ME & Relationships / Question
Published: June 18, 2008
Dear TeenHealthFX,
i was kissing a guy who happens to be taller than me and(i didn't tell him to) he tried to pick me up! i was so stunned because I am self-concious about my weight and avoid being carried all the time (but he did it!!!!)and on top of that he dropped me right away because he hurt his back. I was so embarrassed. I tried to apologize and he called me a "fat ass" and told me to "forget it." I just ran out of the room I was so upset. I don't want to talk to him but I'm really angry. What should I do?
Signed: Kissed A Guy Who Insulted My Weight
Dear Kissed A Guy Who Insulted My Weight,
TeenHealthFX can absolutely understand why you would be feeling so upset and angry. But we think that the person who should really be embarrassed and apologetic is this guy for being so unbelievably rude and inconsiderate to you. No matter how much you weigh or what he may have done to his back, he has NO right to be so hurtful and cruel to you. He may have been the one to say “forget it,” however, FX thinks that you should forget him.
As for what to do from here, since you are feeling so angry, FX thinks it depends on what you want. For example, you could:
- Go up to this guy and say something like, “When you kissed me and dropped me I actually felt embarrassed and realized I tried to apologize. But the more I think of it, you should be the one to be embarrassed and to apologize for fro acting in such a crappy way. You may have said ‘forget it,’ but I say, ‘forget you.’”
- Stay away from this guy and put him on your list of mean people who you just don’t have the time for. If he approaches you in any way or says anything else that is cruel in the future, stand up to his boorish behavior and stand up for yourself when and if the need ever arises.
- Think about how you want to be treated and how you deserve to be treated. No one has the right to curse at you and put you down. Try to think of some things you can say if anyone ever tries to do or say something hurtful to you in the future – and remember that you do not have to apologize or make up for other people who act like baboons!
Signed: TeenHealthFX
