Well, THAT was awkward.

[prettyinpearls]

You ladies (and JM) will appreciate this. I went to a networking event at my office -- the very first person I walked up to with my hand extended in greeting says, "I know you. I mean, not personally, but my association." Then she introduced herself and I realized it was my XH's girlfriend's BFF. That ended up being the most awkward 90 seconds of my life so far. Awkward.

ETA: Keep in mind that I work in an office of over 500 people.

[Deleted]

OMG! This is something that would happen to me! Awkward turtle. Although I think she really showed a lack of professionalism here.

[chrissie3416]

Wow that girl has some balls.....totally inappropriate and def AWKWARD!

[heavenly]

Too weird but pathetic of her if you asked me. Does she have anything better to do with her time and thoughts? Sounds like your ex gf is stuck and can't move forward because she is thinking about you. Smile, sounds like you are the one moving upwards and onwards.

[prettyinpearls]

What I think (and hope) she meant by "I know you by association" is that my BFF works with her in the same department. But even if she meant it that way, that still carries the hidden meaning of "I'm BFF's with your XH's GF". Either way, I have nothing against the girl -- it was just awkward because of the association we had to each other.

[prettyinpearls]

Jun 20, 2012 12:06:28 GMT -5 mintchocochip said:

Wow, that's weird. Why wouldn't she just introduce herself and let that be it?

I agree. I knew her name, but I'm willing to bet had she simply introduced herself I never would've made the connection. I just don't really care enough to bother.

[kellbell191]

She's a weirdo. The proper way to handle that would have been for her to say "It's nice to finally meet you (your BFF's name) always says such nice things!"

[achase123]

Was she rude?

[prettyinpearls]

Jun 20, 2012 12:17:49 GMT -5 achase123 said:

Was she rude?

Not at all. But I could see a smile behind her eyes that said "I know some shit about you and if half of it is true you're a really shitty person". You know, the look where I was totally being judged on things that are likely big fat lies from XH.

That, or I'm just being paranoid.

[achase123]

Jun 20, 2012 13:22:03 GMT -5 prettyinpearls said:

Jun 20, 2012 12:17:49 GMT -5 achase123 said:

Was she rude?

Not at all. But I could see a smile behind her eyes that said "I know some shit about you and if half of it is true you're a really shitty person". You know, the look where I was totally being judged on things that are likely big fat lies from XH.

That, or I'm just being paranoid.

Either way, her opinion of you doesn't matter in the least!

[prettyinpearls]

Jun 20, 2012 13:27:09 GMT -5 achase123 said:

Jun 20, 2012 13:22:03 GMT -5 prettyinpearls said:

Not at all. But I could see a smile behind her eyes that said "I know some shit about you and if half of it is true you're a really shitty person". You know, the look where I was totally being judged on things that are likely big fat lies from XH.

That, or I'm just being paranoid.

Either way, her opinion of you doesn't matter in the least!

Agreed, 100%

[BookLover]

That is just weird. Just because she "knows you through her bff" doesn't mean she needs to introduce herself to you like that. Very unprofessional.