the fake 'I'm so fat' comments

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  • SabrinaLily
    SabrinaLily Posts: 121
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    I always say, 'if you think you're so fat, then what must you think of me?' Normally shuts them up,

    Wow. Good one!
  • enewsome2
    enewsome2 Posts: 355 Member
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    They could be trying to get attention, or they could have legitimate body issues, or both.

    Who cares, though?

    I used to worry about when other girls tried really hard to get attention, but now I don't really mind so much. If they want attention that badly, then let them have it.

    (On a personal/side note: I used to have a girlfriend who would dress somewhat skimpy and would go up to random groups of guys at the bar and complain about her body: of course she was stunning and they'd all say she was so "hot" etc. I, on the other hand, had serious body issues, but kept them to myself and just talked to people, men and women, who had something interesting to say. Fast forward a couple years, I recently heard through the grapevine that she was really jealous of me, which is weird. She is much taller, thinner and prettier than me. You never know what a person is going through, so just be happy and spend time with people whose company you enjoy. Don't sweat over people who want or get more attention than you!)
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
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    yeah, same thing with the Im so ugly!!! Thankfully this seems to run mostly with teenagers, which Im highly allergic to and dont have in my life. WoohoO! Horrible little self centered terrorists. I feel awful for anyone that rooms with them. Like their parents o god...
  • nichole8605
    nichole8605 Posts: 19 Member
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    My mom is one of those people. Yes she's put on 10 or 15 lbs since her hysterectomy 8 yrs ago but she's 5'3 and still 130 lbs. I'm 5'8 and 212!! So I always grab a handful of my gut and shake it at her and say I don't want to hear how fat you are till you have all this to jiggle around! I understand she's squishier than what she was 25 yrs ago but come on!!! She looks great for almost being 50! And my dad is still in love with her inside and out. She should be happy. But I always tell people like that if you think you're fat then do something about it. I am. Always clams them up. :-)
  • 4rtistry
    4rtistry Posts: 33 Member
    edited June 2015
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    As someone with BDD, I try to be supportive rather than bitchy when I hear these comments. You have no idea how the other person is feeling or what motivated them to say that. You don't necessarily have to throw out the "No, you look lovely" card, but countering with "Yeah, you've put on a few" is a dick move, imo.

    EDIT: Ack, didn't realize the person before me had necro'd. Ignore everything, carry on...
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,874 Member
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    glad I'm a dude...
  • snikkins
    snikkins Posts: 1,282 Member
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    What's with the bringing back of 3 year old threads lately?

    I am apparently fortunate enough to have friends that don't do this, though.
  • FluffySandwich
    FluffySandwich Posts: 1,293 Member
    edited June 2015
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    When I was in high school I was standing in a lunch line with a friend and an acquaintance. My friend, who was pretty skinny, suddenly complained about how fat she was. The acquaintance, who was a much bigger girl, turned around really fast with a hurt look in her eye and told her that it was hurtful to say things like that... because obviously she weighed a lot more than my friend, and all it did was bring down her self confidence further. My friend looked shocked and apologized... I can't remember her every complaining about ''how fat'' she was ever again.

    EDIT: Oops, super old thread ;)
  • amusedmonkey
    amusedmonkey Posts: 10,330 Member
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    For me it depends on the situation. If it's an insecurity I usually don't say anything, part of it because I don't want to be involved in drama (if it's not a close friend) and part because it's the kind of situation that you can't win. If you tell her she isn't fat, it may make her feel isolated and misunderstood, and if you tell her she is fat it may drive her into unhealthy practices.

    If it's an obvious fishing for compliments situation, the way I react depends on my mood. There is nothing wrong with wanting to be complimented. It's human nature. So I just give her what she wants. If I'm in a mood where I'm not having any of it I'm usually kind of rude and I respond by "I wouldn't have noticed had you not mentioned it, but now that you've mentioned it I do think you look bigger than you used to be"
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
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    I...actually don't know anybody like this.
  • Azexas
    Azexas Posts: 4,334 Member
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    louised88 wrote: »
    It's probably not fake. Just because they are thinner than you does not mean they don't legitimately have low self esteem.

