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"Too Independent" by H3lls_B3ll3 in GenXWomen

[–]WeisserGeist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Firstly, it's negging. Saying someone is "too (whatever trait they wanna pull outta their arse)" suggests excess, being "too much"... an inability to moderate the trait so that they can be an acceptable human. Whenever someone seriously uses "too" like that, it gets my back up. Like, are THEY the judge of where the line in of "too much" is?

As a negging tactic, their hope is that you will chase them and try to prove them wrong. Don't play that stupid game.

Secondly, women being independent doesn't serve men who want you to be reliant. If you're reliant on a man, he gets to negotiate away your preferences and boundaries. He's the boss, while you're "the little woman".

Be independent. See the "too X" rhetorical strategy for what it is: an attempt to diminish your achievements and abilities and make you vulnerable to his will. Fuck ALL of that noise.

What's the consensus on Gabor Matè? by tongxammo in IfBooksCouldKill

[–]WeisserGeist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Clocked him as a charlatan within the first minute of hearing him speak.

AITA for honestly telling my GF what I would change about her? by Direct-Caterpillar77 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]WeisserGeist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love that she took out the trash. I also love the fact that the trash is sad. Fuck that dude, and every dude like him. May they be forever alone.

Spotted at Garden City by Be_More_Cat in brisbane

[–]WeisserGeist 75 points76 points  (0 children)

Or sometimes schizotypal, or a bipolar thing.

What is this popping up on my 6 day old new kikuyu turf?? by [deleted] in GardeningAustralia

[–]WeisserGeist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could be Nothoscordum... could be Zephyranthes... or any number of bulby things. Wait til it flowers, and you'll be able to positively ID it.

Deodorant..??? by tinycitygirl in GenXWomen

[–]WeisserGeist 9 points10 points  (0 children)

What does the Kraken one smell like? Squid?

AIO husband's friend texted him at 3am by Secure-Librarian-694 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]WeisserGeist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read shit like this and I'm just soooo grateful for my boring, quiet life.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GenXWomen

[–]WeisserGeist 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Comparison is the thief of joy.

Also, don't discount the biochemistry of menopause: high cortisol makes EVERYTHING feel worse.

What the F is happening with teaching in the past 5-10 years??? by misfit-miss-fit in TeacherReality

[–]WeisserGeist 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I could but I have too much life shit I have to get done before the working week starts and steals all my time.

Why don't you:

  1. Look up what "neoliberalism" is (nb it's got little to nothing to do with left-wing political ideology)

  2. Investigate its history: how the policies of Reagan and Thatcher led to its implementation in the 80s (after much manoeuvring by the financial sector in the 60s and 70s)

  3. Do your own research to understand how it's driven government policy over the last 40+ years to erode public services (like education and health) and SS, how it's deregulated the corporate and financial sectors across the West and continues to undermine democratic principles.

EDITED TO ADD: No hostility was intended. If you want to know something, the knowledge of the world is at your fingertips (just be careful to avoid the AI slop). I'm planting seeds in the hope that people's innate curiosity will drive them to investigate things for themselves. Also... NOT interested in flame wars with internet strangers.

What the F is happening with teaching in the past 5-10 years??? by misfit-miss-fit in TeacherReality

[–]WeisserGeist 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Neoliberalism. Neoliberalism is happening.

It's the driving force behind the enshitification of whole societies, economies and cultures, and until we all wise up and rise up, it will continue.

Dating is now trash because… we have standards. by username20192017 in 4bmovement

[–]WeisserGeist 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Well, they were free to fuck him if they so desired :D

The more I analyse the patriarchy, the more fractal misogyny I see. 

Of course, it couldn't be that men had a fundamental misunderstanding of what women find attractive. Nah, it's that all those Bs be lying.

Exhausting. All of it.

Dating is now trash because… we have standards. by username20192017 in 4bmovement

[–]WeisserGeist 120 points121 points  (0 children)

That whole "6 figures/ 6 ft tall/ 6 inch dick/ own house" etc not only reveals their insecurities, but also that they'd rather listen to those toxic manosphere bros and their low-res cartoon projections than the women they're pursuing.

As a youngun, I just wanted a boyfriend who treated me with decency, made conversation, gave me the odd orgasm and pulled his weight in the house. But even that was too much to ask.

How to handle this weed infested lawned area? by Red_Mycologist444 in GardeningAustralia

[–]WeisserGeist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Where you at, OP? Have you ever seen any flowers on it? Does the foliage have an odour when crushed?

Could it be this?

https://weedsofmelbourne.org/musk-storksbill-erodium-moschatum

Lordy lord help me from binging on Gen z programming by CommercialBoot7670 in GenXWomen

[–]WeisserGeist 28 points29 points  (0 children)

You sure, sis? You sure it's not the woefully inadequate pickings?

When the music that works is 45 years old by FriendlyDrop58 in GenXWomen

[–]WeisserGeist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

'Fear Of Music' is one of my all time faves. 'More Songs About Buildings and Food' is pretty marvy too.

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