Carolyn Hax: Is it ever okay to ask for a plus-one to a wedding?

The invitation to a destination wedding came without a plus-one. Is it ever okay to ask to bring a date? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Advice to help you tackle life's problems.     (Nick Galifianakis for The Post) Is it ever okay to ask for a plus-one to a wedding? Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: Is it ever acceptable to ask for a plus-one to a wedding? I just got a destination-wedding invite for next summer from a close college friend. I anticipated I'd get a plus-one for my boyfriend of two years, even though he hasn't met this friend and it was just my name on the save-the-date. (Other mutual friends also had it addressed to their significant other.) Usually I'd just ask my friend for clarity, but I also don't want to be That Demanding Guest. If my boyfriend were included, we'd probably go, otherwise I probably won't. How do I broach this with my friend, without being That Person? — Not That Demanding Guest Read Carolyn's Response   Answer this week's reader question Here's your chance to channel your inner Carolyn Hax and respond to a reader question. My co-worker called my therapist about me. Submit your advice to this Carolyn Hax reader question. Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT     Want more? Carolyn's been writing her advice column for two decades. Explore the archives below. When a couple's fighting affects their children, do you say something? Read more »   Time for a mother-to-be to draw scheduling boundaries with her parents Read more »   When in-laws roll their eyes at your food choices, go with your gut Read more »     News whiz? Play our daily news quiz. Test your knowledge of current events with our new quotable game, On the Record. Play game   We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Bold School for smart advice on how to get better with age, plus tried-and-true tips from our readers, every Monday and Friday for 12 weeks. Sign up »

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