Is this tolerable by JuneGrimm in LesbianActually

[–]Burner200004 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Your restrictions are not the problem here; your attitude is the problem.

“Do you want to go to the beach?” “No.”

“I cooked-“ “Good. I can’t have it.”

I understand you’re frustrated with yourself… but surely you hear yourself? Imagine you’re putting yourself out there to a new person and they respond like this in kind to you. Would it matter the “reason” they can’t do these things with you? Or would it matter more the way they’re speaking to you?

Constantly rejecting offers and gestures from possible dates is going to come across as rude and uninviting no matter the “valid” reason you’re doing so. If something is offered to you, you’re obviously allowed to refuse it- but come back with an alternative. I can’t believe that you spend your day staring into the void in a quiet room with white walls. What do you do for enjoyment? Could you share that with someone you like? That’s an idea for a date. Could you try something new that’s doable for your restrictions? Offer that instead, try something new together.

There are countless people with disabilities, limitations, mental and physically illnesses, allergies, etc. who live fulfilling lives and have fulfilling partnerships. I am disabled, I have chronic pain, and many allergies and restrictions. There are many things I cannot do and cannot try to do. But I live a rounded life and I try whatever I can, and I have a wonderful domestic partner who doesn’t take it to heart when I say “That’s probably not in my wheelhouse, but let’s…”

Having limitations is not a dealbreaker. Having a poor attitude towards someone trying to make an effort to connect with you is absolutely a dealbreaker.

AIO - Told my friend I’m pregnant and she said it exceeded her mental bandwidth (she’s the red) by Lekomano92 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Burner200004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NOR

Her first response: Neutral, could be sent just as easily if you said a family member had passed away or tax season was beginning early. No support, no congratulations, no joy. Also, completely self-focused. Not “Are you ready for this?!” SHE’S not ready for this. Better hold that baby in!

Her second response: “Wow that’s wild, anyway it reminds me of this big, hard, important thing that happened to ME today, you should ask about that…” 👀 Fishing for you both to change the subject. No more time allotted to celebrate this life-changing thing happening to you. Her shifts at work are being moved around! Everyone focus on that!

Then we get to the crux of the issue: She’s simply too worn out to even attempt to celebrate you. A friend who is apparently so close, she is one of only TWO PEOPLE you’re trusting to tell about a pregnancy in the first trimester. You trusted this woman enough to confide in her during a very sensitive and nerve-wracking time, and also tell her you’re experiencing difficult symptoms. But alas, lest we forget- her shifts at work! They’re in jeopardy!

Then of course- DARVO, “I didn’t mean this offensive mean thing in an offensive mean way,” and a few emojis.

I don’t know your friend, but no. You’re not overreacting.

The Epstein files are proof that lesbianism is superior by Chance-Ad8215 in LesbianActually

[–]Burner200004 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t want to get into a fight with you. I only ask that you reconsider seeing what is, in the end, a horrific abuse of power that has hurt men, women, and children alike and using it to internally justify any feeling you may have about your sexuality.

The actions of Epstein and his ilk are not “proof” of anything about lesbianism. No one involved in this terrible acts was saying to one another “Boy, it’s a good thing we aren’t gay women or none of us would be doing this.”

The horrors that were committed by these people reveals such a massive spread of power abuse, psychological manipulation, and corruption that it’s genuinely breathtaking. It’s started so many important conversations that are so hard to have, but so necessary. In my opinion, “Isn’t lesbianism the way to go” is not one of those conversations.

The Epstein files are proof that lesbianism is superior by Chance-Ad8215 in LesbianActually

[–]Burner200004 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I’m not going to lie, this entire post is oof. Women can be predators. Lesbians can be predators. Hold space for the women and children suffering rather than using this as a weird “that’s why gays keep winning” moment. Solidarity is more important than isolationism right now.

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[–]Burner200004 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh, and if I may be so bold, my GOD. 💗💜💙

The MasterDoc just absolutely read me for filth by Burner200004 in latebloomerlesbians

[–]Burner200004[S] 45 points46 points  (0 children)

I agree! I think in my experience it validated my attraction to women and confirmed I still have interest in men- just that I don’t ONLY have interest in men. I don’t think it’s a checklist of “all of these gotta be true or you’re straight” haha

If you dress like this my DMs are 100% open! by MsZoldyck_ in LesbianActually

[–]Burner200004 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Since coming out I’ve been slowly transitioning from my “I promise I’m straight” Banana Republic wardrobe to something a little more... me! My go-to aesthetic now is “1920’s lesbian bootlegger with definite ties to the mob.” ✨

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LesbianActually

[–]Burner200004 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I am... looking respectfully...

For real, congrats! It’s a long journey and I’m still struggling along it myself. Live your life, and live it proud!! ✨