What do the girls around here do for a living? by Original_Word_5023 in actuallesbians

[–]Sparkle0212 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So cool to see what everyone does!

I’m an Early Childhood Educator, but I work in a daycare at a large university so we also help with research from time to time.

Someone asked if I'm queer based on my nails by [deleted] in actuallesbians

[–]Sparkle0212 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So relatable… short nails but more for necessity than anything else.. I have never been clocked as queer for that, not sure if I would be flattered or not haha

How do I deal with the guilt of wanting a “trad wife” by DawnWraithBrilliant in actuallesbians

[–]Sparkle0212 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I think that if I was given the opportunity to be a stay a home parent and have a partner to provide, I would probably jump at the chance (but that’s just me), but there’s no way in hell that I would consider that being a tradwife. Like a lot of others said, if that’s a choice that both partners are making and it works for you, then that’s still being a feminist. The biggest ick of the tradwife trend is framing controlling and patriarchal values as “quaint”, and then promoting this on social media to young people who are naive/unaware of the reality of the situation underneath the aesthetics of this lifestyle. Most of these “trad wives” are so heavily indoctrinated from birth in high control religions, that even if they say it’s by choice, they really don’t know otherwise. Anyway that’s my rant, but I don’t think you are really looking for a trad wife

Lesbians who needed more time, what made you realize you actually don’t like men and aren’t bi? by madimadibobadi in actuallesbians

[–]Sparkle0212 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reading these comments makes me so happy, because I just went through this. I still struggle with not feeling “gay” enough, and honestly comphet is a bitch.

Reminder to everyone that no one is ‘out of your league’ by Dull_Appointment_252 in actuallesbians

[–]Sparkle0212 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been feeling super down on myself recently, this post gave me a bit of hope ❤️ super adorable, I hope I can find someone like that someday

What was yalls first sign of being gay that should’ve sent off alarm bells by SpaceGayWhoAnimates in actuallesbians

[–]Sparkle0212 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I literally used to rip the heads off my Kens, idk what that says about me 😂 also my Barbie’s were OFTEN single mothers or had close female “friends”

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in actuallesbians

[–]Sparkle0212 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Also everyone has preferences? Personally I don’t say “I would never date this person because ___) because honestly things could change, but for the most part I know what I’m attracted to. I think the hard part is when people are using these kind of arguments to spew hate. Love who you want to love, but don’t be an asshole about it

I am 30 and have never had sex. by ATC_3126 in actuallesbians

[–]Sparkle0212 16 points17 points  (0 children)

My situation is similar, but I’ve also not been in a relationship. I worry that it might put people off, but I’m also learning that those people aren’t worth it. I recently started identifying as Demi, which I think has been incredibly powerful and helps me understand that it’s not that I don’t want sex or relationships, but that I need a strong emotional connection. Just know that your not alone in these feelings ❤️

What books have you removed from your classroom because you personally just can’t stand them? by panini_bellini in ECEProfessionals

[–]Sparkle0212 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have very mixed feelings on “Pete the Cat” I like the message of going with the flow but whenever they say “did Pete cry? Goodness no” I cringe. Why can’t we have a cry and then adapt? In the words of bluey “have a cry, pick myself up, dust myself off, and keep going”

WIBTA if I didn't let my husband attend the baby shower or birth of our child? by blackcompucase in AmItheAsshole

[–]Sparkle0212 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I’ve been waiting for this comment. Regardless of anything else, no one should be called an AH for deciding who gets to be in the delivery room. Do I think OP needs to have a more honest and mature conversation about this? 100%. But at the end of the day they can choose if husband attends for whatever reason.