Meeting BM for 1st time at a Funeral today...took a turn for the worst!!!
So my boss passed away over the weekend and the services for her are tomorrow afternoon and BM may/maynot attend. No clue as to why she would attend since my boss hated her, but she thinks that because my boss liked the Skids she is entitled to go. My FH is giving the eulogy and is playing a big role in the services because we were really close to my boss and her husband. So I've never met BM and it looks like I may be meeting her tomorrow. FH told me that if she goes he is going to introduce me to her. I cannot stand this woman for everything she has done to him, the skids and just everything that affects me and my relationship. Naturally, I dont care much to meet her. I am super stressed about tomorrow and I feel I need to make a damn good first impression..you know what they say. I'm younger than her and about 80lbs lighter than her. I've come to think that I am very attractive since I tend to get guys attention constantly (UNwelcomed)and she is a plain jane but I am still worried. Why? Why am I so consumed with worry and stressed over making sure she sees I am 'better' than her?
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Don't be stressed she is
Don't be stressed she is just another person. Treat her as you would anyone else you meet for the first time.
You may be better than her but it really doesn't matter. You are a person that should be treated with respect. Treat her with common courtesy....
So kill her with
So kill her with kindness?
Thanks Gettingby, you have a calming effect and trust me, i need it right now.
Exactly, be yourself.
Exactly, be yourself.
oooh i like!!!! thanks for
oooh i like!!!! thanks for that boost of confidence hun!!!
This situation does sound
This situation does sound very stressful but keep in mind, bosses funeral and mourning family Number One, meeting BM, a far less important Number Two. You are going to the funeral to pay your respects, not one up some woman... that is really not the time or place.
Try to stop worrying about being "better" you'll be less stressed. Just be the best person you can be and remember why you are really there.
Excellent point newbie1.
Excellent point newbie1. "...a far less important number 2" I like the sound of that. Thank heavens for you guys, I've been so stressed all day today.
Yes! I totally agree... it's
Yes! I totally agree... it's not about you or her. It's about someone you cared about who is no longer with you! It seems your all concerned about "competing" with the x, not your loss. I'm sorry but that's so selfish!
That's exactly what I would
That's exactly what I would do youngwife.
I'm sorry but it shouldn't
I'm sorry but it shouldn't have anything to do with you being younger or skinnier. It seems your intimidated by her. Why?
you guys are right! It has
you guys are right! It has to do with my insecurities (plenty of em)and maybe the fact that FH doesnt set boundaries with her. She can do no wrong and he never wants to upset her, but yet she can shit all over him and he's fine with that. Maybe that he gave her the world and I always feel like i'm second best or just not good enough. It doesnt even matter anyway at this point. He broke up with me last night. The sucky thing is that we are moving to our new place in TWO days!!!! Everything is packed and moved and I cant stay at my current place since its been rented and I cant afford the new place since its triple my monthly income. Cant even stay with family since the closest are 2hrs away. I havent even told my son(8yr old) that we broke up becuase he will be devastated since he was his 'dad' for the past few years. Thank you all though for your advice you made me see things differently.
So sorry to hear this. I
So sorry to hear this. I really hope it was a heat of the moment thing and that he won't really cold heartedly put you out like that. Stay strong.
Oh wow, I"m sorry to hear
Oh wow, I"m sorry to hear that. What happened?
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Hon, I understand how you
Hon, I understand how you feel. I don't think you're selfish for feeling this way. It doesn't matter where you meet her the first time, it's going to be a stressful situation. I even understand why you want to look your best for this. There's absolutely nothing wrong with the way you feel. I agree with StepAside - nod and smile like the Queen of England.
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Love me or hate me, I'm still gonna shine!!!
If you constantly feel like
If you constantly feel like you have to prove that you are better than her, you are fighting a losing battle......not with her, but with yourself. Don't do this to yourself, you need to have confidence within yourself for yourself, not for anyone else. When you gain confidence, the desire to outdo someone else will decrease dramatically, you will not need to prove anything to anyone because you already KNOW yourself that you are intelligent, beautiful, and a good person inside. When you have this confidence, you won't feel this urge to show it off, it will show on it's very own.
