October 2012 Weddings

Needing to Rant

AHHHHHHH! Ok, got that out there.

I want to be married, and I want my FI living with me, and I want all family drama to cease immediately. And apparently I need to make/be a better friend?? I don't know. O, and I have a six page paper to write by this evening at 11:59 pm.... about China. I do not care about China right now.

I am so tired of being alone, and doing everything alone, and sleeping alone. I hate being in this apartment all by myself, especially at night. I never ever see FI because of our schedules, but also since this is not his primary place of residence and he's got ridiculous parents who will not get off his back about being over here "too much."

My shower is tomorrow and I am so nervous about it. I hope everything goes well, but from what I have heard I am just worried. I feel like I am making people's lives difficult. My MOH wants nothing to do with my wedding anymore apparently (if you remember, I was supposed to be her MOH in her wedding in June but it got called off, so now she is anti-wedding period, mine included). I really just didn't want a shower period because from the vibes I am getting it seems like things are being done out of obligation and not because they want to. Which makes me feel awful. I am a weepy mess, I bawled my eyes out in the bathroom at a friend of the family's bridal shower last weekend because I was stressing out so much about mine and how I feel like none of my "friends" barring my sister, who normally hates me, really seems to even want to do this bridal shower. And I don't want to say anything or let on that I am feeling bad because I am afraid it will be taken the wrong way and the last thing I want to do is come across as a pushy bride.

There is so much more in my head right now but this portion is long enough, I don't want to kill you girls with a wall of text. I just hope I do not become a crying mess at this shower tomorrow... at which I believe there are going to be like a million people.

On a more positive note, every single one of my table numbers are done and I could not be happier with them!

Re: Needing to Rant

  • Your post reminded me a lot of my family and wedding party drama. Take some deep breaths, have a glass of wine and take an evening for yourself away from all things wedding.
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  • Just remember that if there are a million people there tomorrow it's because they want to be there! No one can force them to show up. So even if you're feeling like your bridal party isn't being supportive, the other people at your shower obviously care about you.
  • In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_october-2012-weddings_needing-to-rant?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:56b9bcef-1e34-456e-81f5-cfaa107456b2Discussion:bae3bc07-6248-4c11-9f09-365eeeaab229Post:fdae6923-ccef-443c-b90e-45e9ad079cc0">Re: Needing to Rant</a>:
    [QUOTE]Just remember that if there are a million people there tomorrow it's because they want to be there! No one can force them to show up. So even if you're feeling like your bridal party isn't being supportive, the other people at your shower obviously care about you.
    Posted by marelin87[/QUOTE]

    Thank you, i really really need to keep telling myself this. I know it's true, but I am just feeling like a huge burden to everyone right now and it is hard to keep this in mind
  • Everything's going to be fine. Just go to your shower tomorrow with a huge smile and a nice word for everyone, and completely tune out anything negative. My FI and I always say - you can't control people being jerks, you can only control the way that you react to it. Now go and write a kick-ass paper about China! The best tip I know for writer's block is start with your last paragraph and make an outline backwards from there to your opening paragraph. It will be done in no time!!! Best, Jennifer  
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  • Sending positive vibes your way!

    Sorry about FI's parents. Were they always like that? They do realize that once you're married they can't say he's with you "too much," right? They sound ridiculous.

    It can be hard to be the center of attention when you feel like you're "burdening" people with your stuff while they have their own things going on. Just remember that everyone is doing these things because they love and care about you, and they want you to be happy.

    Enjoy the shower and let us know how everything turns out!
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  • In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_october-2012-weddings_needing-to-rant?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:56b9bcef-1e34-456e-81f5-cfaa107456b2Discussion:bae3bc07-6248-4c11-9f09-365eeeaab229Post:30c77aa9-5895-4f35-9a60-73a0c30dff52">Re: Needing to Rant</a>:
    [QUOTE]Sending positive vibes your way! Sorry about FI's parents. Were they always like that? They do realize that once you're married they can't say he's with you "too much," right? <strong>They sound ridiculous.</strong>
    Posted by Ali092011[/QUOTE]

    O my goodness, they are beyond ridiculous. We have been together well over three years and they have made it very uncomfortable for me to even visit their home because they make it painfully obvious that they could really care less about my presence. And then they turn around and have the nerve to complain about how we never come around. Seriously?? On what planet do you guys think that I would want to even step foot into a home where I clearly do not feel welcome. Then we do make plans with them, out of politeness and consideration... and they turn around and cancel on us literally at the VERY LAST MINUTE. And we're the bad ones for not involving them more in our lives or our wedding planning. Whatever!!!! Act like adults please, we are supposed to be the immature ones.
  • Sending hugs your way. We are getting down to the wire and soon you and your FI will be together :)

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