I dated someone obsessed with Princess Diana – he wanted me to look like her

He was utterly obsessed with the late Diana, Princess of Wales (Picture: Getty/ Metro)

‘I just wish women were more demure, like Princess Diana,’ my boyfriend, Jim*, sighed to his group of friends – while giving me unflinching eye contact.

It was difficult not to take that personally. As if the blatant sexism wasn’t enough, Jim was making a very obvious and targeted suggestion.

I stared back at him nervously, t...