Honestly the thought of Alex in the bedroom makes my skin crawl, I think he’s a horrid person and tries to cover a lot of it by pretending he’s ‘only joking’. My husband won’t enter the room if I’m playing one of their videos and Alex is on screen. Maddie always laughs it off like a fool but you can tell he thinks he’s superior to her.
hollyf*ckerby
Member
Someone actually educated and qualified to talk about palm oil is Anja in the comment section on the you tube video. She states she is a tropical ecologist with 15 years experience working with NGO's, and doesn't believe that palm oil can be sustainable. Maddie has hit back at everyone else who has said so, but she hasn't replied to this person, probably because she can't win the argument.
My stories this weekend were absolutely choc full of Maddie updates. Then she said Alex has been away all weekend. The need for constant attention is worrying.
My stories this weekend were absolutely choc full of Maddie updates. Then she said Alex has been away all weekend. The need for constant attention is worrying.
Pretty Hate Machine
Active member
I used to have a huge amount of time for Maddie and Alex. Mainly when they were living in her parents cottage and then in Brighton. I keep unsubbing and then subbing again to her youtube channel. 
I think I first side eyed her when they went travelling and for a short period her thumbnails were like close up bikini butt shots or something. It felt like it was to pull in views and I was really surprised she was that obvious about it. It was really a big reminder that like most youtubers they were there for the money at the end of the day.
I do generally still like them as a couple, but there is certainly a victim mentality there and a huge lack of self awareness at times I think. I like Alex and his sense of humour, but do wonder if he also has mental health issues of his own going on. He doesn't work does he? He's become another youtube husband which I can imagine might not be great for him.
I wasn't surprised by the move. I remember Alex talking at some point about wanting to buy, renovate and sell properties. I was actually surprised to see their house up for sale. I thought they might keep it and let it out, whilst purchasing another. (It sold for £260,000 and they bought for £230,000 I think)
I think what has put me off lately is the constant stream of ads in her insta account now. (I've unsubbed to that) It's a lot, and despite what she says I don't believe for one second that she likes all these products. A lot of them have been for quite crappy brands. It was a big eye opener in one of her videos when she showed all the free skincare in her bathroom cabinet. I suspect they may have become caught up in all the greed that seems to belong to youtubers nowadays. It's sad because it's so far from the messages she used to feel strongly about. I don't expect her to be perfect by any means, but to talk about minimalism whilst accepting so much free stuff that enables their lifestyle just grates a bit with me especially in these hard times for so many.
I think I first side eyed her when they went travelling and for a short period her thumbnails were like close up bikini butt shots or something. It felt like it was to pull in views and I was really surprised she was that obvious about it. It was really a big reminder that like most youtubers they were there for the money at the end of the day.I do generally still like them as a couple, but there is certainly a victim mentality there and a huge lack of self awareness at times I think. I like Alex and his sense of humour, but do wonder if he also has mental health issues of his own going on. He doesn't work does he? He's become another youtube husband which I can imagine might not be great for him.
I wasn't surprised by the move. I remember Alex talking at some point about wanting to buy, renovate and sell properties. I was actually surprised to see their house up for sale. I thought they might keep it and let it out, whilst purchasing another. (It sold for £260,000 and they bought for £230,000 I think)
I think what has put me off lately is the constant stream of ads in her insta account now. (I've unsubbed to that) It's a lot, and despite what she says I don't believe for one second that she likes all these products. A lot of them have been for quite crappy brands. It was a big eye opener in one of her videos when she showed all the free skincare in her bathroom cabinet. I suspect they may have become caught up in all the greed that seems to belong to youtubers nowadays. It's sad because it's so far from the messages she used to feel strongly about. I don't expect her to be perfect by any means, but to talk about minimalism whilst accepting so much free stuff that enables their lifestyle just grates a bit with me especially in these hard times for so many.
