Struggling with a friend being married

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Within the last 3 years, I have had trouble dealing with a close friend go from start dating a guy to being currently married. Although I have tried to accept this and enjoy seeing her happy, I often find things to snap about. I also find myself seeming to find reasons to get angry with her over something that bothered me even if they're not together. I know it's not her fault since she is putting him first before anyone else which is a good sign. However, I still find myself being bitter angry at her for leaving me behind even though I am trying to work so hard to respect her marriage.

Does anyone else struggle with being angry or jealous that a special someone is in the picture?

I hardly ever get to see my (gay male) friend nowadays, we were "best friends" for years and I guess we still are, in a way, but ever since he moved in with his partner - they live far away - I hardly ever get to see my friend. I get annoyed with him sometimes because he's hardly ever free to catch up, he always has stuff going on with his partner's social circle. Not exactly the same as your situation, but I can understand your feelings of jealousy.

Lol, I had a similar situation with a respite provider who my aunt had paid for support services to provide transportation and some mentor ship when my aunt was out of town. She was a lesbian herself and lived with a wonderful partner who I also had fun with. However, they ended up splitting up and seeing others.

This woman ended up re-connected with another woman whom she claimed was a "Friend," and almost always had plans with her. For instance, if I wanted her to take me to the store, she had to turn me down because she had dinner plans with this friend. I would also have to pre-schedule things with this woman so that we could work around the other situation. When that started happening, the more angry I became with this woman and frustrated since I had my own life.

I have trouble when someone gets pregnant or gets a new job. It is painful to have a PhD and watch people get great graduate jobs when I am on about £7k a year at the moment as a PA.
I am now married, but due to difficulties with depression etc. wasn't sure I should until things were resolved. Turns out I have Aspergers so it won't just go away, so just decided to do it anyway. People are celebrating wedding anniversaries and already have kids that are my age and feel left behind. I've not been married a year, but together for 10.

I am going down the route of kids but it is not an easy decision as I'm on medication and not even got started in a career or beyond temporary admin jobs despite a good academic record. I could end up resuming trying to start a career in my mid-30s after having had kids. I am at least lucky to have my husband and that he is financially secure for both of us. I might have to try and work part time if I get a job and find the stress too much (again).