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Woman Reveals She’s Losing Friends Over Being Too ‘Hot’
“Others refused to invite me to their birthday parties as they were worried I’d steal the limelight.”
Being born beautiful is a blessing, isn’t it?
But as we grow up from classic Disney princess stories – and of course from actual experience – there is not a single quality in life that doesn’t come with cons. Pretty people get ostracized, too, at least that’s what Lily Pitfield learns from living her life as the “pretty friend”.
The 25-year-old fashion assistant from Canary Wharf, London, has been sharing about how she’s lost friendships because of her “look” and the privileges it gives her.
Lily shared, “I’ve lost some pals in the past because they didn’t like me being the center of attention, even though I really didn’t want to be.”
“Others refused to invite me to their birthday parties as they were worried I’d steal the limelight. Girls can be super mean and b**chy. It’s frustrating because I’m kind, goofy, and humble and was raised to be beautiful inside and out.”
She shared her first experienced noticing the “pretty privilege” she’s had her whole life when she was 18.
“I was at a club and a man sent over a drink. I didn’t do anything to suggest I was interested in him so I was really shocked. I waved and said thank you and was genuinely chuffed,” she recalled.
“It was a huge confidence boost, up until then I had no idea how you look could influence how you’re treated.”
“When I go out with my friends, guys always single me out and give me free drinks, and bouncers will wave me to the front of the queue and give me free entry to clubs. It’s caused a stir with my friends as they don’t get the same treatment, but I can’t help it.”
She claims that she never really expected to be treated like that, but that’s just how it is. Another experience in Greece from back in 2016 also surprised her. A superyacht owner invited her on a cruise where she was treated to amazing food and beverages.
The other man did not expect anything in return and had her on board to “attract the cool crowd”.
“My family and friends remind me not everyone gets this treatment so I’m always grateful. Strangers are always nice to me, and I seem to always get what I want.”