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“Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes; but no plans.”
windee, i'm not prego hun.
windee, i'm not prego hun. sorry!
I simply cannot put into
I simply cannot put into words how greatful I am to have you guys and your very powerful advice. It means the world to me especially right now.
So wednesday nights we have date night because my son has visitations with his biodad for 2hrs. He cancelled on me because he was asked by the widower to be there when he met with the financial counselor. I was a bit bothered because he havent had 'us' time lately, but I completely understood that he needed to be there for support for him. So he called me before I left to drop off my son and we talked fine and then he tells me that BTW he's going to introduce me to BM if she shows up. I pretended I didnt hear that and he said it again like 3 more times so I said "yeah? what are you gonna say?" When he said I'll say 'so and so, this is so and so' I said "oh" and he said "well what do you want me to say?". So I said how about this is so and so my fiance. THAT WAS THE BREAKER!!!! All hell broke lose!!!! Him saying that he didnt want to upset anybody and that it's stupid, theres no need for it...blah blah blah. I dont see what the big deal is, So I felt he didnt want to hurt her feelings or get her upset or whatever the case may be. Who cares? Its not his job to cater to her feelings, if she is gonna be all upset about it she has to deal with it its part of life people move on like she keeps doing. So I dont understand! and then he pulled out the ole "i dont think this is going to work, its better if we go our separate ways" "i'm not happy with you anymore"
The sad part is my son overheard some of it and tells me this morning "I really hope he didnt break up with you because I really want to have a real family in our nice new home because I've never had that...." I broke down in tears when my 8yr old said this to me. We have to be out of the apartment in two days now and I dont even know what to do if pack or call the landlord and try to keep the place i'm in now...i'm just frozen in place, my whole world just stopped.
And you know whats ironic????
He's giving the eulogy and hes been asked by the widower to read a speech about why my boss' marriage was so successful with tips on what they did over the years to make their marriage work. And here he can stand up there and read this knowing full well he just left me hi and dry and isnt willing to try to make this work???? hmmmmm....
StepAside, you are an angel!
StepAside, you are an angel! Truly my Angel!!!!
Pixie, I don't know if
Pixie, I don't know if you've mentioned this previously, but how long has he been divorced, and how long have you guys been together?
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“Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes; but no plans.”
3-4yrs approx. the divorce
3-4yrs approx. the divorce process was already started when we met. This lady has 3-4 guys that she rotates since the skids tell us about a diff guy all the time that has breakfast with them or sleepsover or was kissing mommy.
Ugh, that's just wrong to
Ugh, that's just wrong to have a revolving door when there are children involved. Well, just remember that she'll probably be as nervous as you, so try not to be so nervous, then she'll be MORE nervous. Does that make sense?
good point. i didnt try
good point. i didnt try seeing it from her point of view. i wonder if someday when my ex has a girlfriend, she might feel this way too about meeting me.
but you're right nomorefaking, i know it sounds petty but she is the stranger where i know 90% of the people who will be attending so I really shouldnt be nervous.
There must be some other
There must be some other underlying issues other than this one incident causing him to say that he's not happy anymore and wants out. To throw 3-4yrs of being together, especially when there are children involved over this seems a little over the top. Are there any other problems going on that you know about? If there aren't any that you are aware of, and you guys discuss getting back together, I would also consider discussing with him what other issues he may have.
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“Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes; but no plans.”
thats what im trying to
thats what im trying to figure out. He's already been divorced twice. And it seems that he wants out any time we have an argument no matter how petty. he's just given up on trying to make things work. he says he doesnt want to be in a relationship that all we do is fight (even if we havent fought, it doesnt matter). Ugh, i know this sounds stereotypical and i cant believe i'm saying this: but if i wasnt so financially strapped right now, i would be a little stronger and know that i can pull through if his decision is final. but, i dont get child support from biodad and i just cant seem to make it on my own for too long. plus aside from the fact that i got rid of 90% of my furniture since we are moving (well, were i guess).
Pixie, this might be a
Pixie, this might be a blessing in disguise. I totally sympathize with you, but hindsight is 20/20. I hope that with whatever happens, you will find peace and happiness. ((HUGS))
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“Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes; but no plans.”