Skip to main content

Post content has been hidden

To unblock this content, please click here

Z
Super April 2010

I hate my hands!!!

Z, on December 17, 2009 at 11:55 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 27

I absolutely hate my hands. I've been made fun of my whole life, got fired from my job over it and am terrified about when I have to show people a ring on them!!! Is it ok to take your ring off to show it to people? I've been engaged for awhile and recently found out I'm getting a ring worth looking at and it just occurred to me that people will be staring at my hands!

27 Comments

Latest activity by Z, on December 27, 2009 at 4:34 PM
  • W
    Master June 2010
    wowjunkie ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    You've been fired over your hands? I think if that's what your comfortable with, then do it. It's your ring.

    • Reply
  • Z
    Super April 2010
    Z ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    I was a blackjack dealer (the worst job in the world for me cause everyone just stares at your hands) and a whole table started making fun of me. I started to cry, misunderstood my supervisor and left the table. Got fired for not keeping my composure to the point of endangering company assets. Best thing that ever happened to me though. Such a negative environment.

    • Reply
  • W
    Master June 2010
    wowjunkie ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    That's so mean! Seriously, they had nothing better to do than to make fun of someone's hands?!? I'm sorry people are so stupid (I have problems with random, painful bloating and people ask me all the time if I'm expecting so I know the feeling.)

    • Reply
  • Z
    Super April 2010
    Z ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    Yeah, when I was young and arrogant I used to reply "well, nobody's perfect" but I've been worn down and can't muster the courage any more. I have always had a strict no bracelets or rings policy for boyfriends but this time I have to give on that Smiley sexy

    • Reply
  • W
    Master June 2010
    wowjunkie ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    Yeah I have thicker wrists and have a no bracelet rule as well. I'm sure your ring is beautiful enough to distract from your self-consciousness!

    • Reply
  • Soon to be AME
    Devoted August 2010
    Soon to be AME ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    As long as you trust the person who you are handing your ring to, I don't see a problem with taking it off- I actually have done the same :o). You might want to ask your FH to see what he says if you are still concerned.

    • Reply
  • Mrs. Carmen
    Master September 2010
    Mrs. Carmen ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    People...make fun of...your...what?!

    Really? They make fun of your HANDS?! I don't get that. At all. I mean, I never condone making fun of anyone for anything. But I've never seen hands, of all things, that are laughable. (And my grandma has RA so bad each of her knuckles is literally the size of a golf ball. So I've seen some scary hands.)

    Do you mind if I ask what's supposedly so wrong with them? I mean, I really hate my middle finger on my right hand because it was broken when I was a kid (taking too many notes in class. I'm not kidding) and so now it's kinda crooked. But no one's ever made fun of me for it. I doubt anyone's even noticed.

    Anyway, if it bothers you that much, then yeah, just take off your ring to show it. It's your ring. I'd be nervous about losing it personally, but I've lost quite a few rings in my life. I have terrible luck with jewelry. heh.

    *hug* I'm sorry you feel self-conscious. But everyone feels that way about something. No worries. =0)

    • Reply
  • Z
    Super April 2010
    Z ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    They call me man hands. They're not crazy big or masculine but I'm not a very big person and most of me is pretty feminine so they must just stick out. It wasn't a one time thing so that makes me feel like it's true. But, everyone struggles with something and this is my thing. Oh well. I will probably just leave it on (I also have bad luck with losing jewelery) and deal with it. Anyone know how to post a pic from a cell phone? I'll show you what I'm talking about. We're all friends here right? Smiley sexy

    • Reply
  • Dee
    Devoted September 2010
    Dee ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    OMG I never thought I would ever find someone other than me that hates thier hands so much. I am mortified just thinking of how much my hands will be photographed that day. My hands are REALLY skinny and my wrists are EXTREMELY tiny and my veins usually pop out so they look like grandma hands....aagghhh, I dont want to think about it anymore...

