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Self-appointed MOH burns out bride

Hi everyone, I'm a spineless bride in need of some help. My wedding is not until July 2013, I've done absolutely nothing as far as planning, and I plan to keep it that way for the next few months. FI are really just enjoying being engaged, and on top of that, we have a million other things that we've deemed more important (not more important than our marriage, just the actual celebration). Sounds pretty peachy, no? Well, not according to a friend of mine! Since the day FI proposed, she has been jumping down my throat about plans. I've explained in every way I can think of that planning is simply a non-issue at this point (especially for her!), and we may even choose to elope. She has not listened to me, constantly badgering me about who I will choose for the wedding party already, what flowers I want, what dresses they will wear, etc. I don't have an answer, and at this point, I frankly don't care. After 2 months of me dodging her questions, and eventually avoiding contact with her, she sends out an email to a few of my close friends claiming she is the MOH and she needs to enlist some BMs. She is calling and making appointments for me, giving out my number and email address. Since I will no longer take her calls, she has been stopping by my house to annoy me about the guest list (oh but no worries, she really just needs me to go over the one she has already put together!) I'm about to flush myself down the toilet. Can anyone offer a different suggestion?
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    Tell her she's nuts and if she doesn't calm down you're no longer going to be friends.
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    pkontkpkontk member
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    You said it yourself - you need a spine.

    I'm also the sort of person who wants to please everyone, and doesn't want people mad at me.  Believe me when I say I get where you're coming from.

    You need to sit her down and say "Listen.  I know you're really excited for my wedding.  I'm excited too.  But you need to step back and let me and FI do the planning.  If I need help with things, you will be the first person I call.  I don't want to choose a BP just yet so please email Sally, Sue, and Sissy to let them know you jumped the gun a little.  I know you're only doing this because you're so excited, but FI and I want to enjoy the next few months before we buckle down and start planning so please respect our decision."
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    [QUOTE]Hi everyone, I'm a spineless bride in need of some help. My wedding is not until July 2013, I've done absolutely nothing as far as planning, and I plan to keep it that way for the next few months. FI are really just enjoying being engaged, and on top of that, we have a million other things that we've deemed more important (not more important than our marriage, just the actual celebration). Sounds pretty peachy, no? Well, not according to a friend of mine! Since the day FI proposed, she has been jumping down my throat about plans. I've explained in every way I can think of that planning is simply a non-issue at this point (especially for her!), and we may even choose to elope. She has not listened to me, constantly badgering me about who I will choose for the wedding party already, what flowers I want, what dresses they will wear, etc. I don't have an answer, and at this point, I frankly don't care. After 2 months of me dodging her questions, and eventually avoiding contact with her, she sends out an email to a few of my close friends claiming she is the MOH and she needs to enlist some BMs. She is calling and making appointments for me, giving out my number and email address.<strong> Since I will no longer take her calls, she has been stopping by my house to annoy me about the guest list (oh but no worries, she really just needs me to go over the one she has already put together!)</strong> I'm about to flush myself down the toilet. Can anyone offer a different suggestion?
    Posted by RisaCtoFox[/QUOTE]

    And you let her in your house because? When I don't want to be bothered, I generally don't open the door.
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    edited May 2012
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    [QUOTE]Didn't we have a wackadoodle posting a few weeks ago that said she was the self-appointed MOH for a bride who had done nothing with a July 2013 wedding? Interesting...
    Posted by ILoveMilkDuds[/QUOTE]

    And OP joined today...I'm straddling the fence on calling MUD/TROLL...
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    Two words - restraining order.
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    [QUOTE]In Response to Self-appointed MOH burns out bride : And you let her in your house because? When I don't want to be bothered, I generally don't open the door.
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    I live in a small town where we tend to not lock our doors during the day, and it had never been a problem before. That was the first time. After that, I started locking my door.

    The second time she was banging on my (locked) door like it was an emergency, so I let her in. Now she knocks and goes around to look in windows.
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    [QUOTE]Didn't we have a wackadoodle posting a few weeks ago that said she was the self-appointed MOH for a bride who had done nothing with a July 2013 wedding? Interesting...
    Posted by ILoveMilkDuds[/QUOTE]
    This is the first thing I thought when I read this post!

    Also, OP, you need to tell you're friend to back off & if she doesnt you no longer want to be friends. Say you are happy that she is excited for you but at the current time you just want to enjoy being engaged with your FI & when you are ready you will start planning and if you need any help you will let her know - at that point.

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    Next time she shows up at your door, turn up the music and pour yourself a glass of wine and pretend you can't hear her.  She's nuts.

    Then tell her the back the hell off and let you and your Fl plan your wedding.  Holy hell, I can't believe she's making your guest list for you.  She's crazy.

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    [QUOTE]Didn't we have a wackadoodle posting a few weeks ago that said she was the self-appointed MOH for a bride who had done nothing with a July 2013 wedding? Interesting...
    Posted by ILoveMilkDuds[/QUOTE]
    That's the first thing I thought of too. What a coincidence?? 
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    [QUOTE]Didn't we have a wackadoodle posting a few weeks ago that said she was the self-appointed MOH for a bride who had done nothing with a July 2013 wedding? Interesting...
    Posted by ILoveMilkDuds[/QUOTE]



    Omg I will die if it's her. Is there a search feature?
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    [QUOTE]Next time she shows up at your door, turn up the music and pour yourself a glass of wine and pretend you can't hear her.  She's nuts. Then tell her the back the hell off and let you and your Fl plan your wedding.  Holy hell, I can't believe she's making your guest list for you.  She's crazy.
    Posted by Habs2Hart[/QUOTE]

    See above.  If that does not work, call the men/women in blue and ask them to escort her away from your home.

