I have a genuine question. From a young age, I've noticed that women can be quite hard on each other—often criticizing appearances or accomplishments, particularly when they see someone doing better than themselves. For example, I made the decision to distance myself from most of my girlfriends, except for one, to focus on my personal growth. This choice helped me avoid backstabbing, bullying, and drama, and I believe it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I see similar traits in Tamara.
Isn't this behavior often rooted in jealousy? My second question is about the tendency I’ve observed among Balkan women in high school: they seem to be very envious of each other's successes, often aiming to undermine them instead of celebrating accomplishments. I have a colleague who, after marrying a Swedish man, distanced herself from tradition and shared some unsettling stories with me (I’m Swedish). It appears that they often make negative remarks about each other, especially regarding beauty.
Let’s be honest—many Serbian women tend to possess a more masculine appearance and don’t fit conventional standards of femininity, while a small percentage do embody more traditionally attractive qualities. Unfortunately, those who do are often criticized by others who may feel threatened. Is this forum largely filled with Serbian women? And before anyone asks, no this is not Tamara.
Thank you in advance!