To think this is a backhanded insult and totally uncalled for?

[pavlovapippa]

I've been doing some work recently with an old friend of mine from school, we'll call her Gemma as this is her name and I don't care to give her a false one. Anyway so I invited Gemma out for a few drinks the other day as she's never met my boyfriend and we haven't really had a good chance to get together since school, we went to a local cocktail bar where I live and the night was lovely apart from one little moment which has been playing on my mind since.

I went to the loo, she came with and whilst in there she made a comment about my boyfriend to the effect of "oh he's gorgeous, you've done well for yourself." Now am I being unreasonable to think that this is very rude and suggests that I am inferior to him as she's oh so shocked that I've managed to find somebody so attractive? Maybe this seems petty and I am just blowing this out of proportion but she could have made a comment on his appearance without having to say "you've done well for herself". Now debating whether or not this is somebody I want to be friends with.

I think you might need to toughen up a little, so throw away comments like this don't upset you so much!

It might have been a teeny, tiny, little dig, but it might not have been!

My friend, who is absolutely gorgeous, has got a new boyfriend and I commented that I thought he was punching above his weight to a mutual friend. I am sure he is lovely and treating her well though, so it really was throw away!

I can't wait for LuluLeopard to check in

Or EllieElephant

Thanks shutthatdoor :-) and Paul I just wanted to jump in on the chat and say how I would approach the situation hope that's fine with you dear

It's a bit like a children's picture book here all of a sudden.

Bagsy me TracyTeapot.

Gemma thinks you've got a flat arse and a sour face, she's just waiting so she can be finger blasted in the disabled toilet by your boyfriend when they are doing an event together.

Have a nice evening.

Gina Hun xxxxx

Of course! It's really kind you're so supportive.

What's the betting helenhippo is next....

Can I request this to be closed for further discussion now? Thank you.

Jeeeeeeeeezo.

Can I request this to be closed for further discussion now? Thank you.

Okkkkk wonder what tomorrow's thread will be

< cough>

Ha. You can request whatever you like

Christ almighty.

Way way way overreacting!

ourye

I would like to know more about the lovely Gemma. I bet she's wonderful

Im up for a mumsnet zoo if you all are lol glad you like the name and thanks for the warm welcomes :-)

Oh you can request what you please. It doesn't work like that.

I really hope GemmaGopher comes to defend herself

Photos of you, GemmaGateau and BoyfriendBadger before you go would be really helpful.

Please and thank you.

This place has been nuts the last few days.

This thread is hilarious! 😆

No I still vote for yesterday's thread.