What to do when life is too hard...

mepeterson15 · July 2012

Tootles!

lbarr088 · July 2012

I didn't know you could fire someone you weren't paying. That's pretty sweet. I'm going to fire my landlord and find me someone offereing cheaper rent. (makes no sense).

AllAboutTheBenjamin · July 2012

All I'm seeing in this OP is "blah blah blah blah"

lbarr088 · July 2012

Actually that was a terrible example. I pay him. Damnit!

LesPaul · July 2012

I wouldn't fire her from doing the reading. I would, however, try to tone down her enthusiasm. When she talks about planning showers, etc, tell her 'oh, thanks, but Jane and Mary have that covered'. Seems like she's trying to be a good friend, but doesn't have the social skills to do it gracefully.

ZombieNates · July 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_firing-someone-you-asked-to-do-a-ceremony-reading?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:0ea887e3-1cca-4041-8a96-797d931bfdefPost:884308d4-2570-4bd7-a99a-5c634d1d718a">Re: Firing Someone You Asked to do a Ceremony Reading</a>:
[QUOTE]All I'm seeing in this OP is "blah blah blah blah"
Posted by AllAboutTheBenjamin[/QUOTE]
It's KE$HA!!

AllAboutTheBenjamin · July 2012

OH and congrats on your measurements. Even though they are no one's business, except, ours apparently.

AllAboutTheBenjamin · July 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_firing-someone-you-asked-to-do-a-ceremony-reading?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:0ea887e3-1cca-4041-8a96-797d931bfdefPost:6db67a1b-0b62-4f5b-ba58-91aff643d609">Re: Firing Someone You Asked to do a Ceremony Reading</a>:
[QUOTE]Congrats on understanding the "firing" part as a joke. Let's rename this board to "SERIOUS brides." Anyway, MOH already has things planned for the shower. She knows this. It was more of a takeover on my wedding than an actual offer. Her Pinterest board is full of "wedding" ideas for her own wedding, even though it happened five years ago. She didn't act like this before, she just started acting like this. Honestly, I was done with her when she said I was going to have a special needs baby.
Posted by mepeterson15[/QUOTE]

I'm sorry, but we have no idea just who the fluck you are. Exactly how are any of us supposed to interpret anything you typed as sarcasm?

lbarr088 · July 2012

It would be like me firing the worker at Dunkins who made me the most terrible iced coffee the other day. (BTW, as annoying as this is, it's kind of fun).

In all seriousness OP, if you even do come back to read this and are REAL, then don't do it unless you want to seriously hurt someone's feelings and ruin a friendship (most likely) beyond repair. This was something that you should have thought about before including someone in the wedding.

ETA: That was a bad example too. OP, there are far better things to stress about in life than a friend who can be socially awkward. Keep her and move on.

lbarr088 · July 2012

EDIE THIS IS VERY SERIOUS.

anna.oskar · July 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_firing-someone-you-asked-to-do-a-ceremony-reading?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:0ea887e3-1cca-4041-8a96-797d931bfdefPost:6db67a1b-0b62-4f5b-ba58-91aff643d609">Re: Firing Someone You Asked to do a Ceremony Reading</a>:
[QUOTE]Congrats on understanding the "firing" part as a joke. Let's rename this board to "SERIOUS brides."
Posted by mepeterson15[/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div>I'll get right on that. oh wait.... that would be lame so no.

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</div><div>In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_firing-someone-you-asked-to-do-a-ceremony-reading?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:0ea887e3-1cca-4041-8a96-797d931bfdefPost:6db67a1b-0b62-4f5b-ba58-91aff643d609">Re: Firing Someone You Asked to do a Ceremony Reading</a>:
[QUOTE]Anyway, MOH already has things planned for the shower. She knows this. It was more of a takeover on my wedding than an actual offer.
Posted by mepeterson15[/QUOTE] </div><div>
</div><div>Because you know her motivation? Methinks you're too sensitive. Everyone is not out to get you. Breathe.</div><div>
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</div><div>In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_firing-someone-you-asked-to-do-a-ceremony-reading?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:0ea887e3-1cca-4041-8a96-797d931bfdefPost:6db67a1b-0b62-4f5b-ba58-91aff643d609">Re: Firing Someone You Asked to do a Ceremony Reading</a>:
[QUOTE]Her Pinterest board is full of "wedding" ideas for her own wedding, even though it happened five years ago. She didn't act like this before, she just started acting like this.
Posted by mepeterson15[/QUOTE]

