becomingkate

I called a family therapist today and left a message.  I hope she calls back!

H and I were chatting last night and she mentioned that she saw some pics of someone she knew and it looked like they had gained a lot of weight back from last year.  Then she sent me two photos of her, one from last year and one from this year.  Like what am I supposed to do, speculate on this girl's weight? Who cares?  I didn't answer it.  I think it's really hurtful to talk about someone's weight especially considering I too have gained weight back. And so has she!  I don't get it, I'm afraid to be associated with her now.  And she's coming up next week to spend a few days with me.  She's told me about her friend J who is coming with her.  She says she's too quiet and they have nothing in common.  So why do they hang out?  More gossip fodder?  I'm going to gather my own opinion of this girl.  I'l laugh if she turns out to be awesome.

I just don't know how to deal with this. Am I being too sensitive about the gossip? Does everyone do this? I just don't like it and I don't like it when it hits too close to home. How do you know, if you're friends with gossipy people, that they aren't gossiping about you as well?