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My husband's friends are being ridiculous! (sorry, long read.)

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Re: My husband's friends are being ridiculous! (sorry, long read.)

  • imagecasmgn:
    I think it's pretty obvious why his friends don't like you. You seem like a self-centered drama queen.
    This sums it up rather nicely.

    You didn't have enough respect for these people to even read the party invitation that they sent you. You keep throwing you wedding planning around like it was some huge deal (newsflash sweetheart - it wasn't, and the fact that you seem to think that the world should have stopped and that everyone should have stood around in awe of you while you planned a party speaks poorly of your character and personality), and you responded in an absolutely immature fashion to a letter that wasn't even sent to you.

    And your husband is on your side? Either he's completely spineless, or you must rock his world something crazy in bed..........the guy sounds so whipped that I have to wonder if he needs you to dress him in the morning.

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  • If I were your husband, I'd be pissed at you.  Are you Kim Kardashian?
  • I've got to admit, I got a laugh out of the way you ended your note to him (Cordially, K) because there was nothing cordial about your response to him.

    Everyone in this situation sounds pretty over the top and immature. 

  • So now they have it in writing what a self absorbed, petty, whiny, unpleasant person you really are.
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  • imageMaybride2:
    imagecasmgn:
    I think it's pretty obvious why his friends don't like you. You seem like a self-centered drama queen.

    This is what I was thinking too.  I have a feeling your husband is on your side simply because you would make his life a living hell if he wasn't.

  • Your letter was defensive and rude.  Honestly, you probably made the whole situation worse than it needed to be.  You should've just said, "It was a miscommunication on my part but C is still planning on attending.  I hope we can get together sometime in the future." 
  • With my group of friends we need to plan events like this 2 months in advance - we all have crazy schedules and this is how we can block the day off, find babysitters, whatever.  I also find it very rude when at the last minute, one of my friends backs out for something ridiculous (like you not reading the invite correctly).

  • I agree with everyone else.  You are an @ss and it's no wonder why his friends can't stand you.  I highly doubt you'll grow a pair and own up to being a jerk and aplogize to these guys.  But that is exactly what you should do!!!
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  • I think it?s time to grow up children.

    That was my favorite line of your letter.   It really does sum up EVERYONE in this scenario.   You're all acting like idiots.

     

  • imageChris&Kendall:

    We didn't read the email very thorougly though, and at that time, this get-together wasn't our top priority. I thought it a bit strange that anyone would plan a game night 2 months in advance, especially when they know we are still planning our upcoming wedding.

    And you really don't understand why your husband's friends feel that you've made it clear that spending time with them isn't a priority in your life?

    Wedding planning is not an all-encompassing event. I've been there. I had time to read emails AND see friends.

    Your husband's friend is exactly right. You were rude when you just skimmed his email invite. You were rude when you decided to ditch the event you had RSVP'd "yes" to. You were rude when you failed to tell him you had decided not to go. You were rude when you failed to apologize for your oversight. Finally, the lengthy and snotty email you sent him in response was way over the line. As someone else said above, your response should have been a simple apology for your behaviour.

    You sound very self-centered. No wonder his friends don't like you.

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  • There is not much more I can say here.  I cannot believe that you think you are right in this situation.  What happened to common courtesy?

    When you have to change your RSVP to a party (which you should not have done, by the way, your mom's party is the one you should be missing), you make a phone call and apologize.  You tell them that you messed up and stop making excuses for yourself.  Take ownership of your error and apologize.  Stop being a drama queen.  That gets old real fast.

  • I think you were selfish in this circumstance--he did clearly invite you to an event 2 months ago. You do realize that 10-5 is only 2 additional hours to what you originally expected, right? While his letter was not the ideal way to communicate, at least he did clearly state his feelings. Of you actually wanted to have a good relationship with these people you should have called in reply. And wedding planning is a stupid reason. People should not put their lives on hold for months due to getting married. You get a week to prepare and a week for a honeymoon. I'm not suprised your DH doesn't have friends--they take respect and effort. This whole nonsense is appalling. I would not expect this level of immaturity from anyone past age 20. Also, please note that pampered chef "parties" are not parties. You are trying to sell overpriced crap to your friends and family. Not cool.
  • I'm not trying to be mean, but your response was just as childish. A simple I'm sorry. Tell them that you had mixed the times. Let them know your husband still planned on attending and you are hoping you can make it next time because you do want to get to know them. 

    Honestly your insults and "opinions" were B*tchy and unnecessary. Not to mention now that your husband is dropping them and has no friends except you he will resent you for this. It seems your very pleased with your handy work here and this is exactly what you wanted to happen. His friend D is not so off base about you. 

  • Why are all these communications through emails??

    Is the art of speaking face to face a completely arcane skill now?

    Good grief.  You messed up.  He got upset and responded childishly.  You got defensive and responded childishly back.  You're all children.

    Grow up and try again.

  • Don't you people get it? This is exactly what she wanted. She now has gotten rid of his best friends and as she said he has no ther close friends so now he has to hand with her circle where she's in total control.
  • imagebinzy2524:
    Don't you people get it? This is exactly what she wanted. She now has gotten rid of his best friends and as she said he has no ther close friends so now he has to hand with her circle where she's in total control.

    Ding ding ding! We have a winner. Party!!!

  • You are way wrong in this situation, and it is no wonder these people have continually excluded you from their circle.  You sound like a pain in the a$$ drama queen.  How is it that while planning your wedding, you can focus on nothing else except that?  Do you work? How'd you manage to function there?  Can you walk and chew gum at the same time?  Your email was inappropriate, uncalled for, and childish and seems to be a direct reflection of your personality.  You're quite a peach. 

    Always be yourself. Unless you suck.
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