As an Instagram influencer, having an inbox full of messages is nothing new. Yet, while many are positive and supportive, there’s a darker side to the DMs. You guessed it: sleazy messages from men. I’m talking about comments on your appearance, inappropriate “flirting,” and disrespectful remarks. And I’m no exception—I bet all women know the creepy kinda messages I’m talking about.
I’m used to getting these messages. You know, “you’re so fit” and “milf” – the standard. I usually have filters in place to stop them from going into my inbox. So, imagine my surprise when I receive a notification from an account of a blue-tick guy, a familiar face from a popular UK reality TV show. Here’s a man with a verified account, a public figure with a wife and three kids. I caught myself frowning. Weird, what does he want? I thought. Parenting advice? I opened up the chat…
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