    Oh, and change your email address, if you have not already, and do not give this nutjob the new one.
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    Yes, you can search at the bottom of the board page.
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    WOW. That's definitely her name and sounds a lot like my situation. She knows me better than I do? Wow. Thanks so much for finding this! I think I need to have a little chat with her about boundaries (and restraining orders).
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    Oh, and thanks to everyone who told her to back off! She didn't listen, but I appreciate it all the same :-)
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    Okay, wait?  Is this serious?  Now I'm really stuck between unbelievably crazy and MUD. 
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    Is this real life?

    OP, if you're for real, print out those threads and show them to crazypants.
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    You and me both Habs.

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    MilkDuds, thanks for the links. 

    That is just too coincidental and creepy.  Especially the first one. 
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    [QUOTE]Okay, wait?  Is this serious?  Now I'm really stuck between unbelievably crazy and MUD. 
    Posted by Habs2Hart[/QUOTE]



    Unbelievably crazy and serious. I can't really call her out on the post because I can't prove it's her, but I'm fairly certain it is. This is really lame, we used to be really close.
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    edited May 2012
    Wait, why am I a troll? I feel like I've been polite, and have no reason not to be. I find trolling to be a waste of time and I'm actually a little offended, oddly enough.
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    edited May 2012
    Okay, so assuming you're not a troll, and assuming the other posts were from your self-appointed MOH, you really should look into what the laws regarding stalking are in your state.  Showing up at your house and banging on the door until you let her in?  Planning your freaking wedding without your input (to the point of actually setting up appointments in your name and giving out your contact information)?  Claiming she "knows you better than you and your FI combined?"  We're in stalker territory here.  Act accordingly.

    ETA:  And trolling doesn't exclusively refer to being a rude azzhole, it also includes making up and posting about ridiculously insane "problems" for sh!ts and giggles.  No one's saying you've been rude, just that this sounds fake.
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    Risa, it's because it's too perfect.  Crazy pants MOH comes on here complaining about you, then you come on trying to figure out how to slow crazy pants' roll and find her thread.  It's just too perfect, which is why you're getting called a troll.  BUT you seem really reasonable and I feel bad for you.  And I laughed about your wanting to flush yourself down the toilet because that phrase made me chuckle, so I really, really want to believe you are real and that you have a very insane best friend. 
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    I thought the flushing comment was funny too, especially since I watched MIB 2 with my kids the other night, LOL. 
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    [QUOTE]Okay, so assuming you're not a troll, and assuming the other posts were from your self-appointed MOH, you really should look into what the laws regarding stalking are in your state.  Showing up at your house and banging on the door until you let her in?  Planning your freaking wedding without your input (to the point of actually setting up appointments in your name and giving out your contact information)?  Claiming she "knows you better than you and your FI combined?"  We're in stalker territory here.  Act accordingly.
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    Thanks! I think that's really good advice. I'm legitimately freaked out by her behavior.
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    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Self-appointed MOH burns out bride : Unbelievably crazy and serious. I can't really call her out on the post because I can't prove it's her, but I'm fairly certain it is. This is really lame, we used to be really close.
    Posted by RisaCtoFox[/QUOTE]

    You should write her an e-mail and say something like,

    "so I was on the knot etiquette board and was reading stuff and came across this post!  Isn't this hilarious.  Man, this MOH is totally nuts.  The bride is getting married the same month as me, and the MOH has your name.  Isn't that crazy?" and play dumb.  And put in a link to her post. 
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    This is weird.... lmao
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    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Self-appointed MOH burns out bride : Thanks! I think that's really good advice. I'm legitimately freaked out by her behavior.
    Posted by RisaCtoFox[/QUOTE]

    This is going to sound weird since you and your friend are not in a dating relationship, but often, the best resource for information on stalking/harassment laws in your area will be local non-profits/legal aid services that work with victims of domestic violence (since victims of domestic violence often experience stalking/harassment from their abusive partner when they leave or try to leave the relationship).  That may be a good resource for you as far as what recourse may be available to you legally.  This girl may have been your best friend before, but she's seriously lost it at this point.  You're legitimately freaked out because she's acting legitimately creepy.
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    Ah, that makes sense. To be fair, I would probably feel the same way you all do. I would imagine you see a lot of fake drama if you check these boards regularly. FWIW, I had no idea there had been a similar post. I probably should have figured it out, since every other sentence out of her crazy mouth involves the Knot, but alas, I fail.
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    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Self-appointed MOH burns out bride : You should write her an e-mail and say something like, "so I was on the knot etiquette board and was reading stuff and came across this post!  Isn't this hilarious.  Man, this MOH is totally nuts.  The bride is getting married the same month as me, and the MOH has your name.  Isn't that crazy?" and play dumb.  And put in a link to her post. 
    Posted by Habs2Hart[/QUOTE]



    Love it! At first I thought I would print them out and mail them to her, but to avoid waking up with her breathing over my bed, I might just call the cops next time she shows up.
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    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Self-appointed MOH burns out bride : Love it! At first I thought I would print them out and mail them to her, but to avoid waking up with her breathing over my bed, I might just call the cops next time she shows up.
    Posted by RisaCtoFox[/QUOTE]

    That literally made me laugh out loud.  good luck getting your "MOH" to slow her roll.
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