SPILLING THE TEA ABOUT MYSELF | Lydia Elise Millen 

I just want to apologise for the poor sound on this video, I have been testing microphones to use in my videos and so far I haven’t found one that works. I had to send this video to be sound corrected because I didn’t want to have to refilm this because I don’t feel I’ve ever spoken this candidly about myself, my life and everything in between before and I think refilling would have lost that. So I have done my best and lots of people have worked hard to make good of this video, so I really hope you enjoy it as much as you can and Please know that I am doing my best to find a good microphone. xx

Please do a get ready with me video with you and Carrie! I think it would be hilarious 😆

I totally get the baby question! It is rude and presumptuous, and also has such potential to be hurtful if someone is unable to have kids. We were married for 9 years before we decided to have kids, luckily I fell pregnant quickly once we decided to go ahead, but we had put up with that question for 9 bloody years! Also, once I had had my son they only start flipping asking when you're having another one! I have never asked anyone that question, and never would!

Lydia, I must say that this was the content and the girl that drew me in years ago. I personally felt disconnected from you since the moving of houses and all of your content seemed contrived or you were just peddling another product onto us. But this video was top notch. It was real and raw and it reminded me of the time when I hit that subscribe button. I know people change as we get older, but there was something about this video that made me go “Ahh, there she is”. I hope to see more content like this in the future.

Loved the family background story! You should deffo do a video with your grandma, would LOVEEEEEEE to hear her stories!

You should be praised for being so open and comfortable about not wanting children (possibly ever). Becoming a parent is not an easy choice and it is definitely not something any woman should feel forced to do or feel ashamed not wanting to. Women are much more than just potential mothers.

Thank you for putting the kids thing that way... yes, I consider it to be a private matter and people doesn't realise how invasive the question is ❤

Lydia I saw you today at Heathrow airport!!!! It made my day 🌸but I was too shy to come up and talk to you ! I was standing there crying because I was seeing my daughter off as she is moving to America to work there for a year and my heart was breaking saying goodbye and then I turned around and saw you standing there and ended up crying my eyes out to my daughter and whispering in her ear I love you and please be careful and have a wonderful time and OMG Lydia is over there!!! lol We both ended up laughing 😂 and crying ......... i ended up waving good bye to her and then wanting to come over to you but I was still crying my eyes out...... love my baby girl and love you Lydia 💕🌸💕😍👜❤️

Your family situation made sense to me. It’s so obvious you’re proud of your Italian heritage. It contributes to your beauty. Plus, you’re such a hard worker, and you’re always trying to be the best person you can be. You’re always a joy to watch! I also love your sarcasm! 😆👏🏾

So many similarities with your life which I can relate to. My past is also very disjointed and it confuses a lot of people. You are proof that you can push through challenges and still succeed! Thank you for being very human xx

it is not uncommon when one is a child of divorced parents, not to want a child . Totally get it, regardless of your reasons or motivation , absolutely respect and admire your honesty. I don’t however , agree you do not have maternal instincts , you are an awesome fur mom. Your life must suit you, thanks for taking your subbies along for the ride.

Literally every single time I have a burst of motivation to be productive, you post a video! and I love your videos so much that I, obviously, have to stop whatever I'm doing and watch it right there! and I just want to say how much I appreciate your answer to the question on when you and Ali are having kids. As soon as I got married, people started asking those questions. And unbeknownst to them, I was having marital problems for the last three of the four years of being married. Because we struggled for so many years, we really needed to figure out whether or not we were going to last before bringing kids into it. My husband and I just filed for divorce. And I know people seem to think that asking when you were going to have kids is an innocent question, but they really don't understand how much it can hurt someone. We both really wanted to have kids, but we also knew that our marriage probably wasn't going to last despite three years of fighting to make it work. You never know the reason for why someone isn't having kids. especially with the amount of people out there that are struggling with infertility... I feel like we're at a point where we should just know better than to ask. So thank you so much for addressing that question as eloquently as you did. It's absolutely something that needs to be said again and again until we stop!

I’m blown away by your honesty and openness, so incredibly admirable!

