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Friend picking on me on holiday and I snapped

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Poolsiders · 21/09/2024 14:04

Have been on holiday for four days with friend in Turkey and she hasn’t stopped making comments to me the whole time.

Ever since the airport, it’s been this sly little things and I don’t understand. I’ve just snapped at her and now she’s gone off saying I’m unreasonable and I don’t think I am.

Started with putting my case down, “you’ve got a lot of black in there are you here for a holiday or a funeral?” Then at the bar “why are you having that cocktail, why are you wearing that to go down to dinner, why why why” questions.

Constantly listening to stories about all her family members including great aunts, sisters lives stories but tried telling her about something I’m going through and got a “I’ve already heard this you typed it on the group chat” And then resumes to show me pics of her aunts dog :/

Sat on the sunbed, not feeling the most confident as I’ve gained weight recently but friend is bigger than I am. Never mention her weight ever to her. she keeps I think hinting people find me gross?

“That lady keeps looking over at you?” Me “oh is she, I don’t know why” “yeah she keeps giving you really dirty looks” I was like erm ok.

Then today at lunch, “that lady over there looked at you so disgustingly when you were eating that tomato with your hand” I did pick up a bit tiny that I couldn’t cut but usually manners are brilliant “she obviously thinks you’re disgusting”

I was like ok, then got up and wiped my hands and she said “are you seriously leaving that tissue you’ve wiped your hands on your dirty plate?” And I just snapped.

I actually don’t think that holidays with friends are for me. Had this once before when I was younger I think tensions run high when you’re away with someone.

my mum actually fell out with her best friend of 15 years on holiday and they never spoke again apparently it’s common to lose friends when holidaying!

OP posts:
JollyZebra · 26/09/2024 18:10

She's no friend. Dump her.

mathanxiety · 26/09/2024 16:52

Poolsiders · 21/09/2024 14:29

have a few more days, have just tried to keep quiet so far when she’s made comments or sort of zoned out when she’s talking about her family and other stuff as she isn’t interested in a 2 way conversation.

Forgot to mention she’s been videoing me (in the pool, dancing etc) when I’ve asked her not to for “memories” but absolutely refuses to be on camera herself. I actually think it’s to embarrass me as she sent a very unflattering video of me dancing to our group chat.

meh, just going to do my own thing for the next few days and then go home and swear after this no holidays with friends ever again!

This is appalling. Yes, I think she is trying to shame you.

As soon as you see her taping or taking a photo, stop her immediately, if you can.

Ask the group chat to delete what she's already sent.

Tell this woman today that you no longer consider her a friend. Do your own thing, on your own. Turn down requests for company. Ignore her when she speaks to you.

Dump her as a friend. Tell the group she's a biatch.

MyTwinklyPanda · 26/09/2024 15:11

Ask her directly what the issue is and point out calmly everything she has said that's hurt your feelings. It sounds like she's got some issues and taking them out on you. If you feel as though you can't speak to her, text her all how you feel. Sounds like your friendship is finished if she being like that.

Nothanks17 · 26/09/2024 15:02

Its not friends holidays, your friend is a twat

Projecting her low self esteem onto you, bringing you down. Fuck THAT

Findinganewme · 26/09/2024 14:59

It doesn’t sound like you’re very interested in this friend, her nature, the things she likes to talk about or the way she communicates. Why are you on holiday with her? Maybe, this is a lesson for you.

Aprilcherry04 · 26/09/2024 14:45

She's just trying to put you down to make herself feel better about her insecurities

Piwi1625 · 26/09/2024 14:10

Poolsiders · 21/09/2024 14:04

Have been on holiday for four days with friend in Turkey and she hasn’t stopped making comments to me the whole time.

Ever since the airport, it’s been this sly little things and I don’t understand. I’ve just snapped at her and now she’s gone off saying I’m unreasonable and I don’t think I am.

Started with putting my case down, “you’ve got a lot of black in there are you here for a holiday or a funeral?” Then at the bar “why are you having that cocktail, why are you wearing that to go down to dinner, why why why” questions.

Constantly listening to stories about all her family members including great aunts, sisters lives stories but tried telling her about something I’m going through and got a “I’ve already heard this you typed it on the group chat” And then resumes to show me pics of her aunts dog :/

Sat on the sunbed, not feeling the most confident as I’ve gained weight recently but friend is bigger than I am. Never mention her weight ever to her. she keeps I think hinting people find me gross?

“That lady keeps looking over at you?” Me “oh is she, I don’t know why” “yeah she keeps giving you really dirty looks” I was like erm ok.

Then today at lunch, “that lady over there looked at you so disgustingly when you were eating that tomato with your hand” I did pick up a bit tiny that I couldn’t cut but usually manners are brilliant “she obviously thinks you’re disgusting”

I was like ok, then got up and wiped my hands and she said “are you seriously leaving that tissue you’ve wiped your hands on your dirty plate?” And I just snapped.

I actually don’t think that holidays with friends are for me. Had this once before when I was younger I think tensions run high when you’re away with someone.

my mum actually fell out with her best friend of 15 years on holiday and they never spoke again apparently it’s common to lose friends when holidaying!

Very true about people falling out on holiday! That's why me personally would not share my room with them, so I would have my own space! Your so called friend is taking the piss, is she like this back at home and you haven't noticed?

