Sarah Jessica Parker doesn’t like being thin – here’s why it’s so tough to hear that

Though it remains the ultimate compliment for most women, calling someone ‘skinny’ could trigger their deepest insecurities. Helen Coffey argues that it’s time to axe the weight chat altogether

Sarah Jessica Parker attends the after party for ‘Plaza Suite’ at The Savoy Hotel on January 28, 2024 in London. Photo: Getty

Helen Coffey
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‘You’re looking really trim — have you lost weight?”

I overheard a woman saying this to her friend this week as they greeted one another at a cafe. It’s a comment I’ve heard women make hundreds, if not thousands, of times; a comment I myself have made and received hundreds, if not thousands, of times. For as long as I can remember, it’s been the unspoken benchmark when it comes to compliments. Want a woman to feel really good about herself? Forget telling her that her new haircut is sensational, or that you love her shoes, or even that she’s beautiful. Instead, tell her that she looks that most coveted of prizes: thin.