I have name changed for this.
I live in a shared house with two males and a female. The males were friends before we moved in. Female and I both strangers. I'm 28, they are all 24.
I moved in a month ago and in the past 2 weeks one of the males has started to behave horribly to me. It is mainly snide remarks and comments which are constantly chipping away at me; my personality, appearance and decisions.
- I'm currently starting an application to join the armed forces and take my trade into this. I've researched and am preparing but am constantly told I am too weak, pathetic and have no chance.
- I am running a marathon later this year but am repeatedly criticised for my diet and exercising regime (apparently it's not good enough)
- There are constant digs at my physical appearance; I'm ugly, look old, desperate etc
- I fitted a padlock to my door when I went away for work and was told that I must be a weirdo
I don't know what I have done to upset this guy as I have barely spoken 2 words to him - he doesn't say a lot other than the digs so I don't know what makes him think he knows me so well either.
I would usually consider myself an attractive, confident and successful woman. I'm not confrontational at all and usually very laid back and therefore haven't encountered this situation much in my adult life as I tend to get on with most people and am well liked. I'm not 'conventional' in some ways but as I've got older have embraced this and have good friends.
I am trying to keep myself to myself but as we share a small house they inevitably know some of my business e.g. What I'm eating. I was also becoming friendly with the other girl but actually I'm not sure what she is passing on to these guys when I talk to her.
It was advertised as a professional share yet I feel like I'm back at school. I was bullied when younger and I hate this feeling so much. It's taken me a lot of years to feel happy with myself and I can feel this confidence slipping away.
Aibu to think this is bullying and what can be done? My tenancy is 6 months long.