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AIBU to ask DP to uninvite his friend's wife from our wedding?

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Somerville · 04/11/2016 17:23

One of my fiancé's closest friends is an usher at our upcoming wedding. DP is his child's godfather.

However, his wife doesn't like me. Actually, I think it's not personal to me - I think she loved having DP single to set up with her friends and to flirt with Hmm and she's annoyed by him not being available to her.

She began by making unkind jokes at my expense. Never in DP's hearing, and so subtle I wasn't sure whether she meant well but had clumsy phrasing. But it's getting worse and I'm now in no doubt. She's very funny so it looks like a sense of humour fail to take objection to her 'hilarious' comments.

She also calls DP a cutesy nickname that no-one else calls him, often brings up friends of hers who he has previously dated, and touches him a lot. He says she's always been a bit like this but he's assumed she would stop when he was in a serious relationship and instead it has got worse.

I've been ignoring her rudeness because I think she thrives on drama and attention and frankly I don't have time or energy for all this. But DP wanted to try to get to the bottom of it to repair his friendship with them. Fair enough. She said the problem is that I'm over sensitive. But she apologised for bringing up how great his ex girlfriend is looking and for the cutesy nickname (I think he was too embarrassed to properly bring up the excessive touching) and cried, and her DH made excuses for her. DP was cautiously hopeful that she'd improve.

I saw her last night at a hen party for a mutual friend. She referred to my DP as the nickname then laughed and said 'silly me, he says you get jealous about our pet names'. I went and sat at another table.
Later on she told an amusing sex anecdote about a friend of hers who dated a friend of her DH's. I knew from the start that she would accidentally on purpose reveal it was DP and indeed she did. The pregnant bride looked upset so I again just got up and moved. No alcohol excuses as none of us were drinking.

I will be avoiding her in future. And I'd rather not have her at our small-ish wedding. I feel like asking DP to tell her she can't come. I think he will agree to this - especially with the sex anecdote thing - however it is of course then likely that his friend will pull out of being an usher and not attend, which will make him sad. AIBU and if I am, what is a better way of dealing with her? Just sucking it up on our wedding day isn't an option for me.

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Bluntness100 · 05/11/2016 20:47

I agree, disengage, let future hubby sort it and don't bring yourself down to her level by bitching.

saffronwblue · 05/11/2016 20:50

What comes across so clearly is how aligned, seamless and thoughtful you and DP are. I bet all real friends on both sides are so happy for both of you.

Serin · 05/11/2016 20:53

There is no way she would be invited to my wedding.

Just no way.

I didn't invite one of my cousins who had been a total cow to me over the years, it caused a bit of a rumpus but guess what! her Mum, Dad, and 2 siblings all turned up on the day and lots of our extended family all said they were relieved she wasn't there to insult everyone.

Congratulations on your forthcoming day and all the best to you both.

Somerville · 05/11/2016 20:54

What a nice thing to say; thank you saffron.
I hope so. Smile
The only slight bumps with my friends have been my female friends getting DP aside to cry on him about how much DH would like him. And their husband's getting him aside to tell him slightly sternly what a great husband/father DH was.
Poor DP! They all meant well though. And Queen Bee clearly doesn't.
But whatever, her loss.

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Whereismumhiding2 · 05/11/2016 20:56

I think the group of friends will talk about it in their own time.. About how odd she behaved that night & sheesh did you hear her inappropriate story..? and a maybe 'did I hear that right?' ... . In front of his DF?

I wouldn't let DH stew about it, in terms of second guessing his wider group of friends - as there was probably drink and slow responses/ foggy thinking going on as it was a hen night!! And I bet they'll be looking out for anymore weirdness now.

MooPointCowsOpinion · 05/11/2016 21:02

I've really enjoyed reading everyone's stories about these queen bees getting put in their place. She just likes the control and attention and doesn't want to give it up. She's lost already so whatever you do, just keep that in mind, dying wasp and all that.

I only wanted to comment because the texts from preggo the bride made me nervous, in all likelihood she's just trying to be supportive and let you know she's on your side, but alternatively she could be with cmcf now and playing silly buggers so it's great you've stayed neutral.

All the best to you, your DP and your children. Flowers

frogsgoladidadidah · 05/11/2016 21:04

Hugs to you. She sounds like a reet stupid cow. I have no patience for such games either. Xxx

HeyOverHere · 05/11/2016 21:07

I'd rather upset the usher than the bride.

This. OP, YANBU. Uninvite the harpy and enjoy your wedding day.

Onnapostit · 05/11/2016 21:12

If they are all such long time friends, then they are well aware of her manipulative tactics so maybe they were wise to keep quiet.

The bride has quietly reached out to you in a supportive way - so that shows that some if not all present thought that she had overstepped her boundaries. It would not surprise me one bit if some of them experienced similar behaviour from her in the early days.

