not materialistic, but I don’t want the wool pulled over my eyesIt's not the financial status that could be the dealbreaker, it's the lie. Photo: Picture posed/GettyI think my boyfriend has been lying to me. We’ve been together nearly seven months and a lot of the stuff he said to me during our first few dates just isn’t stacking up.

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