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October 8, 2014 at 2:12 pm #66135LorraineParticipant
I sent a message to my ex boyfriends soon-to-be bride wishing her and my ex the best for their wedding this weekend on private message on facebook. We are not friends but she knows about me but not sure how much. I have commented on a couple of posts that she tagged my ex boyfriend on so we have had some pleasant interaction. I explained that I was writing brecause I wanted to congratulate her privately. I wished them both well on Saturday and I said that although I did not know her personally, she must be a great girl to have captured his heart. The message I got back seemed so weird to me. Maybe a little too rehearsed? It took until the next day to get back to me after she read my message and she did not even address me by name – just “hi there.” I thought I was doing the right thing, but now I think maybe it was not such a good idea. She seems to say all the “right” things, but it just sounds odd to me. She also calls me a childhood friend – when we were much more than that. I’m confused and maybe just a highly bit sensitive? Her message follows:
“Hi there – thank you so much for your kind thoughts and best wishes for “Ex” and I on our upcoming wedding. We are so excited to begin this part of our lives together. “Ex” is an amazing man and I feel blessed to have him and the kids in my life. “Ex” and I will be in Whittier in December – perhaps we can arrange a meet up. I would love to have an opportunity to meet you. “Ex” speaks very highly of you . It would be great to meet some of his lifelong friends. Thank you again for reaching out and have a great day….”
Can anyone pick up anything useful from her response? Thanks in advance.
October 8, 2014 at 2:54 pm #66136InkyParticipantI’m assuming you didn’t get a wedding invitation? LOL
I think all new brides (and grooms) go through this ~ their fiancé obviously had a Past, and People Who Mattered before they met. And now how to deal with them…
So I think she was as polite as can be. A little form-lettery. And I noticed the “Hi There” and referring you as a “lifelong friend”. And “Thank you … for reaching out…” and “have a great day.” So that was distancing you totally. But yet you “can’t” be mad because “Perhaps we can arrange a meet up”.
In her defense, what was she supposed to do? How to respond? She is also planning a wedding, so doesn’t have the time to edit, either.
I say keep yourself busy on the wedding day and don’t FaceBook anything with them for at least a year. You don’t want to be “that girl” who is seen as still hung up on the groom.
October 8, 2014 at 3:38 pm #66139LorraineParticipantInky, I always love your responses!! I jsut wanted to know that I wasn’t crazy. Ex and I are ok. We really don’t interact much on Facebook other than liking each other’s posts. Maybe a comment once in a while. Ex and I have known each other for a long time – since we were 15. We dated in high school. We went on a couple of dates when we were 22. We dated again about 6 years ago but it was bi-coastal and for various reasons didn’t work out. I was mad and him and then he was mad at me but through it all we remained friends and still care for one another; and up until he started dating her seriously we still talked occasionally. I really miss him. Anyway, just know that I agree with every point you are making. I don’t know how I would have reacted if the shoe were on the other foot so to speak. I agree about keeping myself busy this coming Saturday. I was not invited to the wedding – but then again, I really didn’t want to be. That would have been hard. Anyway, I like the don’t facebook them for at least a year idea. Thanks for taking the time to give me your thoughts. I really appreciate it!
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