    P.S. I hate my feet too -sigh-

    • Reply
  • Z
    Super April 2010
    Z ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    And everyone says "oh, you poor thing you hate your....hands?" Like there are worse things to hate. But it really is hard. People who like their hands don't know how much people see your hands. Signing things at the bank, shaking people's hands, playing board games. I've even been made fun of by the people at the nail place when I tried getting manicures to help them look nicer. And I'm allergic to the fake nails so I can't even do that. Sigh, indeed Dee. My feet are pretty much hobbit feet but they're small enough to be funny in a cute way. Plus I don't stick my feet out to someone the instant I meet them. I even hate praying since we hold hands around the dinner table.

    • Reply
  • Z
    Super April 2010
    Z ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    Hahaha. followed a tutorial from traci and apparently did it wrong. Is that a big enough picture for everyone? hahahahaha

    • Reply
  • Traci&Bob
    Master February 2010
    Traci&Bob ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    Oh also, about the pic, when you have one that you want to copy, make sure the URL has jpg at the end of it, urls that don't, won't work, just make sure the url has jpg like this, http://www.projectwedding.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/_mg_0274.jpg, see how it has jpg at the end? Well you highlight it, copy it and paste it in the IMG Tag box, click on Post Image Code, your picture will appear, it will have a code above it like this, img src="https://www.projectwedding.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/_mg_0274.jpg"> , I removed the arrow at the beginning of it so it would appear here so you could see the code, otherwise, you would highlight the WHOLE thing, paste it back here then Smiley smile

    • Reply
  • TinkerBell
    Super February 2011
    TinkerBell ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    I saw the pic of your hand and your hands are not bad at all. Wear your ring with pride and never let anyone put you down. We all have things we don't like about ourselves but, no one in this world is perfect. They look fine. Enjoy your ring and Congrats!!

    • Reply
  • 3.6.10Bride
    Super March 2010
    3.6.10Bride ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    First, I just want to say I think that anyone who makes fun of another person for physical features that they have no control over is a pretty insecure, low life, juvenile. But, since there are people out there like that, you've got to just learn to deal with it. I suggest proudly showing off your ring, on your finger. If anyone is so pathetic as to make a comment about your hands, simply reply with, "Well, I don't see a rock like this on your hand so there must not be too much wrong with mine!" That should shut them up.

    • Reply
  • Valerie Myers
    Valerie Myers ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    Lol, you go 3.6.10, I agree!!!

    • Reply
  • Shell
    Master June 2009
    Shell ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    Woo! you go 3.6.10!

    • Reply
  • Officially His Mrs P.
    Master October 2010
    Officially His Mrs P. ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    Frankly Z, I think your hand is absolutely beautiful!!! When I look at the picture I dont see anything that would suggest otherwise....if you wanna dress it up, try Minx on your nails & top it off with your fabulous ring...that'll draw the attention away from the rest of your hand!!!

    • Reply
  • Whitni
    VIP June 2010
    Whitni ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    You've been fired over your hands? really!!?? people who pick out the flaws in others, are just really insecure about their own features!! Dont worry about that!!! Thats just ridiculous...ugh! (sorry, i just hate when people think thats ok) Anywhoooo...lol! If taking it off to show others is the most comfortable thing for you, then go for it!

    • Reply
  • The Potters
    Master September 2009
    The Potters ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    Ummmm.... YOUR HANDS ARE FINE!!!!!!!!!! You will never be able to accept that, but they really look completely normal to me. I don't get it at all. But I know how it is to hate something about yourself and then that is all you think about. But try not to. You are beautiful and a wonderful person....WITH AN AWESOME RING TO SHOW OFF!! :o)

    • Reply
  • J.J
    Master September 2011
    J.J ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    I don't see anything wrong with your hands! And maybe having this gorgeous ring will make you feel more dainty and less critical of your hand.

    • Reply

You voted for . Add a comment 👇

×
WeddingWire celebrates love ...and so does everyone on our site! Explore how we embrace diversity

Groups

WeddingWire article topics