Carolyn Bourne

Lordy, would I pay money to attend the wedding of Heidi Withers to her fiance Freddie Bourne.  How come?  Let’s just say all hell has broken loose since Heidi’s soon-to-be mother-in-law (Carolyn Bourne) decided to get a few things off her chest. About Heidi.  And how rude and uncouth she thinks she is. And how maybe she would be an ideal candidate for Ladette to Lady.  And then there was something about Heidi sleeping in. And having bad manners.

Hmmmm.

Mothers and mothers-in-law have always been a hot topic here on Mamamia. We’ve discussed them here, here and even here. I’ve gotta say, I think they often get a bad rap. My mother-in-law is fabulous. And she makes the world’s best lasagna. (Love you, Del!).  And when I read the letter from Carolyn, I’m kinda left wondering if maybe she had a point. Or maybe the point is that all families have their own quirks. Traditions. And what is normal to me is too casual or too formal or just plain batshit crazy to you.  And let’s be honest — it is SUPER stressful trying to win over your partner’s parents, siblings, grandparents, cousins, dog …

But enough from me. Here’s part of the letter  …

Gulp.

Carolyn Bourne and Heidi Withers

Heidi forwarded the message to a group of friends.  As you do.

Those friends then forwarded it on to others and then they to others and the next thing it was an internet sensation.  Cool!  Not really.

Freddie declined to comment. His father Edward Bourne, 63, said: “We have nothing to say.”  Heidi’s father Alan has come out and said of Carolyn, “She has her head stuck so far up her own arse she doesn’t know whether to speak or fart.”

You can read more here and the full email here.

Do you have a good relationship with  your in-laws? Do you have tales of horror or joy to share?