history: I felt sad that I was not asked to be the bridesmaid at a close friends wedding I felt sad that I was not asked to be the bridesmaid at a close friends wedding That is unfortunate_comma_ how long have you been friends with this person?
current: We have been friends for about 5 years now.  I was happy for her. Just shocked at the situation
next: There is surely a reason why. Did she have many family members as bridesmaids?