Would You Sue??

I agree with Brian that people are getting "ridiculous" while being a sue-happy nation. Just this morning I heard of a woman that is suing McDonalds because they lure kids into wanting Happy Meals because of the toy and the kids don't have the knowledge to know that it's just a scam to get them to eat their fattening meals. (or something along those lines.)

Now...would I sue my fiance` for bailing on me days before the wedding? Probably not. Now if my parents had spent money on the wedding, I'd encourage THEM to sue for whatever they'd contributed financially, but if they didn't win, I'd do my best to pay them back.

*I'm blatantly making overgeneralizations here- and admit it* But she had spent $95,000 on a single day. Sounds to me like she was going a bit overboard and wanting more and more and may have crossed the line into rampant bridezilla. She may have become someone that he didn't want to be with- not the women he proposed to.

I know alot of us get so wrapped up in wedding planning we lose sight of who we are and the importance of the relationship. Some women become so focused on being the bride, they forget to be the girlfriend. Makes me wonder if he had reason to run...

I thought there was a post way back saying we wouldn't judge brides on their budget Yes, it was her, possibly their choice, to have a wedding with a budget that large. But we shouldn't automatically assume that because we would never have a buget that big, that someone who does is a bridezilla. Now, we will probably never know why he ditched so close to the big day. But we can hope that they both moved on to better lives, without each other.

FMS- I agree we shouldn't judge brides on their budget. But as an overly blatant generalization- that's quite an extravagant budget. She may not be a bridezilla at all- but based on the very little bits of information we do know- you have to question if that may have been his motive for leaving...

No worries Meghan, I saw that you were generalizing, I just wanted to remind ladies that we shouldn't jump to comculsions based on a story that severly lacks info! Which, isn't that the case for all news? LOL

Welp coulda been worse. He could have left her at the alter. Now THAT would have been embarrassing! Shannon - the McDonald's lawsuit (and I know this will spark debate) was actually not for money, it was to ensure that companies like McDonald's are more ethical and responsible for their marketing practices. Sorta like when R.J. Reynolds had to take Joe Camel off the ciggies. I could go into a whole new schpeel about how marketing to children often pits parents against their kids, but I digress. Sometimes there is a legitimate reason to sue, and other times people really are just looking to make a quick buck. In this case I'm of the opinion that she needs to just suck it up, move on, and maybe next time be more choosy with who she agrees to marry.

Brian- I agree. And I think the thread is heading towards hijacking...

I used to take my kids to McDonalds all the time. It was quick, convenient and they got excited for a new toy. As they grew older, I made them start eating other places without toys. I taught my kids good nutrition, and they are getting pretty good at it.

They ask for fruit instead of fries. They ask to go to Subway instead of McDonald's. My kids newest favorite thing is Japanese Hibachi. They rather I make a roast chicken then get a toy from a flimsy box.

I'd sue to recover half of the wedding funds if I'd put the entire thing down... otherwise I'd just want to move on and never see him again.

Disagreeing amongst ourselves is what the corporate world counts on. Everyone's blaming someone and no one's saying, "Hey, why do WE as a society allow ourselves to be manipulated by the powers that be? Parents may be a lot of things, but one thing they are is tired. From WORKING - two income households are a must nowadays. I think rather than blaming parents for being lazy or excusing the immorality of marketing to children, we'd be better off discussing why we work so hard when we have children we should be paying more attention to. I think in light of the obesity crisis among kids nowadays - this is definitely something worth paying attention to. There is a whole lot to be said about the "nag factor" when it comes to an overworked, tired, and broke parent, and companies are banking on it.

Sorry to hijack

Hijack away, I love debate conversations. Just like when I digressed to the fact that I hate how the other "woman" I don't really know how else to phrase that 2nd bride sorry lol. I hate how the othe "woman" gets labeled but nobody really blames the one who actually made the vows.

You're right luta, it takes 2 to cheat.

No I would not sue ! I am his beneficiary!LMAO

See-Rizzy- I have a shed that needs to come down in my backyard, so no one would notice a fresh pile of dirt...

I'm not pointing out the shovel in my garage or the 2 sniper rifles with scopes in my gun cabinet...

@Meghan LMAO!

That sounds like a lot of work and too much clean up! I am a lazy ,diva !

Plus I have been trained by the Government and my Uncles from Cleveland to make him Magically Disappear!

Now I have said too much!DAMN!

I'm also not a big believer in the "luring him away" school of thought. I do not have a commitment from the entire population of the world not to hit on my wife. I do have a commitment from my wife to be faithful to me. So if there were cheating, she (not her partner) would be the one I'd blame.

2nd Bride I agree with you 100%!

I wouldn't sue, but i did read a story awhile back about a guy who sued the girl because she refused to give the expensive ring back, after she told him she didn't want it and was going to pawn it....that i can understand.