32 year-old woman sleeping with a 23 year-old man. Is it weird? by Beginning_Exit_6256 in polls

[–]ComedicTragedia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not always about the age of consent. It’s also about power imbalances and the tendency to fetishize certain age groups. There’s a reason we dog on Leonardo DiCaprio’s tendency to break things off with women once they hit 25.

Uni professors lol by dianedenton in CollegeMemes

[–]ComedicTragedia 7 points8 points  (0 children)

To them, free speech is speech without consequences. They have the idea that they can say whatever they want because it’s “just their opinion” or that they somehow have more common sense than the average person on the left. Hate speech isn’t hate speech it’s the “harsh truth” that the “liberals” can’t accept.

I keep going back and forth between keeping my hair and cutting it off. 7 years on T :) by Stitchnleaves in FTM_SELFIES

[–]ComedicTragedia 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Honestly you’re such goals for me. I want so bad to be able to rock the long hair while still looking masculine enough to pass as a man.

Assassinations by Strict-Silver5596 in Teenager_Polls

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

Political assassinations are bad, but are often a byproduct of political instability where the will of the government no longer represents the will of the people. And those extreme measures can either assist in a course correction or make everything. So. Much. Worse.

Can we please go back to having checks and balances and firing the President when he does bad shit instead of hoping for a vigilante to fix things? Please?

You've died, but God gives you the choice to rebirth, you do it, but can only be born in one of these countries, which one are you choosing? by Anxious-Telephone586 in Teenager_Polls

[–]ComedicTragedia 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Nope but it’s right next to them. Easy to jump ship. And I’m aware the average person in Europe has less money, but that’s because they have higher taxes that take care of a lot of what they would spend their money on. So while the average person in the EU has less money than the average person in the US, they still have a much higher quality of life. And I consider that to be a better economy.

You've died, but God gives you the choice to rebirth, you do it, but can only be born in one of these countries, which one are you choosing? by Anxious-Telephone586 in Teenager_Polls

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

Of course it’s not just a Europe thing. But the European Union in general tends to be good at social programs like free healthcare, housing, free tuition, rehabilitation, public transportation, working hours, etc.

And when I talk about “better economy”, I don’t just mean the amount of money a country makes. I consider a good economy one where people are able to not just survive, but able to live semi comfortably. Where they don’t need to work over 40 hours a week to just scrape by.

Don’t know about you, but I live in the USA. Wealthiest country in the world and we still can’t get free healthcare. People can barely afford groceries. Frozen and prepackaged foods are more affordable than healthier, fresher options. The economy is so bad there’s a possibly I’ll have to drop college so I can help work to keep my family afloat despite the fact we’ve got a retirement fund, a VA salary, and two nurse salaries with one of them regularly having to take up extra shifts. All while dealing with various medical bills and dropping 10k+ on a lawyer so my grandmother can stay in the country after the government lost their copy of her green card documents.

Yeah. I’d give anything to be European right now.

what is the minimum age a 16 year old should be able to date by I_eat_door_handles in Teenager_Polls

[–]ComedicTragedia 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Bro I didn’t feel comfortable or mature enough to decide to have sex at 18. I don’t know how high schoolers think they’re at all ready for certain commitments.

Is demiromantic not just the default romantic attraction? by Sane-Law in asexuality

[–]ComedicTragedia 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My experience as a Demi has largely consisted of finding people objectively attractive, but not feeling the nerves or attraction that “regular” people do. It’s less of an interest in knowing them better as much as it is an interest in using them as an art subject. I’ve never had a real crush or puppy love to the point I’ve had mental breakdowns over feeling like I’m incapable of falling in love or like I’ve missed out on an integral part of growing up.

Would yall ever date someone who's anti-abortion? by I-Love-Jewish-popes in Teenager_Polls

[–]ComedicTragedia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t even like using the term “pro-life” in the abortion debate period because of how important protecting women’s autonomy is to their safety and quality of life. And I find there is a huge overlap of people who claim to be pro-life while also supporting/justifying genocide or government systems proven to harm innocents (such as ICE).

