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His best friend pointing out my nipples on a photo

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northernmamax · 24/02/2024 00:55

Went out tonight with my fiancé, I've been close with his best friend since I met him.

I posted a picture of myself on Facebook tonight and you could see my nipple through my top. The top wasn't see through it was just the marking of the nipple on the top I was wearing.

The caption of my post was "dissertation has been submitted, celebrating with a few drinks"

I'm a student and have just submitted my dissertation.

His "best friend" comments "nipples" and then "I mean well done"

He'd also messaged my partner a screenshot of the photo I'd posted and said "your missus looks well"

I said to my partner I'm not comfortable with this and would be absolutely fuming if he'd done this to another woman as this guy actually has a wife who I'm really good friends with.

I'm really upset with my partner for not being bothered about this.. I feel objectified. I should be able to post a photo with my nipples slightly showing through my top without all of this nonsense

Am I being dramatic?!?

OP posts:
lemmefinish · 24/02/2024 08:24

@EveSix I don’t really understand your post about the real world & working class?

lemmefinish · 24/02/2024 08:25

@northernmamax how old are you all?

willWillSmithsmith · 24/02/2024 08:25

buzzlightyearsaway · 24/02/2024 07:48

Imagine if you photographed his groin, then texted it to his wife and said; your husband looks good

Or said to her ‘look at the packet on that’ I mean you just wouldn’t would you!

northernmamax · 24/02/2024 08:26

@lemmefinish I'm 28, they are 35.

OP posts:
Catlover77 · 24/02/2024 08:28

Niknakk · 24/02/2024 08:12

If I posted a photo with my nipples visible, I wouldn't be shocked if comments were made. Just my opinion.

This! If your nipples were visible why are you concerned people may comment

DinnaeFashYersel · 24/02/2024 08:28

What a creep

willWillSmithsmith · 24/02/2024 08:28

EveSix · 24/02/2024 08:02

And I'm cracking up at the thought of it bring common to comment on men's bulges on social media. "Glad you're both enjoying the Mediterranean cruise, Aunt Joan. Such a lovely way to celebrate your 40th wedding anniversary. And tell Uncle Clem that's a fine-looking bulge. Let's catch up when you get back ❤️"

This has really made me 🤣🤣

cerisepanther73 · 24/02/2024 08:28

@HeraSyndulla

Overreaction you say?

So you OK with idea of yourself and other women 🤔 being objectified in a sexual way in a photo like that then?

it's also inappropriate immature comment on her nipple,

at least @northernmamax it's highlighted how quite creepy these people are

carelesser · 24/02/2024 08:29

YANBU, he’s a creep. And the wife’s a creep too if she’s well donning him.

PLEASE delete both off your social media.

And have a think about your fiancé showing himself as a misogynist.

Meadowflower2023 · 24/02/2024 08:30

Sleepydoor · 24/02/2024 02:34

There's an old expression that "a man is judged by the company he keeps". If your fiancé is not bothered by his friend's comment, that tells you everything. It's very common to ignore these red flags in a relationship and then one day you realize that you have ended up in a relationship with someone who doesn't share your values and it's too late.

This is spot on.

Megifer · 24/02/2024 08:30

I have a really jokey relationship with my DPs mate so if he posted that, or if he posted a pic wearing really tight jeans so you could see his nuts I could see me (and DP) posting somthing like "gonads!"

But if you don't have that sort of relationship then that's pretty strange and yea, pervy and I'd be upset if DP wasn't annoyed about it.

Yanbu.

carelesser · 24/02/2024 08:30

Catlover77 · 24/02/2024 08:28

This! If your nipples were visible why are you concerned people may comment

’She was asking her for it’ is really fucking old now. Grow up.

GrabMyToothbrush · 24/02/2024 08:31

northernmamax · 24/02/2024 08:22

Differing opinions on here and that's fine.

Never caused a big row over it was just totally gobsmacked my partner wasn't bothered by this, I thought it was weird, then he showed me the message he'd sent with a screenshot of the photo and then that's when I was like wtf how can you not be bothered by it?

