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To be tired of her constantly telling me her dress size?

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watchthecloudsfloat · 12/04/2024 12:06

I work in an office in the city centre and my colleague will probably go and buy new clothes every weeks or she’ll show me photos of her in her new outfits - I never ask to see.

She always tells me how a size 8 is absolutely massive on her and how she’s bought the size 6 but is going to exchange it for a 4. Honestly she probably tells me that every time.

I’m not quite sure what she wants me to say? Congratulations for being the smallest size available? She’s average height too.

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TimoteiChaletpants · 12/04/2024 12:19

My sister used to do this. Constantly moaning about everything being too big on her. Very boring.

DreadPirateRobots · 12/04/2024 12:13

She wants validation, so be boring. 'Mmmm." "Actually I need to get on with work now, sorry." "Mmmm."

She'll find a new target if you don't feed her.

Badburyrings · 12/04/2024 12:12

Reply with "oh Sharon, that's so annoying, why don't you make a note of your size on your phone so when you keep forgetting you can double check it and save yourself some time keep buying the wrong size"

BobbyBiscuits · 12/04/2024 12:12

She sounds like she may have ED. Is she genuinely a 4, at average height. That is a very small size for a grown woman unless she's v short. It could be her own issue rather than deliberately trying to fish for compliments, or cast aspersions on bigger sizes. Does she seem insecure? Do you notice if she eats much?
Sorry, I guess it's best just to smile and say oh that's nice and then move the subject on. If you look concerned it might either fuel attention seeking or distress her if she's having ED.

GalileoHumpkins · 12/04/2024 12:11

The burden of being teeny tiny is obviously eating away at her brain cells, poor love.

kitsuneghost · 12/04/2024 12:10

Just say - really? I thought you looked more like a 10

usernother · 12/04/2024 12:09

Next time say 'are you sure, won't a 4 be too tight on you'. Or ask her why she keeps buying a 6 when she knows they are too big.

nutbrownhare15 · 12/04/2024 12:08

I would ask her if everything is ok as she seems to be quite focused on her dress size.