You always have the most perfect sweaters. Way to slay sweater weather ♥️

Ah Lydia so excited for a chatty video. I already know it's gonna be wonderful. GORGEOUS HUMAN xxx

The baby question is the most invasive, rude question. I can’t have children, want them desperately, and have been told countless times that I my ‘eggs will dry up’ if I don’t have them soon, that I ‘don’t know what love is’ because I haven’t got children, and that I am somehow half a person without them. I never ask the question of others and agree with everything you said. Loved it.

I'm sat in my room with a cup of green tea (yes I drink tea this late) fully appreciating how open and honest this video is. Oh and loving that jumper!

Thank you so much for sharing this, you were so honest!Talking about your mum, dyslexia and the wealth of your grandparents are not easy topics and sometimes can be used against you (I can relate to that)!But you talked about it so gracefully and humble.Thank you for explaining the press-trips issue, honestly I was missing the press-trips but now I completely understand.A+++++ from me.xxx

Love how honest you were in this video, such a silly thing to relate to but when you were talking about your relationship with your Mum and how much things have changed to you both going out shopping together in IKEA. This is something I have recently done too with my own Mum in which I never thought would happen for lots of reasons personal to her! It’s lovely to hear you are speaking/ spending time together. I know now how much me and my mums relationship effects the happiness in my life. Also I absolutely love your jumper!! Xxx

Love this video! Thank you for sharing a bit of your more personal side

Lids i follow you since video number one and now everything makes sense! Thanks for beeing so honest and candid!!

This is such an honest and transparent video - you are a role model to so many

I loved this video Lydia, it's wonderful that you're so refreshingly honest and candid about things, even though you don't have to be. You can tell through your videos (although I've met you too, so can confirm) what a sweet, genuine person you are. Keep being you, because you're totally fabulous! xx

I'm Dyslexic and ADHD! I used to write completely mirror image as a little girl, and my mom homeschooled me during the early years to teach me to write because she was worried about my success. I also do the weird letter swapping thing and skipping letters or symbols, which made math a really difficult thing. I ended up taking the highest levels of math you could take in high school, finished my bachelors with the highest honours that can be received, and am about to graduate with a masters of science next week :) If anyone out there struggles with Dyslexia, ADHD, or similar, you're going to be okay.

Hi Lydia, You have inspired me so much this year. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in November last year and the last 10 months have been surgery, chemo and radiotherapy. I am in recovery now and am going back to work next week. Watching you has given me positivity, happiness and laughter (you are so funny 😂) I really enjoy watching your beauty routines and have invested in a By Terry mascara and Nars duo blush and love them. Please can you suggest an everyday lightweight foundation for work that doesn’t clog? Thank you for sharing your stories, you are so uplifting and just a classy, beautiful lady xox

OMG!!!! Your family sounds so so interesting and your grandma sounds sooo interesting it would be amazing if you did a QnA or story time with her one time xx

Just really want to thank you for saying that many people have serious fertility issues and struggle with the insensitivity of the questioning.

I really enjoyed your take on the press trips. As a viewer they are the least relatable thing about watching content creators. Even people who are extremely wealthy don't have time to travel to and from luxury hotels all across the world. I do enjoy watching press trip vlogs but after a while it can be quite "in your face" and I think you've found the perfect balance !

I loved this!! you spoke so eloquently and with great humour. Why are people disliking this?!?! It was great!!

I love your setup!! Its such a treat for my eyes to watch your videos, honestly!

You were already my fave but this video made me even love you more! Keep up with the hard work, it really shows in your content Xx

I clicked so quick! its so nice to see a different kind of video from you and loving your makeup and jumper...love ya doll xx

You’re my favourite RU-vidr EVER ❤️ best videos and only channel I watch every video x

Really enjoyed getting to know you better! Can't wait for more hose decorating cont! Xx

I absolutely loved this video. I nearly think it's one of my favorites. I often see RU-vidrs do question videos, but this is the best I've seen ever. I like how detailed and specific the questions were. They weren't the same, ole' usual ones and I appreciated your honesty. Learning about your family background, your relationship with your mom, and even your thoughts on motherhood felt so real and authentic. It's a reminder that no matter where we are in life rather financially, educationally, or whatever, we're all human kind of navigating this journey the best we know how and I felt that in this episode. Thank you so much for this content. I'm a fan of whatever you do, really because I love your humor, you style and your passion for what you do, but I absolutely love you authenticity and your ability to be yourself.

