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truebrideconfessions seems to attract some of the whiniest, most spoiled, "IT'S MY DAY AND I'M A F'ING PRINCESS" bitches. Some current selections (cut and pasted, all mangled spelling courtesy the original posters):

The closer and closer I get to the wedding, the more and more angry I get with my parents. My fiance is paying for almost the whole thing. We are very disappointed with the lack of support from my parents. They had over four years to save for our wedding. They didn't make any sacrifices for me like so many parents do to give their daughters a wedding. The could afford to give us $8,000-$10,000 if they didn't live such a frivolous life style.

I think the resent me for leaving them. They better never expect me to take care of them when they can't work anymore. They can go live with my loser, alcoholic brother that they keep giving money, etc.

If you can't afford to provide you child an education and a semi-decent wedding, then don't have children. Its cruel to blow all your money and then watch your kid work at McDonald's because you don't feel responsible for helping them succeed.
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My friendship with cheap gift-givers has soured.
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I secretly judge women whose rings come from mall jewelers.
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I made my mom give me her ring because my cheep boyfriend bought me the uglyest ring ever. Also, my engagement was so awful, so I made my parents plan a new engagement with my boyfriend at a romantic resturant for me as a surprise....My boyfreind doesn't know I know, but I do...hehehe....I GET WHAT I WANT!!!!!
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I was so disappointed when I saw the ring when my fiancee proposed.

I know it's so shallow and selfish, but I wanted a ring that would compare to my friends and co-workers. I was embarassed to show mine to anyone, because it's a little small in comparison.

I never said a word to him, and acted thrilled, but I was so let down.

As a woman, I know how other women think. A big ring means he really loves you a lot, and is willing to go into debt in girl language.

*blink* Let's see that last sentence again: "As a woman, I know how other women think. A big ring means he really loves you a lot, and is willing to go into debt in girl language. " Clearly, I missed the memo where the appeal of this whole "gimme a giant rock and start us out in a multi-thousand dollar financial hole" thing was explained to us girls.

Related to that last post

Favorite Rasputina song ever: "Diamond Mind". (The "Fullmetal Alchemist" clips have nothing to do with Rasputina, but at least it's the full song.)

What other way can you make four months of your measly salary last a lifetime?

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Warning: crankiness comes and goes this evening. If I snap at you (or have done so), apologies.


A few more to throw on the "finished books" stack:

37. One Perfect Day: The Selling of the American Wedding, Rebecca Mead. I swear, it's not actually Bridezilla day here at Chez geekchick. I think anyone considering having a big, "traditional" wedding should read this at least once. Not saying at all that one shouldn't have that big white wedding if that's what you want, but maybe stop to think for a second about the billion-dollar industry whose sole purpose is to persuade brides (and their parents) that spending an average of $28,000 on a party is a requirement and not just an option. That said, I preferred All Dressed in White; it had a different focus, but also touched on the "bride as profit center" theme that is at the heart of this book.


38. White Night, Jim Butcher. Well, hell. Now I'm all caught up and have to wait for the next book like everyone else.


39. Sixty Days and Counting, Kim Stanley Robinson. I can't remember if I was as underwhelmed by Blue Mars or if it's something particular to this particular trilogy wrap-up. By the time I hit the last page, I'd kind of stopped caring anymore.