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How to respond when a friend makes hurtful comments about your appearance

My friend has started making comments about my weight and appearance that she claims are helpful, but they make me feel self-conscious and hurt.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Criticism disguised as concern reveals the thin line between care and cruelty, where good intentions become a shield for harmful words.

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