From sabina, Age 17 - 01/28/07 - IP#: 69.118.136.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'7", Wt. 164 - I really need to vent. Today my cousins and I went to the movies and then out to eat. The whole time they were going on abou thow skinny they were and then they would tell me I shouldn't really eat anything since I need to lose weight. then when the waiter was being nice to me they go please that's the only type of guy who would be interested in you. i don't get it I am told I'm very pretty by lots of guys. They ask me out but I'm not allowed to date till I'm in college. My cousin who is my age was doing that diva thing you know the LETS TALK AS LOUD AS POSSIBLE AND HAVE THE ATTENTION OF THE RESTAURANT thing. The whole time she goes," It doesn't matter if you're fat or skinny you're just not pretty." Coming from a girl who has awful skin and paints her face with layers of makeup I know it really shouldn't bug me but my god does it hurt. It hurts so bad. and the worst part is I have no idea how to stand up to her. They were my ride home so what can I possibly say. and when I told my mom she wouldn't believe me and said they were only trying to help. I don't get it I can stand up for myself at school but when it comes to my family I just sit there and take it. Please I could use advice and don't say I should quit wallowing in pity b/c I'm not. This is my family what am I supposed to do, yell at them and cause more problems. I told them to stop and I really can't take this. I can't wait for college in a few months
Reply from Leigha, Age 13 - 01/28/07  - IP#: 24.140.124.xxx
Aww... I hate it how they think only skinny ppl get asked out. I've been asked out numourous times and Im only thirteen! I turned them down tho because they werent my type. I've been told I'm wayyyyy prettier than the skinny girls in my homeroom! Its like, "So? I have meat on my bones and I'm still pretty!" 		 
Reply from a friend - 01/28/07  - IP#: 68.76.110.xxx
Wow I'm sorry it sounds like you don't deserve that! Next time she tries that call her out on it really bluntly and publicly. "Are you so insecure that you need to try putting me down to even feel good about yourself? I mean, what would make you need to do that to your family? No seriously I want to know" etc. Be confident sincere and direct and people will respect you more than her. If you want you could say you've avoided commenting on her appearance for so long because you didn't want to hurt her. LOL. If she continues being a pain don't spend any more time with her she's just not worth it.