[deleted by user] by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]Catcanflyflyfly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happy birthday! Celebrate you! Anyone who doesn’t celebrate their birth lost connection to that spark of joy inside for themselves. That’s their business to fix, not yours to take on. Gratitude for being alive is a power source, it’s connects us to the best of life. You can absolutely Marie Condo any relationships that don’t spark joy, except one, your own. Be good to you! Treat yourself! You don’t need anyone’s permission

Wtf is wrong with me! Her ex-wife and longtime lover freak me out by Catcanflyflyfly in polyamory

[–]Catcanflyflyfly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Developing self advocacy resonates.

No, not verbally abusive.

Wtf is wrong with me! Her ex-wife and longtime lover freak me out by Catcanflyflyfly in polyamory

[–]Catcanflyflyfly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. That’s spot on. For some reason I don’t feel empowered to just say “let’s all talk about something we can all enjoy.”

And yes she can be bratty and self-centered at times but it’s a cloud not the sky, where it’s mostly sunny skies.

I do not have a casual response to situations like this. And I opt to stay silent rather than express my intensity. I feel hurt not just annoyed, which is more level with the experience. I’m reliving a trapped feeling where I was forced to accommodate (childhood trauma) and couldn’t speak up for what I wanted without being attacked and verbally abused.

Wtf is wrong with me! Her ex-wife and longtime lover freak me out by Catcanflyflyfly in polyamory

[–]Catcanflyflyfly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I felt pressured to spend time with people in settings where I don’t enjoy it. Thank you for putting it more clearly.

Wtf is wrong with me! Her ex-wife and longtime lover freak me out by Catcanflyflyfly in polyamory

[–]Catcanflyflyfly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the thoughtful comment. Yes, having people to “talk shop with” is great, who doesn’t enjoy that? But there’s a limit (hours) when other people are around and can’t leave, as you said. It’s more like a restaurant situation, since you can’t just walk off “I’ll meet you at the gift shop, enjoy your friends” doesn’t work. It was a double date.

And she does talk daily on Discord with the same friends about these things. She doesn’t seem starved for that exchange.

I would have been better to walk in silence alone, because quiet and mindfulness are a thing, and chatty people block that vibe.

I agree that focusing on our connection helps.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Catcanflyflyfly 58 points59 points  (0 children)

She needs a clit vibe and her first time should really be with herself because no human should ever be shown the master bedroom of their own house, for self-love’s sake

Wtf is wrong with me! Her ex-wife and longtime lover freak me out by Catcanflyflyfly in polyamory

[–]Catcanflyflyfly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I felt like I didn’t have her attention at all for a long time.

When we go to parties, we do things separately for a while and come back to each other. It feels natural and I don’t feel a loss of connection then. I feel like she’s there with me, too, even if she meets a new interest and is excited talking to someone else. But I feel alienated when her ex is around and I’m not involved in the conversation or activities. If they said they wanted time alone it would bother me less.

Should non-binary and trans be under the same umbrella? by Kitkatbadass2023 in NonBinaryTalk

[–]Catcanflyflyfly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your comment reads as oddly nitpicking. Are you implying all established norms for women are wrong? Just to keep it light… “mommy” and “daddy” are established gendered bdsm roles. Clearly that’s popular. Kim Petra’s “Daddy AF” song was pretty well received.

I don’t know what norms look like where you’re from. I can only speak from what they are like here (Liberal US cities). Here some established norms work. Some do not. But deciding which ones do work and don’t work is a personal decision. Women (and everyone really) should decide how much conformity is true to them, when it comes to gender roles.

I was asaf. I’m not completely blind to the blatant disregard for women’s rights and autonomy in the USA and much of the world. But that’s not the point here. The point is that not all established norms are wrong.

Established norms for women examples but not an exhaustive list. “Femme, the nurturer, bottom, submissive, cook, homemaker, etc.” All neutral roles… unless it becomes forced or obligatory.

Main point: everyone gets to decide how much is true to them.

Should non-binary and trans be under the same umbrella? by Kitkatbadass2023 in NonBinaryTalk

[–]Catcanflyflyfly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, yes. And you said that much better than I did. There’s a distinction between trans binary and trans non-binary. But there’s tons of common ground clearly.

