what's their problem?
By pinklilly
@pinklilly (3443)
Australia
June 3, 2011 11:00pm CST
People judging you and talking about you.
I just went and did my weekly food shop in the next big town to where we live. I had 3 different people staring at me and say something to the other person with them.
What was it? Was it because I was happy? Or did I look too young to have a baby or was it because I was looking good and all nicely dressed??
What is it with these people?
It was obvious I wasn't imagining it...lol..
I pretended to ignore them but felt the erge to ask them what their problem was... but restrained myself..
What would have you done?
Have you been in a similar situation?
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4 responses
@cream97 (29086)
• United States
11 Jun 11
Hi. pinklilly. I have had this happen to me too many times that I can possibly name! I have gotten the cold stares whenever I go out too. I believe that it is because I look younger than my age. Many women will stare at me, like they have never seen a girl before. And the men will stare too. Last month when my son was at his Awards Ceremony, there was this one lady that just kept looking at me so funny. She stared at me like I was not supposed to be there. I mean, there were other families that were standing up against the wall just like me. Both young and old family members. I just could not understand why she kept on looking at me so funny. I mean, I did not do anything to her. I guess she was trying to intimidate me with her stare. I just did not understand why she was looking at me so harshly. I did not know her at all. So, I stood right where I was, and I did not even bother to leave. I wasn't going to let some woman drive me away. If anything I will drive her away!
If people look at you strangely and harshly it is because you are beautiful and they are just critical of others.
If people look at you strangely and harshly it is because you are beautiful and they are just critical of others.2 people like this
@pinklilly (3443)
• Australia
17 Jun 11
I too, especially when I had my first child at 22 but a lot of people thought I was much younger..
I had one lady ask how I managed. I had already completed school and got a diploma. I had to explain myself to her, than she apologiesed for assuming...
I know some Females that get jealous if they see a beautiful girl and I find that they Criticise. I don't like to be involved in that kind of talk because I know what it feels like.
You must of felt really awkward. Good to see you stood your ground.
@marapplestiffy (2182)
• Philippines
4 Jun 11
yeah, what's their problem right?!
I think they're just so disappointed with their lives that making snide comments at other people makes them feel superior in some way...they're simply not happy people, so just ignore them and stay happy!!!!
@pinklilly (3443)
• Australia
4 Jun 11
I think you may just be right....
I did smile at her earlier in the car park as we both got there at the same time and she didn't even smile back.... All the people seemed very unpleasant.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
4 Jun 11
It does get annoying to see people talk about you or staring but I just ignore it and keep going =) I think it as they have the time to talk about me then I'm unique =) Lol!
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@jeanneyvonne (5501)
• Philippines
5 Jun 11
People are always curious about other people and sometimes, they didn't know when to stop crossing the boundaries of being overly curious. In your situation, you felt that you are being talked about even though you are practically in front of them. I guess some people really don't have the guts to say something directly to the person they are talking about.
I suggest that you ignore this kind of people, as I would. I don't have the time and the luxury of pinning on them and gaining their approval. I don't have to as so can you. I have a good life waiting for me and it would be a shame of I let some people ruin it just because they want to.
