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Katamari
Beginner August 2008

I can't stop crying *UPDATED* I stopped!

Katamari, 25 August, 2008 at 21:31

Posted on Planning 46

My in laws today sent various emails pulling and picking the wedding pieces with issues ranging from people taking photos from behind the gazebo, to them not being given a big enough room, to the dj forgetting to play their request. In my wedding report I told how they didn't speak to us - well...

My in laws today sent various emails pulling and picking the wedding pieces with issues ranging from people taking photos from behind the gazebo, to them not being given a big enough room, to the dj forgetting to play their request. In my wedding report I told how they didn't speak to us - well things have gone from bad to worse.

H hasn't let me reply to any of them as he says they are his parents, and he will deal with it.

The last email that I read branded me a "selfish, self obsessed control freak" and if I don't speak to them again then "aren't they the lucky ones" and I am controlling H. Apparently they always suspected I was an unsuitable match and would drive a wedge between parents and son but they thought it would be later rather then sooner. They do not wish to have further contact.

I am genuinely gutted that they feel this way. I know my relationship with them hasn't always been a bed of roses - theres times when I would gladly have gone mental at them! - but I had no idea that they seemingly HATED me this much. Theres also the bratski to take into account - have they been faking affection for him as well?

I am just stunned that so much has been released from a *** up with the rooms. I just can't make sense of it all anymore.

Sorry if this sounds self pitying!

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  • willownat1
    Beginner September 2008
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    I think this is a brilliant idea,

    Honestly tho I cannot believe there are people out there that think this sort of behaviour is normal. Have they been hit on the head or something? And as far as I am aware the day is about you and your hubby, not the flippin in laws

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  • Katamari
    Beginner August 2008
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    My parents have been lovely and have said they are here if we need them and that they are not judging H by his parents behaviour as he was a little worried about that.

    We realised that Thunderbird doesn't block emails, just sends them to the bin so we read the latest installment which has a much more apologetic tone. It however patronising as hell and advises us to think very carefully before our reply as we don't want to make the situ worse!? I nearly did a little wee - how could it be any worse? I have thought about it and its up to H whether or not he makes up with them in the future, but personally I don't want any deep and meaningful relationship with them once this is over. I'll stay on nodding terms and thats that. Its a shame, but I find the name calling and the "we have always thought...." a bit too much.

    I'm actually convinced that they are having breakdowns or somesuch. I don't think I was a bridezilla, nor do I think I sidelined them - its just in their heads. We have spoken to a few more rational guests who have reassured us that they had a lovely day.

    I am tempted to get "selfish, self obsessed control freak" printed on a tee shirt and wear it on every possible occasion though!?

    Thank you, you lovely ladies of Hitched for being a such a good sounding board! You are stars!

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  • F
    Beginner October 2008
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    I ve never heard anything like it, you poor hun, hugs for you both...............whos' bloody wedding was it for christs sake?? .. the way they are carrying on you would really think it was there wedding. At the end of the day hon you did and had things the way you wanted it, as it was YOUR day. ok they were not happy about there room but mistakes happen and you tried to rectify as best as poss! As far as there STATUS was concerned ...... didnt realise you had married into the royal family!!!! You know what you should do now hon, copy and paste all these posts and email them back to them lmao... Hold your head up high hon, you have done nothing wrong and dont let them ruin what should one of your happiest times now. Vicks xxx

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  • willownat1
    Beginner September 2008
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    Do it!!! ? ?

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  • I love shoes
    Beginner July 2008
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    Crikey K and I thought my situation was bad (similar to yours but NOWHERE near as bad...)

    I feel for you I really do, though in some ways you and your H appear to be getting closer together through all of this which is probably making them seethe more ?

    You are definitely doing the right thing by ignoring them, cant believe they tracked you down on facebook though, how low do they want to go??

    Huge hugs ? to you and H, you can and will get through this, no point wasting tears over them though they arent worth it..

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  • acidalia
    Beginner November 2009
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    I'm just... staggered!

    I can't believe they can behave this way and well done to both of you for rising above it... I don't think I could have been nearly so restrained. They even followed you onto Facebook?!! Sounds like things are improving a little at least and I hope they continue to do so. Laura xx

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  • Lollypoptee
    Beginner November 2008
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    What total and utter tools!

    You are being very restrained by not replying which I think is an excellent move. It will infuriate them even more that they are not getting a response out of you.

    Silly silly people - perhaps in the future they will reflect and realise it was them who had the problem, although it may take a while. I could not conceive of having anything ever to do with them again, after what they have said about you.

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  • Maxi
    Beginner February 2008
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    See, if it was me, I'd reply to their last batch of emails with a simple.

    "Glad to see you've calmed down a bit now and realise how ridiculous you're been. I've thought things over though and am happy to say I accept your apology"

    I'm betting that wouldn't go down well though ?

    Glad to hear things are looking a bit better now.

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  • Braw Wee Chanter
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    God Jackie, I don't know whether to laugh or cry! I've been following but haven't had chance to post on this thread and it just keeps getting higher and higher in the mentalists stakes!

    Did I say mentalists? I meant MENTALIIIIIIIISTS!!!

    You know the other week when you did an AIBU? And loads of us said you were and you were fantsastic and agreed and acted accordingly? I apologise and take it all back. You clearly weren't being unreasonable then given this latest round of "How to have children and feck up their lives".

    You are doing absolutely the right thing taking the higher ground. Doesn't mean you can't sneak into their house and wipe your bum with their toothbrushes. If no-one sees you it didn't happen, right?

    Massive hug and please send a pic of you in that T-shirt. ?

    x

    ETA: I was goint to edit your name but I'm pretty sure anyone who was trolling looking for you would recognise the situation. I mean it's not everyday someone's stalked by their new PIL!

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    OMG - Just read through and cant believe what nutters your PIL are...you have to take a step back and think about how sad their lives are to be so absolutely obsessed with ruining yours. I would take a sip of that wine of yours, give your new hubby a big kiss and thank your lucky stars that you are completely sane and normal in comparison. It is a sad state of affairs if they have driven such separation between you all, particularly if you have a little one to consider. Why oh why are some adults so childish!! Hope it all gets resolved one way or the other! x

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  • Debi*M
    Beginner July 2009
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    Oh my God! I cannot believe people, especially parents can behave this way, they sound absolutely mental! ?

    ? keep smiling, you have done absolutely nothing wrong they are the ones who will miss out xxxx

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  • chicken82
    Beginner May 2009
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    Hows about you just totally conform to what they want ...- ... mr and mrs jackies parents are proud to announce that ........ followed by mr and mrs jackie would like to thank her parents......?

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  • Katamari
    Beginner August 2008
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    BWC - I TOLD you they were loons! They even make washing up Nan sound sane don't they?

    H won't let me get a tee shirt. Says something not inflaming the situation more than necessary - this moral high ground is making me feel all superior, but its not much fun!?

    I have to laugh, otherwise I will cry. Its like something out of Eastenders for goodness sake!I'll be on Jeremy Kyle before you know it!

    ? again ladies?

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