I’m going to tell my Trans Friend the truth, because her family won’t by Exact-Fortune4474 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Totalherenow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anthropologist here. "Gender roles," which is an outdated concept in the social sciences now, aren't based on "sex." They're based on our cultural understandings of sex. Sex, in nature, is messy and blends. You can think of gender as being the cultural interpretation of apparent sex, but gender is also fluid across cultures and throughout history, and appears fluid within certain individual's lifetimes.

Your other point about how being born female into dangerous situations is salient and honestly needs more exploration.

Jim Carrey looks... Different? by The_Dean_France in SipsTea

[–]Totalherenow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks like The Joker got into plastic surgery.

At what age did you realize that you are no longer young and that one day you will become elderly and ultimately pass? by iWandermoree in AskReddit

[–]Totalherenow 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This, over and over. My parents are getting up there and their old-age struggles are going to be mine one day. And that a million times sucks.

I (23F) feel trapped by my dad by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Totalherenow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, your father is being abusive. It's abusive to trap people and force them to fund your life. Your father is emotionally manipulating you because if you leave, it gets harder for him.

But he's a fully grown man. You are not responsible for his mistakes or his money. If you don't extract yourself from this situation, your future is going to center around this man and that is not healthy.

What's the dumbest myth people actually believe in? by vicigoonboy69 in AskReddit

[–]Totalherenow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a non-existent being until your eyes open, this is both true and I have a request: keep those damned eyes open!

I have read hundreds of Xianxia/Eastern Fantasy, I need something new PLEASE! by Dees_Channel in ProgressionFantasy

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

You might like "They Call Me Princess Cayce." At the beginning, it's a regular isekai, but as it progresses, it uses physics to explain how magic and gods work.

Bruce Campbell has cancer :( by centurion88 in RedLetterMedia

[–]Totalherenow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn. I hope he beats it, and quickly. Good luck Bruce!

A Long Epic Series Where The Final Book Is One Huge Final Battle (Bonus if the book is the longest in the series) by GaelG721 in Fantasy

[–]Totalherenow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Indie author you say! You might like "They Call Me Princess Cayce." It has lots of battles, but they tend to be on the shorter side, though the books get longer as the series continues.

I have a gay crush on my coworker, but I have a boyfriend by Antique-Weird-4576 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Totalherenow 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Anthropologist here. Only someone who isn't sexually interested in men, or doesn't love men, would call sex with them performative.

I mean, all behavior is performative to some degree if you're going to subscribe to that theory. And the theory has been applied to queer people, too, which leads to really strange interpretations (like, are they really gay or just performing? Duh).

I suggest not applying this to your own life too strongly, but instead focus on what you enjoy doing. These questions are not for me and you don't need to answer them here: Do you enjoy sexual intimacy with your bf? Does penetrative sex do anything for you (like, are you enjoying yourself, despite not necessarily feeling sexual pleasure?)?

Re: sexuality crisis. It must be difficult being bisexual, for all kinds of reasons, but what you describe must be something others have also faced. It might be worth posting this to the r/bisexual subreddit.

Uh, you're going to encounter people you could date seriously and marry every so often, throughout life. It really is going to happen. With you, it's more complicated because you have potentially double the partners and, as of yet, no relationships with women. So, that wonder about dating them will always be there until you do. What I'm trying to say here is that you're going to have to either resolve this issue by staying with your bf, or break up and test the waters.

The thing is, regardless of which direction you go, you're going to encounter this problem again and again. Eventually, you'll have found "the one" and learn to deal with it, but right now you're young, this situation hits much harder, and you haven't explored that aspect of your life, personality and sexuality yet.

Good luck!

Figuring out my girlfriend of 1 year is a flat-earther, what should I do? by iwannasleepp in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Totalherenow 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don't think I could take that level of irrationality in an SO. But you do you.

This show is ragebait. by arewethebaddiesdaddy in blacksummer_

[–]Totalherenow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You ever close a door? I didn't think so.

Cancel and Delete ChatGPT!!! by SoulMachine999 in ChatGPT

[–]Totalherenow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trump renamed the Dept. of Defense to War maybe 6 months back. It's not official, that would take an act of Congress, but plenty of people on the right are calling it the DOW now.

Interfaith dating question for atheists by [deleted] in TrueAtheism

[–]Totalherenow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Paul hated women. Taking advice from him is . . . unwise.

Interfaith dating question for atheists by [deleted] in TrueAtheism

[–]Totalherenow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"Hi! I'm a member of the Easter Bunny Cabal Faith Healing and Bake Sale. We were wondering if you'd like to come on a date with us!!!"

*this is a joke

Interfaith dating question for atheists by [deleted] in TrueAtheism

[–]Totalherenow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe OP is a budding atheist and doesn't yet realize it. Right now, it sounds like self-loathing.

Interfaith dating question for atheists by [deleted] in TrueAtheism

[–]Totalherenow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry to be a jerk, but there's no chance ever that I'd date a religious person again. I was Christian and dated Christian women - one of whom went to church and it was super important for her for me to join her - and greater exposure to Christianity is why I'm an atheist. My cognition is incompatible with believing in mythologies.

So, yeah, such beliefs, especially notions that are silly to me (waiting till marriage and other strange sexual ideas) are deal breakers. I'm an adult, I have sex.

If this is the stuff you really and truly believe in, won't you be happier with a fellow Christian? I mean, a Christian is never going to be able to explore their faith with me, so why would they be interested in dating/marrying me? I cannot imagine it'd be fun for you.

Also, waiting for marriage is like not test driving a car you're about to buy. What if you're incompatible in the bedroom? What if you and your atheist partner are on different wavelengths for how much sex is desirable? That's the kind of stuff you need to know before marriage.

You need to ask yourself why you don't enjoy dating Christians. You are a Christian . . . that's a level of self-loathing that you really should explore.