Amaaaaaaziiiing video! You truly seem like such a damn sane person!! So interesting to learn more about you xx

So excited for that video! Something new and fresh! I loved it ❤ xxx

Sorry to hear you had that happen to you. Keep shining Lydia, you are an inspiration to so many xx

So fun getting to know you better! Love your jumper! Wish the weather would break here so I can wear mine.

You articulate yourself so incredibly well in this video. Honestly this is one of my favourites of yours in a long time (not to say that I haven't loved your videos recently!).

Love this video Lydia. Your honesty shows through. Well done xxx

I *loved* your little sign-off, that was one of the best and most genuine! Also, thank you for speaking so candidly and thoroughly about yourself, I hope it's taken a small load off your shoulders! xx

Love that you’re so honest! Loved listening and watching ! ❤️

I truly like how genuine you are! You put a lot of work into what you do here and it shows. Loved the video.

Loved this, thank you. Appreciate the grace and elegance you displayed by respecting the people in your life, while also wanting to be open and honest with your subscribers. Very classy. ✨

When you get assaulted you don't necessarily know because in any ways did you ask for or you "shouldn't allow it to happen" in your own words... still not your fault! Loved the video and the fact that you are not constantly traveling around the world makes you a lot more relatable to your followers xx

Mate this is top notch content! 😂 and the sound is abso fine!

I love your Chatty videos. It’s great to get to know you a little more. Xx

Love your sweater!

This was so raw. So true, so you, I loved it!

I love how honest and authentic you are and how it comes through in all your videos. Love you Lydia!

Sounds was fine on the video, made me sad that you think everyone dislikes you, you’re so lovely!

Was it earl grey you just spilled? : ) There is no doubt you found your life soul mate in Ali. And your friend soul mate in Carrie. But to double dip and have her also be your work soul mate/and her wanting to be...that is really something special. ~It also reveals a lot about your character/loyalty. Did you realize you described her just as you would a successful marriage? How you complete one another? Well, I did! And It was beautiful to hear. : ) XO

Great video and i love how honest you speak about all these topics. I just love all of your videos and you are such an inspiration! Wish you all the best!

I love your sit down videos. This was great .. looking stunning as always hun ❤️

I love that you're opening up more to us! Love your content! Greetings from Amsterdam:)

Lydia, thank you for being vulnerable and sharing. You are a lovely person. Hugs from Texas!

Love how natural and relaxed you are! Not to mention how much you love your fur babies!,,

absolute love your sweater so cute and looks amazing on you as always

Loved this video SO much. Thank you for sharing all of this.❤️

Truly loved this video! Thank you for your honesty, I really feel like I understand you a lot better now in many respects. Would definitely be worth doing these kind of videos again in the future xx

Well done on the baby question. I’m 47 and people are still asking. LOL. I, like you, wasn’t sure if I wanted children and felt strange saying it out loud but sometime in my 30s I knew for sure it was not for me and luckily my husband felt the same so we opted for not. And there’s nothing wrong with that. You do you. And everyone else can mind their own damn business. ♥️

This video was so lovely to watch, you're absolutely amazing xxx

what a honest video! The family part can relate! All in all, more videos like that, you so down to earth! x

Thank you for sharing, Lydia~I always enjoy your videos and personality! 💋 Lisa

Thanks for being vulnerable and real! Fell in love with the genuine person you are all over again🥰

Absolutely loved this video. You truly showed us a side of you that we haven’t really seen in a while. I’m so glad that you got some of those things off of your chest I’ve seen too many comments about several of those topics! Keep up the good work, Lydia I’ve been following you for a few years now and I have never been able to get bored of a video xx 💓

Loved this style of a video and appreciate your openness and willingness to share with your subs. One of my favorite RU-vidrs!! xoxo

I loved the video!! I been watching you for over an year but I felt like I could not relate to you or did not know much of you!! I can relate more than I thought ❤️

Ughh seriously love your content and honesty ! Forever my favorite RU-vidr!

LOVED this video, Lydia! I've been watching your channel for the past few years and this was by far one of my favorites. You were so honest and open and conversational. I completely understand why you never talked about such personal things before, but the more meaningful, deeper conversation suits you so well! I also want to thank you for talking about your experience with sexual harassment. I think your story is, sadly, a very common one, so thank you for making it ok to process and take time to understand the emotions associated with realizing something of that nature happened to you and coming to terms with that.