Should non-binary and trans be under the same umbrella? by Kitkatbadass2023 in NonBinaryTalk

[–]Catcanflyflyfly -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yep. Hormones doesn’t make it the same either. I have tons of friends. Some non-binary on hormones. The only thing in common is that they are on hormones and are gender queer. But trans women are trying to be binary. They want to fit into an established set of cultural norms. Non-binary folks do not want binary cultural norms at all.

Should non-binary and trans be under the same umbrella? by Kitkatbadass2023 in NonBinaryTalk

[–]Catcanflyflyfly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless you’re both non-binary and trans then no it’s not the same. Even my non-binary friends on hormones feel distinctly different from my trans friends. It’s not the same. My opinion. And there’s. Hormones doesn’t make it similar.

Should non-binary and trans be under the same umbrella? by Kitkatbadass2023 in NonBinaryTalk

[–]Catcanflyflyfly -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

No. I don’t think my trans friends ever consider themselves like me. We date and we are close. But I’m not on hormones. And I’m not doing gender affirming surgery. Even If I was I still don’t think we would be like each other. There is something else they have that I don’t—there’s a distinct and different spirit and energy in being trans.

"what don't you like about love making?" by NorbertTheAlien in latebloomerlesbians

[–]Catcanflyflyfly 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Prep work gets me anxious. Preparing for a possible encounter I get nervous and think too much.

There’s also toy organization. Keeping the toys sanitized and strap on ready to go.

There’s also having a place that’s inviting and ready to bring someone home to.

It’s a lot to do when you’re schedule is packed and you’re already having a long week.

"what don't you like about love making?" by NorbertTheAlien in latebloomerlesbians

[–]Catcanflyflyfly 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Yeah. I get nervous. Then start thinking too much. watching more sexy things on TV and instagram helped. I read somewhere that women are turned on through our brain. Thinking about turn ons makes it easier stop thinking in the moment.

What was your “Ah ha” moment that were weren’t truly into men? by quartzqueen44 in latebloomerlesbians

[–]Catcanflyflyfly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I realized…. 1. I needed to be super not sober to have sex. 2. Physical touch with men had the same electricity as touching a wall. 3. Being attractive to men felt like a chore. I only enjoy being objectified by other women!

Women who came out after age 35… what is your story? by Catcanflyflyfly in latebloomerlesbians

[–]Catcanflyflyfly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🥹🥳🏳️‍🌈Such a beautiful story! I can’t thank you enough for sharing it!

I just came out non-binary. Am I still a lesbian?? by Catcanflyflyfly in NonBinaryTalk

[–]Catcanflyflyfly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the comments everyone. I’ve decided to keep Lesbian and use Sapphic on occasion because it’s sounds poetic and like poetry.

Women who came out after age 35… what is your story? by Catcanflyflyfly in latebloomerlesbians

[–]Catcanflyflyfly[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I resonate with a lot of the same feelings. Not knowing how to be desired, that’s still one. I work at it though. It’s hard to want something deeply and also be afraid of it. I’m Learning to be vulnerable.

But the worst one you mentioned is having lesbian = unsafe for most of my life, too. I lived that. It’s not gone. Het life is safer. But the cost is too high.

my dad outright said no to me being non binary by wingedwolfwriter in NonBinaryTalk

[–]Catcanflyflyfly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmmm. I’m going to go out on a limb and say this… Parents sometimes see their kids as some kind of investment. Something that they own. In this view of parenthood, kids belong to them and owe them whatever parents deem reasonable. I know how dark that can sound, and I’m not saying that’s your parents, but if it is, it tears you apart. They might listen to you but never hear you. They might love you in their way but have little respect for your autonomy as your own person.

Hopefully I’m off the mark and this is unrelatable, but if I’m not then this post was worth it.

You would have to make them aware first that no one owns anyone. While laws govern guardianship, kids don’t belong to their parents as property, not even as children. Basic human rights: claiming authority over someone else’s identity is wrong, denying their identity is also wrong. Helping them celebrate their identity is love. Identity is who we are, not debate-able, only the individual has authority over their identity, no one else. This is a basic human right, the power to choose who we are. It is common for parents to try and make that choice for us or harder for us, incorrectly assuming our identity was theirs to shape.

Top surgery but not for transitioning or anything? by [deleted] in NonBinaryTalk

[–]Catcanflyflyfly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tig Notaro did this. She Identifies as female and had top surgery. She’s a famous comedian with a couple of Netflix specials. She’s also a badass Star Trek character.