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to think that I am not shallow because I prefer to be slim and well groomed

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GetOrf · 05/07/2011 12:52

I don't give a monkeys what anyone else does. But why do people see fit to judge just because someone wants to go on a diet in order to be slim, and because I spend time and money on what I look like.

Was talking to SIL (I don't like her anyway) at the weekend - at MIL's house. Talking about diets. MIL is going to weightwatchers, I just said that I am going to go on a mini-Dukan diet this month to knock off a stone. I am not overweight exaclty, but feel better at my fighting weight of 10 stone, and have been eating too much crud lately so want to cut down.

SIL said that I was 'one of those' who is self-obsessed and borderline anorexic because all I do is think about food and how thin I am.

She also sneered because I had had my hair done (roots) at the weekend, lovely MIL said 'ooh your hair looks nice' and again she sneered and said 'I bet you went to somewhere like Toni & Guy or Blushes (poncey Cheltenham hairdresser) as opposed to a normal salon.

The woman gets on my tits. But have seen similar remarks on here sometimes - judged as being shallow and a bit fick if you do spend time wanting to be skinny etc. Doesn't mean I think of nothing else. Doesn't mean I am self-obsessed.

Bloody SIL she always annoys me.

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Lizzylou · 05/07/2011 18:55

Oh both my SILs are luscious blondes, very different in budget/looks but very good looking, beautiful I suppose.

But I am happy in my own life and have no need to be jealous.

I can admire but no need to envy/covet/bitch.

LeQueen · 05/07/2011 19:00

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Lizzylou · 05/07/2011 19:04

That's it LeQ, I can appreciate women who look good without having resort to therapy.
I just do not understand the way some women have to undermine others at all costs. There really is no need.

My best mate as a student was stunning (modelled), sexy, slim, intelligent, talented in sport and music and the grief she got from other female students? It really opened my eyes, from trying to trip her up as she walked past (these were Phd students!) to slagging her off so she could hear... it was just horrid.

Made me glad I am akin to a bag of old spanners, I can tell ye Wink

sweetness86 · 05/07/2011 19:26

I would just ignore them it is probably jealousy maybe? Plus MIL always have something to bloody say (well mine does)
All My SIL dislike me because they hate themselves more than anything Im slimish with nice hair and they are not and Ive always been nothing but nice to them but they seem to hate me .
I dont mind now I actually enjoy the fact they have so much bad emotion towards one person for no reason other than the fact Im more attractive. I asked my BIL for a lift once it was all pre-arranged he was going to take me to a hospital appoinment he is like a brother to me but then SIL phoned and said she didnt trust me FFS! Its a joke I dont get it!

Saying that my Best friend lovely slim size 8 constantly compares herself to magazine models and says shes fat it drains me so much at work I cant deal with hearing about it constantly especially when Im heavier than her she must think Im huge !

But seriously ignore them dont hate appreciate Smile

SarahLundsredJumper · 05/07/2011 19:43

If you read the OP and other thread -the Moet one ,its not just about the OPs looks .The SIL is playing a nasty game and is picking on anything that Getorf does.
As I said before OP I would step out of the game and really I do feel sorry for the MIL .She has invited them to her house and is in the middle of this battle.Really feel sorry for the dog as wellSad

NoobyNoob · 05/07/2011 19:48

What on earth is a mini-Dukan diet? Why not just stop eating 'crud' and carry on woth exercise?

LeQueen · 05/07/2011 20:31

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