SIL sends nude photos of herself

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Registered: 11-02-2006
SIL sends nude photos of herself
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Thu, 11-02-2006 - 10:48am

Hi there -- My husband told me that he got an email from his sister, in which she said she got some photos taken of herself by a professional photographer. She sent the email to a bunch of people (I wasn't included). My husband was reluctant to open the attached photos, wondering what she meant by "professional." He opened one photo and closed it right away, upon realizing the photos were of her nude!

I did not see the photos, but I am assuming they are tastefully done. Like some sexy boudoir photos a wife might give her husband. But SIL sent them to friends and family members!

I should mention that SIL is 6 feet tall, skinny, blonde and likes to walk around in her underwear. She is European too and lives in Europe, where I know people are more comfortable with nakedness.

I am just shocked that she'd do this. I'm all for taking pictures of yourself and feeling better about your body. But why does she have to send them to everyone? Especially her brother!! I think I'm going to throw up.

Am I overreacting? Thanks in advance for any replies!

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Registered: 11-21-2003
Thu, 11-02-2006 - 11:01am
European or not thats just plain weird. I dont think theres much you can do. DH should tell her not to send that stuff again.
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Registered: 10-20-2001
Thu, 11-02-2006 - 12:07pm
Since she lives in Europe, this might just be a difference in culture. Nudity is no big deal there. I would just send her an email to let her know u got the photos and that's it! don't go off on a rant because she probably won't understand why u have such a huge problem with nudity and u'll end up putting ur dh in the middle of a family feud!
HTH,
Candy
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Registered: 05-05-2003
Fri, 11-03-2006 - 7:50am
You know I think it depends on what DH's reaction was. If he thought it was odd, then it probably was. Even for his culture. lol
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Registered: 11-02-2006
Fri, 11-03-2006 - 9:19am
Thanks for the replies. Yes, DH thought it was weird too. So I guess I'm reacting normally.
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 11-03-2006 - 11:54am

What I would like to know is in what culture is it okay to send those kind of photos to your brother?

I mean no offense, but IMO, that is just gross.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Sat, 11-04-2006 - 8:29pm
Ummm, okaaay. There is something seriously wrong here. I would never send anyone in my family nude pictures of me. That is just gross. I think that your Dh needs to tell his sister that he didn't appericate her sending nude pictures of himself, because that is private and a side of her he doesn't want to see.

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Tue, 11-07-2006 - 7:55pm
No, you are not overreacting. She should not be sending nude pics of herself to her family. If she wants her boyfriend or husband to have them or if she wants them for herself, that is fine.
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