She called my dh a geek!

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When I was at uni with a mate 25 years ago there was a bloke who was as she described,like an overgrown schoolboy.
He had zero sex appeal,and was called (lets say) John Smith.I lost touch with this friend,she emigrated to Australia but I saw her again after 25 years this weekend.She lives in a huge house worth about half a million in Sydney,swimming pool etc etc.I took along photos of my dh and dc.She said she never thought I would ever end up with a type like John Smith.I was really annoyed and got quite angry with her,and told her my dh had had loads of girlfriends before he met me,and that there was no comparison. Also she didnt make a single comment about my children,one of whom has severe disabilities. She never said something like oh they are beautiful ( like you do,iuswim).I left feeling I dont want to see her again,and now I know why I had lost touch!

Thank you Thank you my lovely mumsnet friends.
I had a rotten day at work and have a horrible 18 year old daughter who should be revising but wont let me near the computer for msning her friends,or whatever it is. Now finally I have read the messages and I feel heaps better.Thank you particularly to the mumsnetter who put the t-shirts on,they are great. Your messages gave me such a lift.I think your messages are very sensitive and perceptive.I wont go on Facebook now and yes it is true that there was a reason why I lost touch.The funny thing is she is going to no end of trouble trying to dig out old friends,even trying to rope me into going to that place in London to dig out old records-I refused.Its as if she wanted me to meet her and then just threw these flames at me.
Another thing I noticed is that when I drove off she just turned around and walked away,without waving (as you do).At 18 - 21 I held this friend in high esteem,was in awe of her,and of her success in particular with men.I think she thought the hero worship wouldnt diminish,but it has and I wont see her again.Thank you so much,for the lift after an awful weekend and day and for affirming what I knew xxxx