I just recently became engaged. Since we have been dating for over 5 years, I had ideas in mind already for our wedding, one being my wedding date. I spoke with my dying Grandmother some time back about her wedding date with my Grandpa. I wanted to be married on their anniversary since they were both very important in my life, and my Grandpa passed away just two days after sending out invites to what would have been their 50th anniversary. That date (which I set) is October 9. Since next year October 9th lands on a Saturday, I thought it was perfect! Just a few weeks before receiving my ring, I ran into an acquaintance. She informed me her wedding was October 9 of next year. I mentioned to her if my boyfriend were to get me a ring by that time, that was the same date I had in mind for my wedding bc of my grandparents. Just last weekend, she texted me with some terrible words of her distain bc of my date choice. I didn't figure it would be a problem since we aren't close friends nor would we share really any wedding guests. In fact, I thought it would be kind of neat to share the same anniversary with someone. I informed of the reasoning by my date choice being nothing to do with her, but because my grandparents meant so much to me. She followed up with saying in txt: Just bc ur moms marriages didnt work doesnt mean ur gparents date wont make urs work- Don't you think that's a little harsh considering we're not sharing any of the same guests? I am just completely taken back that a person could be so mean...