I know some men are immature and can't see a woman's nipple without feeling the need to comment on it. No one else did apart from him. Yeah, you can see the nipple marking on the photo through my top, do you really have to comment on it tho? Your best mates fiancée? Weird IMO

We have actually fallen out over this now as DP says I'm trying to start an argument over nothing but I'm just a bit upset that he's not bothered by it. No blazing row just feel a bit deflated and weirded out by the whole situation. Now I'm wondering if I am being dramatic

You are not being dramatic. Women have put up with this shit for too long. It’s ok to feel grossed out and let down. Your partner should be bothered by his creepy friend objectifying you.

GrabMyToothbrush · 24/02/2024 08:33

Catlover77 · 24/02/2024 08:28

This! If your nipples were visible why are you concerned people may comment

Because it was an accident. An inadvertent nipple shape visible.

The point of the post was to say she had done her dissertation. That is the crying shame. Yet again a woman is just about her looks not achievements.

carelesser · 24/02/2024 08:33

northernmamax · 24/02/2024 08:22

Differing opinions on here and that's fine.

Never caused a big row over it was just totally gobsmacked my partner wasn't bothered by this, I thought it was weird, then he showed me the message he'd sent with a screenshot of the photo and then that's when I was like wtf how can you not be bothered by it?

I know some men are immature and can't see a woman's nipple without feeling the need to comment on it. No one else did apart from him. Yeah, you can see the nipple marking on the photo through my top, do you really have to comment on it tho? Your best mates fiancée? Weird IMO

We have actually fallen out over this now as DP says I'm trying to start an argument over nothing but I'm just a bit upset that he's not bothered by it. No blazing row just feel a bit deflated and weirded out by the whole situation. Now I'm wondering if I am being dramatic

Delete the pair off social media. And block.

Take a stand . And see your fiancé’s reaction.

SquirrelSoShiny · 24/02/2024 08:35

YANBU. Proceed carefully with your partner and keep your eyes open.

Beautiful3 · 24/02/2024 08:35

I'd ask husband to message him saying, "Girlfriend doesn't like your comment about the nipples. Please delete it, otherwise she'll block you." If you don't see it removed, I'd actually block him.

PrincessOfPreschool · 24/02/2024 08:35

I would be a bit concerned that he didn't care that his wife would see the comment. He's obviously 'trained her well' to put up and shut up, she probably doesn't care because she's learned not to. People to avoid IMHO. How long have you been with fiancée, and perhaps you have outgrown him now even if he's older than you?

PrincessOfPreschool · 24/02/2024 08:38

And another even more sinister thought: possibly he was putting yourself in your place because you've handed in your dissertation. You're doing well. Does he have a degree/ masters/ whatever qualification you're going to get? Does he feel the need to put you down so you don't get 'too big for your boots'. A woman doing better than him!

lifebeginsaftercoffee · 24/02/2024 08:38

EveSix · 24/02/2024 08:15

lemme and life, but that's commenting on public figures (definitely not defending that either) -OP posted a photo on her personal SM, so I think her DP's friend's comment is in a different category.

It definitely doesn't just happen to public figures.

I'm talking about posts that have gone viral etc. or people in the background of photos of famous people.

It is a thing that happens to both sexes.

I'm not saying it's okay or acceptable but I don't think it's helpful to pretend it's a sexist issue.

PrincessOfPreschool · 24/02/2024 08:39

Putting YOU in your place that should say

northernmamax · 24/02/2024 08:39

We've been together 7 years and two young children together 2 and 5.

So makes it even worse I'm the mother of his children too and he's not bothered about people talking about me in that way 🙄

OP posts:
tiredmama23 · 24/02/2024 08:43

EveSix · 24/02/2024 08:02

And I'm cracking up at the thought of it bring common to comment on men's bulges on social media. "Glad you're both enjoying the Mediterranean cruise, Aunt Joan. Such a lovely way to celebrate your 40th wedding anniversary. And tell Uncle Clem that's a fine-looking bulge. Let's catch up when you get back ❤️"

😂😂

cerisepanther73 · 24/02/2024 08:43

@Niknakk & @Catlover77
Grow up we aren't teenagers back in the day..

I agree with @carelesser comments

Why is it 🤔 such a revelation that women possess nipples tits at all?

That creepy trio feel the need to point 👉 it out too,

It's the same Pevy attitudes behind the The Sun newspapers page three girls idea back in the day..

No wonder Muslim women feel a need to cover up at times...

RatatouillePie · 24/02/2024 08:46

He sounds creepy.

Next time he posts a photo of himself is comment on how his trousers make his legs look so puny.

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