It was such a great video! People ask personal questions and you took it all with pride. Thank you! ❤️

I think this is generally one of my favourite videos of yours! x

Loved this so much!!! So natural and so real!

Love this video!!!! It’s nice getting to know you more in-depth. Also...Lydia for President! I would vote for you!!!!

Thank you so much for this video, Lydia! This really inspired me in a way!

Quickest 25 minutes ever! Really enjoyed this.

Brilliant video Lydia. You really shine in this format. You are so authentic and I love when you just speak from the heart, not scripted just human and it’s lovely.

Really enjoyed and appreciate this video. Loved seeing this side of you. x

Thank you for sharing. I love how you owned your experiences and your recent discovery of the dyslexia diagnosis. Not once do you place blame. I love it! You are an amazing role model to women around the world. ❤️

I really appreciate you talking so openly about your relationship with your mum, my parents got divorced when I was young and I never felt there was anyone else I could look up to who had also gone through a similar thing. Forever love to your videos ❤️

I loved this video - one of your best! You should do more like this!

I made it to the end of video! Love your sit down chit-chats Lydia!

Love this video!!! Thanks for opening up more of your life 💙

Loved this video Lydia! Good to see you so relaxed! X

This was an excellent video Lydia! You handled every topic with grace and poise. It's great getting to know you a little better. x

I must say this is probably the best video you have ever done. Thank you for finally being open and letting us here on youtube get a better sense of yourself. You have finally closed a lot of gaps!!

thank you for being so open with us Lydia ❤️ Love to see you grow through the years and take part in your journey here!

Loved this video, Lydia! It takes a lot to genuinely open up and still be so caring toward the family and friends who might be affected by it. Beautifully said!

I have followed you for some time now and always look forward to your videos. I love your down to earth honest approach, your sense of humour and your varied content. It’s a nice break to sit down and watch your videos and catch up with what you’re up to and I appreciate the time, thought and effort you put into them. It amazes me how critical people are - no one is forcing them to watch! Even though you are on RU-vid everyone is entitled to their privacy and no one needs to justify what they do or the choices they make in life. I can relate to the children issue. I never wanted my own and was career oriented. I found my wonderful husband late in life and he has two lovely daughters that I have a great relationship with. People need to decide what’s right for them but it can be difficult when everyone around seems to be having children. You do you and enjoy your life. You’re doing a great job!

I absolutely LOVED this video Lydia! You are so incredible!!

As usual, I loved this video Lydia! It's really nice to get to know you more! Love you beauty 😘

What an amazing video Lydia, thank you for being SO honest to us, it‘s like talking to a very good old friend.

I really enjoyed that! I actually got a little lost in the story you told about your up bringing. I wanted to hear more :) Thanks for sharing xx

Lovely video Lydia!! Thank you for being one of the sweetest most real you tubers here.

I just wanted to say thank you for sharing more about yourself, I loved learning more about you. You are my absolute favorite influencer and I’m so grateful I found your page a year and a half ago. Thank you for being very brave and sharing some personal information about yourself!

Wow I enjoyed listening to your story time about your parents history and family. Didn’t know that you’ve had a few rough patches with your mom, I am a fairly new viewer, but I’m glad that you guys are doing better! At times I feel like you and you’re husband are also very different in the little snippets you do show us but, it seems that you both still compliment each other so well. You’re very lucky to find a good friend and coworker in Carrie. Love what you do as an entrepreneur and creator, and the quality of content that you put out!

Another amazing video💘💘💘also love what you are wearing!!!

This made me love you even more! I have been following you for so long now and I just love the person you are. It feels so nice to have someone to relate to. I´m 28 and I´m 98% sure that I don´t want kids. I´ve been with my man for 10 years and people have now finally stopped asking about kids. I have never been a big fan of kids and just to hear you say it out loud how you feel makes me came. Not everyone wants kids and that´s okay. I think that you are very brave for uploading this video. I´m happy to hear that you and your mom have a better relationship. My relationship to my mom almost looks the same. And I also wanna say that I´m so sorry for what happen to you. You are such a great role model Lydia. So brave. Sending you so much love ❤️

Thanks for the video, I loved getting to hear more about your life