There were always men like that. We called them 'sissies' back in my day. It's just that social media has given them a huge platform from which to spout their nonsense and give them a sense of belonging and power.
A friend of mine lamented that she felt like you just can't say anything anymore without offending someone. I asked if she thought I'd toned down at all in the years she's known me. She said I was an exception. I said I could be an example, instead. Say what you want and deal with the outcome. You only "can't" do that when you let others control your behavior.
There were always men like that. We called them 'sissies' back in my day. It's just that social media has given them a huge platform from which to spout their nonsense and give them a sense of belonging and power.
A friend of mine lamented that she felt like you just can't say anything anymore without offending someone. I asked if she thought I'd toned down at all in the years she's known me. She said I was an exception. I said I could be an example, instead. Say what you want and deal with the outcome. You only "can't" do that when you let others control your behavior.
(post is archived)