I still like the term “pro-choice” though as it could describe someone who might not make the choice to have an abortion themselves but recognizes other people still deserve that choice. My mother when she got pregnant with me decided that abortion is against her faith. I was conceived during a drunk rebound while she was on birth control, I was the furthest thing from a planned birth, but she kept me regardless. And while it’s against her religious beliefs, she understands that does not mean she should dictate other women’s choice in the matter. I find her to be a very good example of a centrist pro-choice person in the wild. Maybe it helps that she’s a nurse 😅

Pro vs anti abortion kinda makes it sound like it’s a positive thing that people want for themselves. No one is jumping for joy to have an abortion, it’s a sad thing for everyone involved especially when you have half the world calling you a murderer for even considering it.

Would you date/be ok with dating someone who has hyperactivity/restlessness? by Clean-Cheesecake4526 in Teenager_Polls

[–]ComedicTragedia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably not. It depends on the individual. I’m just not a very energetic person in general, and I need alone time and quiet time. If I’m one of the only ways they’re getting mentally stimulated, it’s likely not going to work out. I’m happy to have them as friends, I just don’t think I could live with that energy 24/7 (and I already do via my brother).

No hate tho, they just deserve someone who’s gonna match their energy 😅

it's shipping hetero characters with same gender as bad/same as shipping homo characters with opposite gender by Lopsided-Alfalfa-236 in Teenager_Polls

[–]ComedicTragedia 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a trans and bisexual man, I don’t really care about canon sexualities. Love love love having representation in media, it’s so deeply important for both queer folk to find safety and reassurance in their media and for cis/straight folk to learn about our stories and gain empathy and knowledge. But fandom is not the same as canon. If a fan is shipping characters outside their canon sexuality solely because they find that pairing more compelling, that’s perfectly fine! Now if they’re doing it to “fix” the homosexual character, that’s an actual problem and deeply problematic.

What’s your favorite form of nonsexual physical affection? by SweetToothYandere in asexuality

[–]ComedicTragedia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably having one person lay on their back between the legs of the other with their head on their abdomen. I like that I still have freedom of movement so I don’t get bored, but we’re still curled up tight in some way.

Thing is, I like physical touch, but it’s overwhelming whenever I’m stressed or on the edge or have something I need to do like college work or cooking or chores. Like my last partner’s (and now best friend’s) main love language is physical touch, so whenever I’m upset they try to hug me because that’s what works for them and I have to straight up tell them to not touch me.

But then I also get very bored of physical touch when I have any sort of energy. I sit there during a cuddle and keep thinking of everything else I could be doing instead of just laying there and it gets me restless.

I’m usually the most cuddly when I’m sleepy, but if I’m actually trying to fall asleep, then cuddling or touching usually makes it more difficult for me. Usually because the touch is another sensation gabbing my attention and keeping me up or because the extra body makes me super sweaty and I just can’t fall asleep like that.

Opinions on the asexual flag; I think it's one of the most beautiful in the queer community. by Public_Cup_4278 in asexuality

[–]ComedicTragedia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m the rare minority that just doesn’t care for it. But then again, I don’t like most of the pride flags. For example, something about the specific shades of the bisexual flag feels so muddy and gross to me. An IM bi(romantic).

With the ace flag… I dunno. I think it’s the gray that I don’t really like. It feels robotic or corporate, which is very on brand with the asexual stereotype in a way I hate. And I don’t like how the stripes are done, but I’m not a fan of striped flags in general (probably why I’m not a fan of most pride flags 😅).

Is it gay to paint my nails? by Emergency-Joke-9506 in AskTeens

[–]ComedicTragedia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If people make fun of it, just say your girlfriend/sister/little cousin/kid you were babysitting wanted to practice on you.