TeaBiscuit
Member
It's weird, the effect money has on people. I see it so often on YouTube. A person is so enjoyable to watch in the beginning, but once the money starts flowing, they change (often not for the better) and become completely unrelatable to their core audience. They also start copping an attitude with their subscribers in the comment section and it doesn't seem to occur to them at all that these are the people who put them in the position they are currently enjoying.
I sometimes wonder if money would change me. I live a very simple life. I have everything I need and I can't really think of anything that I would buy simply because I had the means. I have a house. I've lived here a very long time and my children grew up within these walls. Would I move just because I could afford to do so? Probably not. All of my memories are here. I have one handbag. It is a denim bag with flowers embroidered on it. I bought it just out of college. Thirty-five years later, I'm still using it. I have no desire to buy another one because the bag I have still looks nice and it's in perfectly good condition.
I would love to take a holiday, though. A week in a little cottage on a quiet lake somewhere: just me, the sounds of nature, a crackling fire, and a big pile of books.
I don't think I know how to be extravagant. I can't even come up with a luxurious holiday fantasy.
I sometimes wonder if money would change me. I live a very simple life. I have everything I need and I can't really think of anything that I would buy simply because I had the means. I have a house. I've lived here a very long time and my children grew up within these walls. Would I move just because I could afford to do so? Probably not. All of my memories are here. I have one handbag. It is a denim bag with flowers embroidered on it. I bought it just out of college. Thirty-five years later, I'm still using it. I have no desire to buy another one because the bag I have still looks nice and it's in perfectly good condition.
I would love to take a holiday, though. A week in a little cottage on a quiet lake somewhere: just me, the sounds of nature, a crackling fire, and a big pile of books.
I don't think I know how to be extravagant. I can't even come up with a luxurious holiday fantasy.
oshare
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THANK YOU for saying this!
Truly, this means so so much to me, more than I can express.I am severely ill. I am homebound, in a lot of pain and bed-ridden about 90% of the day and pretty much always alone. I don't want to go into the details (and please don't pity me, I am learning to accept it and sharing it is part of my journey) but it's really a rotten way to live. When I first fell ill I got so many people like this "oh I wish I could rest all day" and "are you still happily resting at home? i wish I could do that", "still nicely at home?". Yeah it's nice being at home WHEN IT'S NICE. And when you feel healthy, happy and can do this or rest up and it's because you want it. Not because you freaking sick. It's so incredibly insensitive and it's so hurtful. I would LOVE to trade places with someone who is HAPPY to be sick. Like PLEASE take my place, I would love to go back to work and have an actual life in stead of living like a plant on a shelf (no offense to plants, they are my main company during the day ).
Thank you, really. People can be so horribly insensitive, it's really hurtful and painful to read / hear.
).Thank you, really. People can be so horribly insensitive, it's really hurtful and painful to read / hear.
The Rascal
Member
Well she sure put Alex in his place during the food tasting.... telling him she is the one bringing in the money. What a horrible person!!! No need to say that to your fiancee!!!!
AsterSalonen
Well-known member
I feel like I'm a horrible person for even commenting on this, but what she said in her new video shocked me a little. Maybe I misunderstood?
Maddie was complaining that they would have to save up for "one or two months" to do projects on their house, and that it was really annoying. Did I understand that correctly? I think I must live on a different planet...
Maddie was complaining that they would have to save up for "one or two months" to do projects on their house, and that it was really annoying. Did I understand that correctly? I think I must live on a different planet...
lythamstannes
Member
I particularly enjoyed this woman's response to her in-depth content analysis of tinned tomatoes...I watched the Aldi video. The amount of times she said "they don't have LENTILS or TOFU", she was loud all the shoppers must have heard her
#it's like saying everyone who dislikes you is jealous. no, maddie. some people dislike you because of your personality, and your hypocrisy. not everyone is miserable because they don't like someone. I think there have been valid criticisms of maddie on this forum. the fact that she has positioned herself as a "sustainable minimalist" for years and all of a sudden is now buying multiples of her own book to fill up an empty bookcase! I wish influencers would consider whether their "trolls" actually have a point.
