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to think this girl was being bitchy

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bellalebint · 02/04/2016 19:40

Posting for advice as I think my judgement is off. Back story is that this girl I work with has real form for saying rude things to me. She asked me last week if I was wearing a maternity dress (I'm not pregnant) and very often says things like "you look tired" or "are you Ill? You look ill. Haven't you got any make up on?" Once she said "that's an interesting outfit" I said thank you and she said "I don't like it, it's a bit young for you" this was last year. I was 29.

For this reason I don't know if I'm being a bit over sensitive. So, I've been trying to maintain civility with her despite her being rude on other occasions about other things (plus her borderline bullying of another colleague, I've heard her say she's too fat and shouldn't dress the way she does). She is obsessed with weight and has a real obvious dislike for some of the teenage girls we work with, often commenting that they are stick thin and how unattractive that is.

Anyway; She is going on holiday next week and was saying that she doesn't have any bikinis/holiday wear. We were the same size but I've lost weight over the last three months as I've been training very hard (5 times a week) so have dropped at least one dress size. We are both "blessed of the chest" and so I offered to bring her some bikini tops and cover ups. She hinted towards me offering her the bikinis in particular but as she is very chesty (E cup at least) more so than me, I wasn't sure if they'd be too small, cup size. However I just brought them in anyway because she clearly wanted me to offer.
She's now texted me that she can't use them as "they are too big at the back". It's blatantly obvious that due to the size of her boobs and the fact that she is definitely 1 or 2 dress sizes larger than me that this just can't be true (can I just add that i do not care what other people weigh I've only added that as it's relevant). I think she's just trying to insinuate that I'm "fat" and is trying to hurt me. It has really annoyed me as I was trying to do her a favour. It's kind of the straw that's broken the camels back and I feel really bloody pissed off.

So: Am I being totally over sensitive because of her bitchy nature in the past? Or do you agree that it's just bloody rude to tell someone their stuff was too big for you?

I know this is a total none problem, but I'm just really angry thinking that this girl is going out of her way to make other people feel shitty. On the other hand could this be that I am really overthinking this?

Disclaimer: first world problem.

OP posts:
FuzzyOwl · 02/04/2016 20:24

When she brings them back tomorrow, hold up one of the bikini tops and walk over to her as if you are going to put it around her and say loudly how baffled you are that it is too big as she is quite clearly larger than you and was before you lost weight!

Faye12345 · 02/04/2016 20:26

Has this been posted before?

TresDesolee · 02/04/2016 20:27

Why do you think you're a bad judge of character? In this case you seem to be spot on.

Maybe stop second-guessing yourself and just go with what you feel. It's ok to not like people (so long as you're not actively horrible) - you don't have to be everyone's friend. You can always change your mind if they turn out to have just been having an off month!

Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 02/04/2016 20:32

This is going on in work. Speak to your manager and HR. That is abuse, and you do not have to accept it.

ShipwreckedAndComatose · 02/04/2016 20:37

She also seems a bit unhappy somehow and seems to be fairly isolated in work

Can't imagine why this would be Hmm

I imagine there has been a string of kind hearts like you who put up with it so far and then draw back

bellalebint · 02/04/2016 20:47

Not posted before, not by me anyway.

Definitely not lost weight because of work colleague, just made up my mind to get fit and actually stuck to it for the first time ever. Thanks for the congrats Smile.

Tres I've made friendships with people in the past that have turned out to be just quite unpleasant, same goes with ex partners. I don't find it easy to tell if people are being sincere or not. I've always found it a bit of a minefield. I hate meeting new people actually, it stresses me out.

Text sent anyway and will just phase her out. Thanks again for the advice, I just needed to hear that I wasn't being oversensitive. I'm going to stop being pissed off and enjoy my Saturday!

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honeyroar · 02/04/2016 20:56

Just text back "how strange, you look waayy bigger than me."

sleeponeday · 02/04/2016 21:11

She's a bloody idiot. This spite simply makes her more isolated and miserable - why alienate someone who is being kind? It's hard to comprehend.

Sorry you have been burned by her issues. That's shitty. It seems extraordinarily clear that she has problems... but they also affect those around her, and distancing yourself and making sure you aren't vulnerable to this petty, nasty stupidity from her is the only sensible move.

wwyd123 · 02/04/2016 21:13

I think she sounds like a birch from the previous comments . But I think you are over thinking with this comment, I am a size 18 so large but I have a small back 32(H), so even though she is bigger than you the tops may genuinely be big on the back

Jojoriley · 02/04/2016 21:19

I think you've gone back to the lit firework here. You know she's horrible but you opened yourself up to her bitchiness. Learn the lesson. She is a bitch, give her a wide birth.

imeatingthechocolate · 02/04/2016 21:22

she cant use them because they are too big at the back?

well they are my OLD ones i thought you would be more that size

Teaandcakeat8 · 02/04/2016 21:23

She sounds insecure and jealous. She obviously has some issues with her appearance as it's not normal to make this many comments on a colleagues appearance!

Perhaps you should try complimenting her, it might boost her self esteem. Or just ignore her and don't take it personally.

KayTee87 · 02/04/2016 21:37

I think she's probably embarrassed they're too small for her and would rather say they're too big. Seems obsessed with weight - maybe her own?

Dustyantique · 02/04/2016 21:44

Arf! Even the first few comments in the opening paragraph are bloody rude! Some people. Avoid / ignore her.

MammaTJ · 02/04/2016 21:46

When she brings them back tomorrow, hold up one of the bikini tops and walk over to her as if you are going to put it around her and say loudly how baffled you are that it is too big as she is quite clearly larger than you and was before you lost weight!

FuzzyOwl has it! Do this! Please do this!

USERNAME213 · 02/04/2016 23:38

Given how horrible she is to you why would you lend her your clothes?

Italiangreyhound · 02/04/2016 23:51

If you want to be nice pull her up on it "did you mean to sound rude with that comment?"

If she is genuinely a bit stupid as to what constitutes rudeness she will learn. If she continues, ignore her.

And don't lend her any more clothes!

Italiangreyhound · 02/04/2016 23:52

And you can report any bullying behaviour.

MoreGilmoreGirls · 03/04/2016 09:52

Agree with Pancake, she definitely has issues and is jealous. Just back away and try not to engage about anything other than work. Well done on your weight loss don't let her get to you.

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