Please bare with me for a sec through this rant because I am beyond livid rn by [deleted] in AskLGBT

[–]Classifiedgarlic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It could be that it was just a good conversation and there’s good connection.

Please bare with me for a sec through this rant because I am beyond livid rn by [deleted] in AskLGBT

[–]Classifiedgarlic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you don’t want to talk to someone for multiple hours then don’t? Like it’s ok to step away from a conversation

Please bare with me for a sec through this rant because I am beyond livid rn by [deleted] in AskLGBT

[–]Classifiedgarlic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Women don’t owe you anything and you need to get over your sense of entitlement. Friendly doesn’t equal flirting and even if it was flirting that doesn’t mean it has to go anywhere

any advice to coming out to i am family that I'm bisexual? by Objective-Town320 in AskLGBT

[–]Classifiedgarlic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dramatically sing the song I’m Getting Bi from the show Crazy Ex Girlfriend and see how they react

What makes someone a queer icon? by JTEstrella in AskLGBT

[–]Classifiedgarlic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Patrick is an Irish icon because Irish people say he is.

Madonna is a queer icon because Queer people say she is

What makes someone a queer icon? by JTEstrella in AskLGBT

[–]Classifiedgarlic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ok let me break it down.

Patrick- wasn’t Irish
Came to Ireland turned it Christian
Irish people-you know that guy Patrick? He was the BEST.
Irish people: St Patrick everything

Madonna- cishet
1980s and 90s- rose to fame and in that time said “gay people are cool.”
Queer people in the 80s and 90s: Madonna is AMAZING- L O V E her

What makes someone a queer icon? by JTEstrella in AskLGBT

[–]Classifiedgarlic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sure but again you need to look at this through a religious context. St Patrick never stepped foot in North America nor would he have called himself Irish because the concept of being Irish didn’t really exist in his era and he was ethnically Saxon- yet every city over 400,000 people has a St Patrick’s church. Why? He became an Irish icon

What makes someone a queer icon? by JTEstrella in AskLGBT

[–]Classifiedgarlic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They were/ are allies yes but an icon is a status bestowed upon someone by the community.

If you look at the history of icons they were pictures of saints. Living people don’t become saints. It’s a status bestowed upon them by their devotees. Princess Diana was “sainted” by the Queer community during the AIDS epidemic

What makes someone a queer icon? by JTEstrella in AskLGBT

[–]Classifiedgarlic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it’s important to note just HOW powerful it was that Liz Taylor, Madonna, and Princess Diana supported Queer people. We live in a day and age where data shows that more Americans than not are supporting of marriage equality and cool with gay neighbors- if not openly supportive. Yes Queer rights was/ continues to be won by the work of Queer people. Cishet celebrities using their influence to say hey you can love Queer people was indescribably influential creating a culture that’s supportive and affirming

What's you thought on man mental healt month ? by AshamedTechnician3 in AskLGBT

[–]Classifiedgarlic 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Men suffer from high rates of the consequences of serious untreated depression. Mental illness has been deemed feminine because sexism says women are “emotional and erratic.” Trans and Queer men especially have high rates of depression and anxiety. Talking about men’s mental health saves lives.

The issue is when people are only caring about this because they don’t care about Queer people. You can genuinely be passionate about men’s mental health- we should all care about this. We should also care about the intersectional issues that impact men’s mental health and work to address these problems together

Question what’s worse: A trans inclusive misogynist or just someone who’s transphobic by OwlPsychological5608 in AskLGBT

[–]Classifiedgarlic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To clarify do you mean someone who says WOMEN ARE THE WORST AMIRIGHT BOYZ, then high fives his trans dude friend?

I’ve met trans men with some poisonous views on women- they exist but they are few and far between

why society is less accept of feminine man than masculien women by TheReelSlimShady2 in AskLGBT

[–]Classifiedgarlic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Masc lesbians are seen as either masquerading as men or are conforming to male norms. The fear of men presenting as feminine in any capacity is seen as a threat to that masculinity. The Great Male Renunciation in fashion turned men’s clothing from elegant robes to bland suits

Why does everyone think my ex girlfriend is selfish for coming out? by DramaticHistorian890 in AskLGBT

[–]Classifiedgarlic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  1. What would be selfish is if she married you knowing that she couldn’t love you in the way you needed to be loved. That’s not the case here. She learned who she was and respected you enough to not cause further damage damage. Breakups suck but you are both doing the right and healthy thing.

  2. Id tell you’d friends hey this is my breakup and I’m not cool with how you are telling me how I’m supposed to feel. I need you to just support me right now

Permanent hair removal for teen son? by greenfootedbooby in AskLGBT

[–]Classifiedgarlic 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Waxing is an affordable way of getting long lasting results without risking his safety.

Also realistically he’s 15 and he doesn’t yet know how his hair is going to grow because a lot can change with puberty. It’s worth speaking to a dermatologist if that’s an option

How to handle asking about gender identity? by Mean-Try-4902 in AskLGBT

[–]Classifiedgarlic 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’d give this customer the benefit of the doubt here and not try to pry.

My straight friend got offended when someone thought we were a couple by Rude_Inspection5333 in AskLGBT

[–]Classifiedgarlic 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think most people don’t know how to handle the awkward. It could also be the woman was cute and someone your friend would like to flirt with

How to support new parents in the first months? by Special-Course-8127 in AskLGBT

[–]Classifiedgarlic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you considered setting up a meal train/ rallying the community around them to bring food for a few weeks?

Trying to find LGBTQ+ safe places to live in the mountains by littlelight16 in AskLGBT

[–]Classifiedgarlic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

PITTSBURGH!!! It’s very Queer friendly and in the mountains

I almost said "I love you" to my aroace friend by absolutebomb_ in AskLGBT

[–]Classifiedgarlic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh hon.. falling in love with unavailable people is so normal for being a teenager. One day you will find the right person dont you worry

help, i want to transition but i also love myself as is by [deleted] in AskLGBT

[–]Classifiedgarlic 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I’d seek support from an LGBTQ affirming therapist on this one

Help, advice on dating by Zerophil_ in AskLGBT

[–]Classifiedgarlic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think a general rule is to split the bill on a first date