This thread has made me feel so much better, I'm so insecure about having never been abroad. I grew up quite poor and only just locked down my first "real" job, hoping to finally be able to travel within the next few years, but people can definitely be really judgemental when you tell them you've never been on a plane. Nice to know I'm not alone
oshare
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This.
A while ago my parents got this specialty bread, that is not vegan. I said it smelled really nice (it did, freaking amazing!). My dad kept offering me / telling me to take some if I wanted (which was super kind). I had to keep telling him I can't because it's not vegan. Then he said: "But you can...! If you want to". Then I had to explain that No I can't because my morals are everything for me, something I am and will hold onto for dear life because they are who make me who I am. Because I have such high standards and high morals, I think I can be the kindest and most compassionate. Setting it aside for my personal benefit, and making someone else suffer.. I would feel so bad, guilty and disgusting. Imagine getting paid for it. That's really taking it to the next level. I think you have to be honest with yourself and the people around you: What is the price of your morals?
Maddie's price is incredibly low. Someone can offer me a fortune and I wouldn't give them up, I rather stay true to myself than become a sell out like Maddie.
I agree. it's nasty to send such a horrible comment. But it is very interesting that influencers share these troll comments but don't share genuine criticism. Maddie must have received quite a few questions about her morals and ethics changing over the last year or so yet she never chooses to share those does she? an open conversation about that would be wonderful. intead she chooses to play a victim by only sharing the nasty comments
oshare
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Her response is so dismissive. I have seen it a lot from Maddie. She just can not handle anyone not sharing her vision or her opinion. She must be such a nightmare to work with. No wonder the curtain lady couldn't get it right. It's Maddie's way or no way.
Imagine what she must be like as a friend or partner. You share your honest thoughts and feelings with her, as a genuine feedback and you get this kind of response? So passive aggressive.
It's her followers and viewers who are paying for all that garbage. At least take them seriously. Without them she's nothing.
I feel sorry for the viewer, they took so much time out of their day to write. And it was well written as well, so heartfelt and honest. She should take notes, not brush it off. LISTEN TO YOUR VIEWERS, YOUTUBERS.
Imagine what she must be like as a friend or partner. You share your honest thoughts and feelings with her, as a genuine feedback and you get this kind of response? So passive aggressive.
It's her followers and viewers who are paying for all that garbage. At least take them seriously. Without them she's nothing.
I feel sorry for the viewer, they took so much time out of their day to write. And it was well written as well, so heartfelt and honest. She should take notes, not brush it off. LISTEN TO YOUR VIEWERS, YOUTUBERS.
Lizzie Mintdrop
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My partner works for Suez at a household waste centre, he's worked there for 20yrs. He sees people coming back every couple of years to tip their household furniture, ripped out fitted wardrobes, kitchens, TVs, sofas, beds, dining tables etc... He also sees the same people coming back who are involved in building work in their homes, ripping out walls, building extensions, new bathrooms, extending extensions, building offices at the bottom of the garden etc... It really does add to landfill, most of the stuff tipped isn't recycled. People like Maddie doing things that aren't needed are causing ecological disaster. I really hope Maddie keepd the things she has bought for this house for many years to come. My grandparents moved into their home in 1931 and when my grandad moved in with us 40yrs later he still had the same bedframes, wardrobes, dining table and chairs, Welsh dresser and display cabinets that they moved in with, all their big furniture, apart from 3 piece suite had never been replaced, that's minimalist and sustainable. Something we should all aspire to.
Another thing that's winding me up is she keeps on saying her sister will have this or that, did her sister have nothing in her home until Maddie was renovating? Did she live with no bath, no table or whatever else Maddie is offloading in her direction
Another thing that's winding me up is she keeps on saying her sister will have this or that, did her sister have nothing in her home until Maddie was renovating? Did she live with no bath, no table or whatever else Maddie is offloading in her direction
why does she just fucking love playing the victim so much? You’re not being “hated on”, people are just commenting in passing on how hypocritical you are with how you live your life compared to how you preach how other people should live theirs.
Shows how narcissistic she is too to claim people are “obsessed” with her.