MarilynSays · 26/09/2024 13:54

She's projecting her insecurities on you. Don't doubt yourself. Stay calm and polite, distance yourself from her when you get home. Sounds like too much drama! Real friends wouldn't speak to you like that.

Seagoats · 26/09/2024 13:51

Urgh, she's jel. She feels shit about herself and she wants to squash and positive thoughts you have about yourself
Shame it hasnt worked.
Tell her to do one
Enjoy your holiday your way

Hyperbowl · 26/09/2024 13:49

Your friend is incredibly insecure so is trying to put you down and make you feel small to make herself feel better. She knows she’s a shitty person. I’d tell her to shut her fucking mouth if she has nothing positive to say but you may prefer just removing yourself from her company to enjoy the rest of your holiday in peace. Can’t abide bullies at all. She needs to grow up sharpish.

Marosanne · 26/09/2024 13:35

She sounds like a right bitch!

DaringFawn · 26/09/2024 13:29

So what happened when you got home???

Dinkiedoo · 26/09/2024 13:02

She sounds like me mum lol

LoyalMember · 26/09/2024 09:48

Notamum12345577 · 26/09/2024 06:01

Maybe the being extra nice to you is her way of saying sorry without actually saying sorry?

That's in no way an apology for rotten behaviour towards the OP, though. Too little too late.

Notamum12345577 · 26/09/2024 06:01

Poolsiders · 22/09/2024 10:30

Hello all, wanted to update and not leave anyone hanging. She returned and has been acting completely normal not a word about what happened or things, so I just said look it made me feel awful etc and she’s said ok. nothing else, no apology.

We’ve been eating and doing things separately which she seems overly sad about. She keeps being extra nice to me when I was in the room getting ready saying that I could borrow her perfume, clothes etc if I wanted or that she could do my hair and keeps trying to sit by me in the pool.

I simply popped in my air buds, got ready and went for a walk by myself and some food. In all honestly, it’s put me off her for life. I’ve just said to her let’s get through the next few days and then we will be home.

Maybe the being extra nice to you is her way of saying sorry without actually saying sorry?

Growltiger22 · 24/09/2024 11:21

forgotmypassagain · 21/09/2024 14:06

YANBU!

tell her to fuck off

This.

Hiphopboppertybop99 · 23/09/2024 22:28

I HNRTFT @Poolsiders but have read your updates... what a nasty 'friend' you are unfortunate to be on holiday with and what a shame for you. I guarantee NO ONE would have been looking at or judging you. Just keep doing what you're doing being civil and doing your own thing, and then when you get home, you can re-evaluate your friendship. AKA ditch the bitch as she certainly isn't your friend. Hope you can salvage / enjoy what's left of your holiday.

TypingoftheDead · 23/09/2024 18:11

I agree with not spending holidays with people if you find more than 24 hours in their company is hard work (although I feel for OP, she likely wasn’t expecting her holiday to turn out like this!). I had a best friend in the past, would happily spend a whole day with her, but went away with her one time to London for a couple of days - it was kind of horrible at a few moments because we both got stressed (mostly because of other people being unhelpful, though).
In my case though, it was my friend who ended up snapping, after a hairy taxi ride where we ended up in the wrong location.

Suchasonganddance · 23/09/2024 17:53

sorry to hear you hare having such a horrible time.
I finally decided last summer that I would no longer go on holiday with my oldest friend as it was sheer hard work and I found her company 24/7 beyond the pale.
Have started going away to hobby courses, cycling holidays and short city breaks -where there is nobody sniping or talking from dawn to dusk. I’ve met some interesting people and think it’s the way forward for me.
Leave her to her own devices and enjoy the rest of your hol.

unhappywskid · 23/09/2024 16:41

YA definitely NBU. Her behavior towards you makes her 500% ditchable. People like her project their own insecurities onto others, and feel entitled to control them, since they're unable to manage their own lives.
Only you can be in charge of your own narrative, regardless of what she or anyone else thinks.

NinevehBabylon · 23/09/2024 14:57

With friends like her, who needs enemies?

Soberinthecity · 23/09/2024 14:15

She sounds like she’s projecting. She’s clearly unhappy with herself and is incredibly lacking in self awareness. Think of her as a 6 yr old child and reply to her as an adult. Don’t enter into the drama triangle (you’re the victim she’s the persecutor) she can’t play that “game” with no one to engage with.

T1Dmama · 23/09/2024 13:38

@Poolsiders holidays with ‘friends’ is not a bad idea at all…. I’ve been away with friends a few times and had a fabulous time…
however I think spending a week with someone does allow you to see who they REALLY are….. and this person is NOT your friend!
I would be telling her very clearly that she’s upset you by filming you against your wishes…. And not only that but then sharing it to the group chat…. Makes her a bit of a C&£T in all honestly!…. Ask her to delete those messages and images and in future to respect people’s wishes!
Evennif someone was looking at my friend I’d probably throw them an evil back, I certainly wouldn’t tell my friend someone was giving her evils… she just sounds horrible and I think the holiday has done you a huge favour!

RecklessGoddess · 23/09/2024 13:30

Sounds more like a frienemy than a friend, I'd drop her if I was you!

therealduchess · 23/09/2024 13:27

YANBU in the slightest!
She doesn't sound like your friend, I'm sorry to say and I'd lose all contact once home, if I were you.
Try to ignore her negativity and enjoy the rest of your holiday as much as you can xx