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Old Dec 10, 2010, 09:40 PM
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My T was trying to build me up as he has done many times.
He mentioned how I held down a good job, that I was good at many things, and that I am not unattractive, or that I am attractive,
not that you are a pin up..... Not sure how to take this, we joke around
and I laughed, but I dont know that was appropriate for him to say.
It did not build me up. I know I'm pretty, but I agree I'm not a pin up
at 50, but does he have to point that out?
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Old Dec 10, 2010, 10:48 PM
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Masimo I would be insulted at that comment. Not that being called a pinup is appropriate either. The comment falls into the category: " You don't sweat much for a fat girl". Just my opinion.. and I tend to look at the negative side of people's comments as they relate to me personally.
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Old Dec 11, 2010, 08:41 AM
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Masimo I would be insulted at that comment. Not that being called a pinup is appropriate either. The comment falls into the category: " You don't sweat much for a fat girl". Just my opinion.. and I tend to look at the negative side of people's comments as they relate to me personally.

Well, I think it was in poor taste too. I think he probably had second
thoughts after he said it....I hope. He has never said anything to insult me
before. I know he finds me attractive, so even though it kind of hurt,
I have to let this go. Even with this remark, he generally makes me
feel very good about myself. This sounds crude, but I dont think he
would kick me out of bed. As much as I'm attracted to him, he's no
prize either. So why do I want him so?????? Damn transference stuff.
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Old Dec 11, 2010, 04:15 PM
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So why do I want him so?????? Damn transference stuff.

(((Masimo))) I'm right there with you on the transference stuff. Something I'm going through a little bit of myself.
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Old Dec 12, 2010, 09:50 AM
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I would have said, "you're no supermodel yourself, you know"
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Old Dec 13, 2010, 02:56 AM
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My T was trying to build me up as he has done many times.
He mentioned how I held down a good job, that I was good at many things, and that I am not unattractive, or that I am attractive,
not that you are a pin up..... Not sure how to take this, we joke around
and I laughed, but I dont know that was appropriate for him to say.
It did not build me up. I know I'm pretty, but I agree I'm not a pin up
at 50, but does he have to point that out?
He was trying to let you know he was being honest in telling you you were attractive by letting you know his view was realistic, not idealistic. It was an awkward attempt to demonstrate sincerity in the compliment by being clear that he wasn't overstating the case. Understandably you took the not a pin-up part as a slight and have focused on that rather than the compliment he gave you in telling you you're attractive. It's the sort of thing people do sometimes to try and make clear that they're aren't just telling another what they want to hear. I don't know your history with him and previous comments about this sort of thing--your appearence--and what self-esteem issues you ahve about that issue, but in an attempt to appear sincere he spoiled the positive feedback he gave you. He wanted to compliment honestly without you taking it as an overcompliment--i.e., not believeable. He made a real mess.
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