Who ya gonna call? GHOSTBUSTERS!

I've never had to deal with that, but several of my friends have. I think you should just be happy you only look like a ghost and actually aren't one.

this took a dark turn

I feel your pain OP. Own it and don't worry what anyone says, you'll tan while you're out there :) If it does bother you though next time just put on a tanning spray a couple days before you go anywhere you're wearing a swimsuit to and get a light tan. I've pretty much learned I have to at the beginning of summer or use a spray tan(some look natural if you use the right ones)

Try not to feel the pressure to tan, think of the long term effects and dont forget sunscreen!

There's some natural tanners that are okay and don't have long term effects at all. Or only sitting in the sun for 5min at the beginning of summer also isn't horrible.

I think 5 meant that OP should feel no pressure to tan because there is nothing inherently better about being tan, despite current trends. Pale people are beautiful too :)

That's why I said in my original comment if it really bothers her because obviously it seems like it does, just letting people know there are some tanners are that are natural ingredients and don't cause any long term effects. But I told her it also sounds like me, I'm whiter than white, I told her to own it and forget what everyone else says about her. I just like to offer tips in case it does bother her that much..

Your skin is beautiful as it is. Forget about everyone ouy there addicted to tanning. I never get what all this changing your skin, changing your hair, etc etc is all about.

since it's summer, sunscreen wouldn't be a bad idea

I guess the sunscreen is working then.

You're beautiful. If you do read this, please smile because you have no idea how much truth there is in that statement. I truly believe it. Dont feel bad about being white.

I know what that feels like. I'm the palest one of all my friends and family, and someone went on a date with me but told his friends he wouldn't talk to me again because i was so pale. Also, spray tans can be good, just do it right if you're going to. And no tanning beds.

That's really shallow of him...to not go out again based on your natural skin shade.

I hope you don't risk getting a tan