Egad! My neighbor sent these invitations out to celebrate his wife's milestone birthday with a surprise party. His wife is so sensitive about her weight.
What has he done???
2007-11-24 21:30:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I'd hate to be at their house when she sees that invitation!!
2007-11-24 21:35:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm shocked at some of the responses here. What this guy did breaks my heart. If you marry an insensitive man and he still has not come around by that age, I think you've reached the point of no return in the marriage.
As for those who say that she should either lose the weight or the sensitivity about it, they never struggled hard with a body that will inexplicably gain 5 pounds in a week after losing it in a month.
I agree with what one person said--give this guy a call and let him know that what he has done is awful. I would call and tell him that there is no way I could attend with the invitation the way it is. I honestly think that some men never get it when it comes to being extremely insensitive because they are so caught up in the idea of their "wit." Maybe when he sees that others don't think it's funny, he will rethink the theme. That said, I still think it will leak at some point, and she will be very embarrassed. What a shame.
2007-11-25 10:40:05 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
It appears that he is trying to make his wife feel better by calling her "fabulous" in association with "fat". But he must not realize that even mentioning "fat" will make her uncomfortable. Since it's a surprise party, though, she apparently doesn't yet know about what he's done. Perhaps he can just call the people he invited and ask them not to mention his mistake. As a friend of the family, maybe you can kindly inform him that you think she'll be upset. I don't think you need to act offended yourself or threaten not to come to the party. Just help him out.
2007-11-26 19:36:11 · answer #3 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yikes....he was being pretty insenstive with the theme of the party if he knows his wife is sensitive about her weight...but if she is slim maybe he is just letting her know she is "fit & fabulous at fifty"....if not, well the gesture is not going to go over well with his wife. I think (hope) his intentions were good so hopefully she will just appreciate he put effort into having a party for her.
2007-11-25 07:58:03 · answer #4 · answered by Bears Mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't miss it, arrive early, take notes, photographs or a video would be appreciated, and then report back to us, okay?
Question: are some people who are overweight (I am, BTW) unaware that everyone else sees this about them every single time they look at them? Mmmmm, what's to be sensitive about...being a bit silly. If one is really sensitive, one diets, exercises and loses weight. I wouldn't trade one of my pounds for those extra NY steaks I like, so what makes more sense?
2007-11-25 05:39:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It looks like a typo to me. Perhaps he really meant "Fit & Fabulous at Fifty." Or it was a Freudian slip. Either way, it doesn't sound intentional. Perhaps you should contact him and inform him of the error.
2007-11-25 06:48:44 · answer #6 · answered by Avie 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
As a fatty myself-if it bothers her that much she should lose it. If she's not willing to make the effort to lose weight, she has no right to be sensitive about it.
I concentrate on being healthy and laugh about being a fat old lady!.
2007-11-25 05:36:15 · answer #7 · answered by barbara 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
He has probably just signed up for a divorce.
2007-11-25 12:04:11 · answer #8 · answered by zaytox0724 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should be ashamed of himself. Please do go and record her face when she sees it, maybe profit off of it on Americas funnest home video, maybe a shot on tv will make her feel better!
2007-11-25 07:56:36 · answer #9 · answered by Pretty & Stupid bad combo 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe its his way of asking for a divorce. That is what he would get from me.
2007-11-25 05:36:34 · answer #10 · answered by ywroseoftx 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