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milliespain Sun 04-Feb-18 09:49:07

I have a close friend who insists on sending me enormous albums of all her holidays, grandchildren's activities, meals out etc etc. And they are boring as nearly every photo is of her husband posing in the same position. I have now stopped opening the links> I feel really mean and I would really like to tell her to stop. I suppose I am a bit jealous as we cannot afford expensive holidays and my grandchildren live a long way away unlike hers who come round very regularly. I really would like to tell her how I feel as it is now affecting our friendship. Any advice please.

Teetime Sun 04-Feb-18 10:33:31

I would probably just say how nice and then delete them if digital and bin them if not. Don't be jealous its such a destructive emotion and you probably have things in your life that she wishes she had. She is showing off and that shows that there must be some uncertainty there and she is looking for your approval. Let it wash over you and be the bigger person.

Jane10 Sun 04-Feb-18 10:59:04

Maybe she's not showing off but just genuinely and misguidedly thinks that you or anyone else outside the family is interested?

Anniebach Sun 04-Feb-18 11:15:07

Sorry to say this but how can she be a close friend when you resent her happiness

Maggiemaybe Sun 04-Feb-18 11:41:38

I wonder why she is so insensitive of your situation, but you must like her and enjoy her company? Just delete the photos, don’t feel you have to wade through them. Unless they’re very out of the ordinary, there’s nothing as boring as pictures of other people’s lives. Don’t let it spoil your friendship, if you value it.

Smithy Sun 04-Feb-18 13:39:14

Don't take it personally or read too much into it. It seems to be the way now that a lot of people think everyone and their Granny want to see their photos. I just politely look at them, make a general comment and delete (if they're on my email). No need to say much or cause offence.

midgey Sun 04-Feb-18 13:43:10

I agree Smithy, everyone seems to think that everyone else is riveted by their normal every day life..... Not so in my case either!