    This.

    +2.

    I don't pay much attention to it because some people have an inner battle within themselves and they may legitimately see themselves as fat and are not just fishing for a compliment.
  • jonnyman41
    jonnyman41 Posts: 1,031 Member
    edited June 2015
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    If someone was doing this to somehow direct insults at me then I would challenge it but since the person is talking about herself why not just agree or sympathise and just get on with it. No need to worry about other people's hangups unless it is something that you are willing to help with. If someone is fishing for compliments then they are not secure in themselves just smile and accept that it is not you it is them.
  • Mapalicious
    Mapalicious Posts: 412 Member
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    xxthoroughbred wrote: »
    It's probably not fake. Just because they are thinner than you does not mean they don't legitimately have low self esteem.

    THIS.

    I'm "skinny" and make similar comments. Not everyone is comfortable with their body. Just because my love handle is smaller than yours doesn't mean it doesn't bother me.

    OK, and your feelings are totally legitimate. But what about the point that if you think that way about YOURSELF and your tiny little love handles, what must you think about your friends? How can we express our own insecurities and emotions without hurting those around us or those we love?
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
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    JuniperVera wrote: »
    xxthoroughbred wrote: »
    It's probably not fake. Just because they are thinner than you does not mean they don't legitimately have low self esteem.

    THIS.

    I'm "skinny" and make similar comments. Not everyone is comfortable with their body. Just because my love handle is smaller than yours doesn't mean it doesn't bother me.

    OK, and your feelings are totally legitimate. But what about the point that if you think that way about YOURSELF and your tiny little love handles, what must you think about your friends? How can we express our own insecurities and emotions without hurting those around us or those we love?

    I really don't think about my friends' bodies, period. I am completely self absorbed in that the only body I judge is my own.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 27,952 Member
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    4rtistry wrote: »
    As someone with BDD, I try to be supportive rather than bitchy when I hear these comments. You have no idea how the other person is feeling or what motivated them to say that. You don't necessarily have to throw out the "No, you look lovely" card, but countering with "Yeah, you've put on a few" is a dick move, imo.

    EDIT: Ack, didn't realize the person before me had necro'd. Ignore everything, carry on...

    I too would not assume the person was fishing for compliments, but then I have known people with anorexia who were definitely not fishing when they complained about being fat.

    Would you be so kind as to post a good link on Body Dysmorphic Disorder?
  • ambersanford204
    ambersanford204 Posts: 37 Member
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    It is annoying I agree, but they are likely struggling just as much as the rest of us. This kind of behavior is usually due to a body dysmorphic disorder so be understanding.
  • OmbreTink
    OmbreTink Posts: 4 Member
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    I'm the same as other's have mentioned here, I point out to my obviously skinny friends if they're so fat, they what am I? If the person isn't skinny, I mention different tips I know to help with weight lost, but I've only ever really had people who are super skinny and if anything all they need is toning complain to me about being fat.
  • Dnarules
    Dnarules Posts: 2,081 Member
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    Another necro thread.....
  • jnv7594
    jnv7594 Posts: 983 Member
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    lauren3101 wrote: »
    I always say, 'if you think you're so fat, then what must you think of me?' Normally shuts them up,

    Oh my gosh, so much this ^^^. I don't usually say it, but that's always the first thing I think when someone on here who is disgusted with themselves at 150 pounds...I wonder what they thought of someone like me who was once almost 300. I still feel that way now that I have lost over 90 pounds. I mean I'm a lot smaller than I was, but still quite a bit bigger than some girls I see complaining about their bodies, most of who don't have even an ounce of sagging skin like I do, lol.

  • Azexas
    Azexas Posts: 4,334 Member
    edited June 2015
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    Dnarules wrote: »
    Another necro thread.....

    Ah dang it i didn't even realize it. Lol

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