So is my Pinterest. I also have a baby board and kid's games board even though I have no children. What does that imply about me?</div></div><div>
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</div><div>In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_firing-someone-you-asked-to-do-a-ceremony-reading?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:0ea887e3-1cca-4041-8a96-797d931bfdefPost:6db67a1b-0b62-4f5b-ba58-91aff643d609">Re: Firing Someone You Asked to do a Ceremony Reading</a>:
[QUOTE]Honestly, I was done with her when she said I was going to have a special needs baby.
Posted by mepeterson15[/QUOTE] </div><div>
</div><div>Then you've answered your own question. If you're done with her, kick her butt to the curb and know that she's probably gonna hate your guts for it.</div>

lbarr088 · July 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_firing-someone-you-asked-to-do-a-ceremony-reading?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:0ea887e3-1cca-4041-8a96-797d931bfdefPost:f8d35dd4-0f89-404f-ad88-f1a12a03c98f">Re: Firing Someone You Asked to do a Ceremony Reading</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Firing Someone You Asked to do a Ceremony Reading : Because this board is "snarky" brides? Oh wait, the posters are "snarky" ie get on defense any time anything is posted and have absolutely nothing nice to say. <strong>I asked for an opinion, and you insulted me.</strong> Go waste your time on something else now.
Posted by mepeterson15[/QUOTE]

<div>How exactly were you insulted? Wedding Bee sounds like a good fit for you. </div>

Hergies403 · July 2012

Oh boy. I kind of find all this exciting to read....does that make a bad person?

anna.oskar · July 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_firing-someone-you-asked-to-do-a-ceremony-reading?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:0ea887e3-1cca-4041-8a96-797d931bfdefPost:614e1165-832b-4edd-835c-bdd4917bbf0a">Re: Firing Someone You Asked to do a Ceremony Reading</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Firing Someone You Asked to do a Ceremony Reading : So I'm curious, you wouldn't feel hurt beyond belief if your friend told you that you were going to have a baby with issues because you waited too long?
Posted by mepeterson15[/QUOTE]

<div>Sure it could hurt. But the thing that really did it for me was when my doctor told me the same thing. Was it dumb and tactless of your alleged friend to say? Sure. But maybe it came from a good, albeit misguided place.</div>

AllAboutTheBenjamin · July 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_firing-someone-you-asked-to-do-a-ceremony-reading?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:0ea887e3-1cca-4041-8a96-797d931bfdefPost:5c9038fb-26d2-4347-b944-35a24b4e11aa">Re: Firing Someone You Asked to do a Ceremony Reading</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Firing Someone You Asked to do a Ceremony Reading : Last time I checked this is a fairly anonymous forum. Congrats on your jealousy.
Posted by mepeterson15[/QUOTE]

LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

ZombieNates · July 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_firing-someone-you-asked-to-do-a-ceremony-reading?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:0ea887e3-1cca-4041-8a96-797d931bfdefPost:5c9038fb-26d2-4347-b944-35a24b4e11aa">Re: Firing Someone You Asked to do a Ceremony Reading</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Firing Someone You Asked to do a Ceremony Reading : Last time I checked this is a fairly anonymous forum. Congrats on your jealousy.
Posted by mepeterson15[/QUOTE]
HAHAHA, you picked the perfect person to say that to.

Hergies403 · July 2012

In Response to Re:Firing Someone You Asked to do a Ceremony Reading:[QUOTE]In Response to Re:Firing Someone You Asked to do a Ceremony Reading:Oh boy. I kind of find all this exciting to read....does that make a bad person?Posted by Hergies403Your thread of overreacting was also exciting. Posted by edielaura[/QUOTE]

I know I keep reading it over and over! Love it!!

AllAboutTheBenjamin · July 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_firing-someone-you-asked-to-do-a-ceremony-reading?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:0ea887e3-1cca-4041-8a96-797d931bfdefPost:614e1165-832b-4edd-835c-bdd4917bbf0a">Re: Firing Someone You Asked to do a Ceremony Reading</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Firing Someone You Asked to do a Ceremony Reading : So I'm curious, you wouldn't feel hurt beyond belief if your friend told you that you were going to have a baby with issues because you waited too long?
Posted by mepeterson15[/QUOTE]

Who has friends like this anyway?

