Friends or family describing you. What would they say?

Apart from strong and independent, I’m not sure!

Conscientious, hardworking, impulsive and stubborn.

My siblings look on me as a loving, efficient and practical person and they turn to me whenever any kind of family issues arise. For example, when my disabled brother recently had a relationship breakdown and left his partner it was a given that he would come and live with me. When he died very suddenly less than a fortnight ago it fell to me to make the arrangements for his funeral. My siblings rely on me as a ‘fixer’, but in fairness they are hugely supportive and are genuinely appreciative of me. (And of my husband.)

In recent family WhatsApp chats I’ve been described as a ‘good person’, ‘very thorough’, ‘a star’ - and most recently; “thank goodness for her”. Oh yes, and they describe me as ‘the right sort’ of Christian. 😂

My 7 year old grandson had to find one word to describe each family member- the word he chose for me was fun granny. I’ll take that!

I dread to think!

Actually my daughter in law says regularly that I’m very generous.
I think they might say I’m family minded, bake good cakes, and spoilt by my husband. Which I am.

I expect every friend and family member would have a very individual perspective, that would also vary according to whether they were talking to me or a third party 🤣🤣🤣

My GC refer to me as naughty nanny because I tell them straight if they are misbehaving. They know very well I love them but unlike their parents I won’t put up with their tantrum's.

A colleague once stated she calls a spade a spade. I’m very good at putting my foot in it. I’m also caring told by my son my hearts in the right place. Over sensitive, over thinks things which is probably my illness of fibromyalgia.

I asked my daughter, she said ‘outgoing, forthright, generous and a great cook’

I've been described by friends as Bohemian and "different". I think they were being complimentary!

I wouldn’t risk asking .

I imagine the GC would describe me as a pushover but strict on manners and politeness.

I have no idea what my AC think of me, hopefully kindly and always on hand to help with childcare, with a sprinkling of scattiness and insecurity.

I can't imagine how they really refer to me but I'd like to think they see me as tolerant, kind and loving. I'm sure they'd really call me 'opinionated'!

Probably a bit forgetful. I've been off Gransnet for a while but now I'm back and have completely forgotten how to start a thread.
Anyone remember me from a few years back? I still see some names I remember.
Help please.

I can’t remember you Nanny27, but there are so many people on GN that it’s difficult to remember everyone.
Anyway, welcome back.

Nanny27 click Forums at the top. Pick the one you’d like from the list and click start new discussion and away you go. Welcome back 😀

An ex SIL once described me as uncaring, unloving with no emotional intelligence. Strange remark really, as other friends and family said just the opposite, with a good sense of of humour!
I made no response to him re his hurtful comment, just a ‘dignified silence’ to use the words of my lovely Mum- and although hurt by it I didn’t respond angrily, although I felt furious inside, as despite my lack of emotional intelligence 😉 I knew he was hurting and just lashing out. We don’t speak now, and as we both still live in the same village avoid each other where possible.

Very open - minded and non judgemental, extremely loyal, self-deprecating.
A quiet person, self aware and very affectionate with loved ones.

Thanks for the replies Madaleneand beechnut
I remember some names from way back, Anniebach, Monica, Paddyann and Urmstogran.(changed name now i think). Lovely to see so many new names though. Thanks for the welcome.

M0nica

A significant number of people, feel that everyone has a high opinion of them.

I admire their self-confidence.

I’m not sure about that 🤭

My husband described me once as like an expensive clock that’s been taken apart and out back together with a bit missing. It still works but its just not quite right! Now my ex😂

My lot would say "she always has to have the last bloody word!"

If I had a fiver for every time I've heard it......

flappergirl

I've been described by friends as Bohemian and "different". I think they were being complimentary!

I am often described as that and also “arty looking”.

My eldest son says I’m a people pleaser and never say no even when I should. I think I’m being kind but he thinks people take advantage of my kindness another person said bluntly “people take you for a mug”. I’m trying to learn to say no. No excuses just sorry no I can’t I’m busy.