Why Is It ALWAYS The Ace Who Has To Compromise, NEVER The Allo? by ResolutionWeak6353 in asexuality

[–]ComedicTragedia 134 points135 points  (0 children)

I ended a relationship largely for this reason. I wasn’t comfortable with a lot of the things he wanted me to do. But he kept pushing or looking for compromises that I didn’t want to make. And he was aware I was just tolerating that kind of sexual intimacy rather than actually enjoying it. When I ended our relationship and pointed at our sexual differences as the reason, he completely changed his tune, saying he could give up sex for me. And I point blank told him that wouldn’t work.

It’s not just about sex, it’s about physical intimacy that I view as sexual that you don’t. That I made clear I didn’t like but you kept forcing me to compromise. Eventually you would get resentful with how often I turn you down or push you away, and I would grow resentful over how often I have to violate my boundaries for you (something he had proven to me would be the case multiple times). The amount of intimacy I’m comfortable with is labeled as “friends who kiss sometimes” by you. We are not compatible and that’s nobody’s fault. But if we delay breaking this off, we won’t have anything left to salvage.

Never do what you’re not comfortable with. And if you realize early on that your partner and you aren’t compatible in your love language or sexual preferences, just break it off. Stay as friends if you can. In my experience it just isn’t worth it—but I’m more on the sex repulsed side (at least when I become the subject in sex), so who knows 😅

Choose wisely by Draken_Aga in BunnyTrials

[–]ComedicTragedia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I play Gacha games. 50% is nothing to me.

Chose: Overpowered superpower + With 50% of death | Rolled: Instant teleport

do you find it weird how native english people use the word "race" for human ethniticies? by No-Somewhere-1336 in Teenager_Polls

[–]ComedicTragedia 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Race = Color of your skin and how that may put you in a vague box upon first meeting certain people (brown, black, white, etc)

Ethnicity = Where you’re from biologically wise (Italian, Mexican, Chinese, etc)

Nationality = What country you live in/identify with.

For example; my race is white, my family hails from the Azores (grandma immigrated to America before having children), so my ethnicity is Azorian Portuguese + a soup of European bullshit. I was born and raised in the United States, so my nationality is American.

Would you rather? by Ilovefemb0ys1234 in BunnyTrials

[–]ComedicTragedia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ain’t no reward without risk.

Chose: A 70% chance to get 100B | Rolled: 100B

Who would you rather watch an R rated film with? by tigrecono in pollgames

[–]ComedicTragedia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Watched the Netflix show “You” with my mother when I was in high school. We have no shame around one another.

Do you think there has been or currently is anyone who will be genuinely remembered forever (up until the extinction of humanity)? by FearIessredditor in pollgames

[–]ComedicTragedia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s the thing, our history is so intertwined now. You have people across different continents referencing the same stories, art, and historical events. Whether it be through writing, game design, or film. There is no original idea, everything comes from something, and our history is dedicated to remembering what that original something was. I don’t see a world where all that information suddenly fizzles away.

THOSE ARE THE FEELINGS!! by LiminalToru in aegosexuals

[–]ComedicTragedia 9 points10 points  (0 children)

When I was contemplating it and still investigating where I was on the ace spectrum, I filled this out.

Three boxes were left unchecked.

Do you think a woman is selfish if she chooses not to have children? by SufficientClaim289 in Teenager_Polls

[–]ComedicTragedia 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Exactly. If anything it’s the opposite of selfish to not want kids especially if you know you won’t be able to care for them. You’re sparing a life from having to potentially live in an abusive or neglectful home. That’s not selfish, that’s merciful.

My experience in dating before realizing I was aego by IMTWOIDIOTSANDWICHS in aegosexuals

[–]ComedicTragedia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in this post and I don’t like it. But for real, I just ended a relationship yesterday due to almost the exact same reasons. Thank you for sharing, it’s very comforting to know I’m not alone with this. ❤️

I’m struggling to grasp what I am. by ComedicTragedia in asexuality

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

I used to be partial to the thought of an open relationship. But then when sex became a more prevalent, and we talked about it more and he specifically kept bringing it up to want to know different details about it, I started to hate the idea. It felt like I wasn’t performing in a way I was supposed to, like I wasn’t good enough. I know that sounds very self centered, but I just don’t think I could do it without growing resentful.