Is this real life?

kd.joseph · July 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_firing-someone-you-asked-to-do-a-ceremony-reading?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:0ea887e3-1cca-4041-8a96-797d931bfdefPost:5c9038fb-26d2-4347-b944-35a24b4e11aa">Re: Firing Someone You Asked to do a Ceremony Reading</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Firing Someone You Asked to do a Ceremony Reading : Last time I checked this is a fairly anonymous forum. Congrats on your jealousy.
Posted by mepeterson15[/QUOTE]

Considering AATB has one of the most slammin bodies here, thats funny.

Also, we have no idea who you are if you would lurk instead of spewing a wall of text, maybe you'd figure out what we really do around here.

You have a problem with this lady, fine fire her a$$. Why bother coming here and writing a wall of text if you've made your decision already. Oh thats right, so we'll know your measurements along with the rest of the world who lurks here. You are sadly mistaken if you think this forum is anonymous.

Hergies403 · July 2012

Yes it gave me a nice adrenaline boost. No need for coffee this morning :

lbarr088 · July 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_firing-someone-you-asked-to-do-a-ceremony-reading?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:0ea887e3-1cca-4041-8a96-797d931bfdefPost:614e1165-832b-4edd-835c-bdd4917bbf0a">Re: Firing Someone You Asked to do a Ceremony Reading</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Firing Someone You Asked to do a Ceremony Reading : So I'm curious, you wouldn't feel hurt beyond belief if your friend told you that you were going to have a baby with issues because you waited too long?
Posted by mepeterson15[/QUOTE]

<div>I don't know how exactly she said it or what the context was so I can't judge your particular situation. The risks of childbirth as you age and issues with kids as you age is well documented. I would be upset if someone said it to me all depending on the situation. Also, from what you described of your friend this sort of comment might not strike me out of the blue but that doesn't necessarily mean it's right. Did you address your feelings with her? Is this why you want to "fire" her or is it because she's awkward. I'm confused. My apologies if you wrote what I asked in the novel that started this, I just couldn't get past the wall of text once my eyes started to bleed.</div>

celticmyss · July 2012

Hergies was at least a good example of how to overeact to something but then basically take the advice given and move on with their life. I don't see that happening with OP.

And I can't help but include:

AllAboutTheBenjamin · July 2012

The MO of anyone who comes in here and lists a bunch of offenses by their bridesmaid, FMIL or apparently, their reader is pretty much that they are looking for validation. We don't normally give validation to people who are up their own ass.

I am still laughing at the thought of me being jealous of you. HAAAAAAAAAAA

kd.joseph · July 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_firing-someone-you-asked-to-do-a-ceremony-reading?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:0ea887e3-1cca-4041-8a96-797d931bfdefPost:32cd59f8-e149-405f-a4d2-84a59b16d038">Re: Firing Someone You Asked to do a Ceremony Reading</a>:
[QUOTE]Hergies was at least a good example of how to overeact to something but then basically take the advice given and move on with their life. I don't see that happening with OP. And I can't help but include:
Posted by celticmyss[/QUOTE]

I agree.

lbarr088 · July 2012

Hergies, it's pretty nice when it's someone else and not you huh? I will give you some props for at least not going completely BSC.

AllAboutTheBenjamin · July 2012

LesPaul · July 2012

I love that cat, Celtic.

Run along now, Petey. You're done here.

ZombieNates · July 2012

Ha, that one was awesome, AATB.

I'm a fan of

lbarr088 · July 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_firing-someone-you-asked-to-do-a-ceremony-reading?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:0ea887e3-1cca-4041-8a96-797d931bfdefPost:1e43cadb-a239-4042-b28e-aac24e5f3f4c">Re: Firing Someone You Asked to do a Ceremony Reading</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Firing Someone You Asked to do a Ceremony Reading : Fine. "Mocked" would be the better term. I wouldn't be so defensive if you hadn't been so snooty in your response. Better? Get a life.
Posted by mepeterson15[/QUOTE]

<div>It's the internet. People mock on FB and Twitter and everywhere else. It's only serious/personal if you make it that way. We have NO clue who you are so no need to get your panties in a twist. </div>

AllAboutTheBenjamin · July 2012

LOL Love that one too, Nates.

Peterskank: eat me.

LesPaul · July 2012

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