The Best Friend's Guide to Surviving Matrimony (and All That Other Happy Shit) - Comments

The very second I read the summary for this story, I knew that I would love it because that is my exact stance on weddings and I was really interested to see how you'd take that (amusing) definition and take it further throughout the story.

I've always been a sucker for stories that just throw you right into the thick of it, so having the story start off with the phone is a really good call (hahahaa I'm so not funny) because it does throw the reader right into the story and gets everything off to a flying start. I read through that whole section expecting a phone call and I must admit, I did giggle a little when it was the doorbell and not the phone that rang. And then when Carrie receives the phone call in the second chapter...I don't know, I don't understand why I find that so amusing. Maybe it's ironic, I don't know but it's a nice way of tying the characters together as well. I was honestly terrified when they all came up with the show him what he's losing plan though because that almost always ends in disaster. It works, but it leaves massive tatters behind and causes so much drama. I was looking forward to the drama ensuing from the very second I read that line. And then the whole Stix / Jo thing came about and wedding planners and oh my. I don't think that was the best decision but I can see something good coming out of it all so hopefully I'm wrong about everything ending in chaos!

The thing that I love the most about this story is how three-dimensional all of the characters are. Carrie has this wonderfully sarcastic view on everything and she seems like the type of person that I'd love to hang out with, but she's got this really unprofessional and rash side to her personality that I'm totally digging, especially when I keep reading through. My heart really broke for her when she got the call from Satch about his marriage because it just seems like she just can't catch a break. And Jo has this really lovely motherly attitude to everything, but she also blames herself for things that she probably shouldn't. It really is the concept of the fatal flaw personified within the characters and it makes for a really good read throughout.

Honestly, I think the thing that amuses me the most about this entire thing is that my group of friends is pretty much exactly like this and I can relate to it so much. I'll definitely be subscribing to this to see where it goes. Great job so far!

I just love your writing style, it's so organized and descriptive and reading it I feel almost as bad for Carrie as she feels herself.

Even though it had nothing to do with the band this is probably one of my favorite chapters so far; just seeing a little glimpse into Carrie's life and her relationship with her father was lovely.

I can't wait for more!

UGH. THAT CHAPTER WAS PERFECT. I can't. I can't. I can't. I need more.

OKAY. I definitely don't listen to Steel Panther but HOLY EFFING SHIT. This is amazing. I need it in my life. How did I live without before this? It is so good and I hate Viv but don't hate her at the same time. I just don't know what to feel toward her! And man, Stix is an asshole. Get over it ya douche-ass! I can understand why he's upset, but it's been 3 years! Give the poor girl a break! Oh Shit. I just...man. I am so glad you picked this story for me to sub to for your prize. I love it so damn much.

Update. PLEASE.

Oh hoho, I'm stoked to see shit start between Carrie and Viv

Wonderful as always, mama.

i loved this update and your a/n about Vivian being an evil daft cunt made me laugh out loud. I'm sensing some drama a-brewing :-)

can't wait to read more

I have never heard of this band, but I'm so far loving the story. :) Your writing is amazing, with how you're describing everything. Update!

oh lord those two as wedding planners just spells disaster lol

HI BBY I'M BACK.

Aw, I feel bad for Stix. I know what it's like to have a best friend turn on you in a time when you need them most, so I most definitely know what he went through and is still going through, it seems. BUT YOU GOTTA FORGIVE AND FORGET, STIX. Plus I love Joanna so y'know. She's my favorite character I think. I KNOW WHO STEEL PANTHER IS HA HA HA NOOBS.

Okay I love you bye comment end.

That was such a good chapter! Loved it =D
It's amusing that people will read this despite not knowing who the band are, just shows how ace your writing is too. Can't wait for another update.

oh lord I love this story - your style of writing is just awesome and I love how funny and sarcastic everything else.

I feel so sorry for Stix now. I'd be pissed a bit too methinks. It's not gonna be easy for her to get any kind of friendship back with him.

I saw Steel Panther live just over a month ago and they were fantastic!! :-)

Nooo I need more! I demand an update!! :p

I keep coming back and reading this story even though I have no idea why.

OH YEAH CAUSE IT'S AWESOME.

Totes mcgoats subscribing after this yo.

Finally! Thanks for the update...can we have another =P
Went to see Panther again last night, needless to say it was bitchin XD

Holyy shittt dude. I saw this the other day and thought 'No way has someone written a Steel Panther fiction. No fucking way. That is Genius!' and then found out it was you it made me laugh even more. Should have given me a heads up or something! =D
Yeah took a while to get round to reading but was worth waiting to sit down n take my time cos its brilliant.
I love the use of seldom used words that are rarely found in anything else and even though this is the serious part some of the statements the characters make are too funny!
Can't wait for more XD

MOREEE I NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS NEXT!!!

Aw mama, thanks for the shout out :p I love you. It's nice to see this story is finally getting more love from other people then me, haha.

This one made me really sad, I know just how she feels.

So I'm back, and I have read what you have out so far.

I didn't say this in my last comment, but let me just say that I love the way you take your time with details. I absolutely love the way you describe everything!
Another thing---thank you for making each chapter long! One of my pet peeves are excessively short chapters. It's one thing to be dramatically short, but some people leave a paragraph and that's the update. It just doesn't carry the flow.

BUT in your case, you have the details, the flow and character in your story!! This is great; I can visualize and imagine what each of the narrators---Joanna and Carrie---are thinking and feeling through their actions. I absolutely love the chemistry between the characters. I understand this is fanfiction but the plot line seems very original. I can definitely appreciate that. =)

Overall, this is a very good read so far! Thanks for sharing!!

Lol, I'm reading the summary and I can already say I like this. =D It's already so sassy!
The layout is lovely, simple and not overdone. I also love that it's easy to read.

ONTO YOUR STORY!!
The way you started off this story is awesome. It wasn't the cliche, and the way you compared it to the "phone call" moment was great. I definitely love the clever tone of the main Joanna and her interaction with Trav. They really have great chemistry together!
The fact that you have excellent grammar and I saw no spelling errors is a plus! Nice vocabulary too!

Well, I'm off to read chapter 2, but I thought I would comment first. Will be back later to comment again!!! XD

I like the line about Mondays in the second chapter and I really love one of the lines in the first chapter. I can't remember it, but it was really great :) Ooh! I really liked the line about the grunting form when the girl hugged him :) It was really brilliant as opposed to just having the breath knocked out of him :)

"I’d been pining after Satchel since the ill-fated day that we met, nearly a decade ago now. "- I love how you describe it as the 'ill-fated day'. It's really awesome :)

I love the nostalgia she feels in chapter three ;) it's really great ;D

Overall, it's a pretty solid story! Great job!