Your reply was perfect. In your own lovely way you are showing that you aren't the jealous harpy she's trying to make you out to be.

Whereismumhiding2 · 05/11/2016 21:14

onna just that. Well said x

derxa · 05/11/2016 21:15

but alternatively she could be with cmcf now and playing silly buggers so it's great you've stayed neutral. That's what I think too.

2kids2dogsnosense · 05/11/2016 21:16

Disinvite her - she is a Machiavellian bully and will poison your whole day with her "accidental" slips and "ooh, sorry" anecdotes.

She will upset other guests as well as you (though your feelings are the most relevant), and will twist it round so that it is never her fault - always whether person's for being "too sensitive" or having "no sense of humour".

She will be a nightmare and you won't be able to relax - you need to kick her into touch asap. I would think that she'll cause a. lot of fuss (though probably very slyly) when you disinvite her, but that will be better than her causing trouble at the wedding. Get rid of her.

And then you can enjoy your day.

2kids2dogsnosense · 05/11/2016 21:18

Maybe give her a pet name...

"Little Nest of Vipers' perhaps ??? Grin

Merd · 05/11/2016 21:19

I'm Shock at all this. She actually thinks of him as hers, doesn't she?

Thank goodness he found you Somer (and you him), and that you're secure in each other. Some women definitely wouldn't cope with this nonsense with such maturity or calmness, and he's very lucky it hasn't been a real threat to his relationship with you as it bloody could have been.

I wonder who else she's secretly shoved off over the years?!

leaveittothediva · 05/11/2016 21:20

Look she's already been told to back off and instead of taking the hint she's getting worse, and even mentioning she's upset you. So, unless your DH has a word with his friend (her husband), and tells him she's not invited, because of the things she is doing deliberately. It's a long shot, but isn't her husband irritated by his wife's actions enough to put her straight. Women that are thought of as very funny, think they can get away with inappropriate behavior, but you not laughing OP, so she needs to be uninvited.

diddl · 05/11/2016 21:20

What a dilemma.

She has way crossed the line, not only by being rude to Op, but joking about her supposed friend's sex life-so desperate is she to hurt Op.

Crying that her child will be replaced-well of course he'll love Op's children more.

She sounds obssessed!

PoohBearsHole · 05/11/2016 21:21

ok wait: (thread derail no.100)

DP is Lovely. From that thread where you two were in the same line for work? He came for lunch? that thread?

When was that thread? he's a fast worker and knows what he wants if that is the thread 😁. Delighted for you truly 😘

I think this will work itself out, she's blatantly jealous and wants to upset you. i'd love to say ditch the bitch, but i don't think that will do you both any favours. She's odd, she doesn't want you with him, she's unhappy in her own marrieage and her dh is a gutless wonder for allowing this shit to happen.

yours and his friends can see what s going on. feel comfort in that,

i only really posted as i am nosy and want to know if he's that "lovely " from that "thread"

2kids2dogsnosense · 05/11/2016 21:21

a woman-to-woman chat might work

Yesindeed! It might!

Take your knuckledusters.

2kids2dogsnosense · 05/11/2016 21:29

Say sadly to your friends oh do be nice to XX Bootface, she's the one I told you about with no friends.

Snerk! Grin

VladimirsPooTin · 05/11/2016 21:33

Yes I agree with the previous poster. And of you do have a woman to woman chat, can you do it in a venue we have all prearranged first so we can be there on time? You've so much support on this thread!

Haffdonga · 05/11/2016 21:34

It's actually quite a statement the bride is making to you. Reading between the lines she's saying I realise Cuntface behaved appallingly to you last night and you may be hurt. And I feel more sympathetic to you, my new friend, rather than her, my old friend. So much so that I'm reaching out to you while undermining her.

I think your answer to bride was fantastic but so non commital because you are a more magnaimous person than me I would be tempted to follow it up with a Thanks for asking. I really appreciate it.

(i.e. Yes she was a bitch and I do feel bruised. I'm glad you see it too )

Whereismumhiding2 · 05/11/2016 21:36

haff very insightful x

RetroImp · 05/11/2016 21:37

2kids2dogsnosense

a woman-to-woman chat might work

Yesindeed! It might!

Take your knuckledusters.

We are related, aren't we? Grin

ItsNiceItsDifferentItsUnusual · 05/11/2016 21:42

I think you're right to remain very neutral with the bride to be who's text you...that was quite an overt thing for her to come out with, and even if she is (rightly!) on your side, it was still a fairly bitchy statement in itself. You're wise to not get dragged into that.

TheStoic · 05/11/2016 21:46

Or the bride could be fishing to see what's going on in OP's house, to report back. Almost certainly not, but I'm cynical.

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