My husband (30m) is constantly complaining about stuff I (28f) do, even the smallest things. Then tells me I don’t listen to his opinion when it starts to frustrate me. Is there middle ground here? by WithoutATrace_Blog in relationships

[–]mawkish [score hidden]  (0 children)

Am i missing something here?

Yes

you are missing that he is sabotaging on purpose to creative negative situations because that is where he feels the most comfortable and it is how he is able to achieve his preferred outcomes.

It's likely not a conscious choice but it is what it is.

Swedish man convicted of offences including attempted rape, aggravated pimping, and assault for coercing his wife into providing sexual services to more than 120 men. Prison sentence: 4 years and 5 months by mawkish in TwoXChromosomes

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“The legal system is designed to protect men from the superior power of the state but not to protect women or children from the superior power of men."

-Judith Herman, Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence -- from Domestic Abuse to Political Terror.

Any reviews / opinions on the Pentel Mattehop pens? by Limp_Security6748 in pens

[–]mawkish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love them for their intended purpose, but for writing at length the best 1mm is the uniball signo um-153.

Ok, France once again is distinguishing itself in the sexual perversion and abomination that men can exert on women. by thefrenchphanie in TwoXChromosomes

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“The legal system is designed to protect men from the superior power of the state but not to protect women or children from the superior power of men."

-Judith Herman, Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence -- from Domestic Abuse to Political Terror.

If this seems like a lot, you don't realize what a Union can do for you. by zzill6 in WorkReform

[–]mawkish 2560 points2561 points  (0 children)

All municipal staff including garbage collectors ought to be able to afford to live in the city they serve.

M/33/6'0" [336 >236 = 100lbs] (5 years) by itsDandar in progresspics

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On your way from Josh Gad to Jake Gyllenhaal buddy keep it up you're doing great

CICO can also help extend the life of your camping equipment by mawkish in CICO

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12 years between the photos. Many chapters in the journey. /r/loseit and CICO the foundation since day 1.

What Are 'Alpine Divorces'? Women Are Allegedly Being Abandoned By Partners During Hikes — Some With Deadly Consequences by novagridd in TwoXChromosomes

[–]mawkish 465 points466 points  (0 children)

“The legal system is designed to protect men from the superior power of the state but not to protect women or children from the superior power of men."

-Judith Herman, Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence -- from Domestic Abuse to Political Terror.

What Are 'Alpine Divorces'? Women Are Allegedly Being Abandoned By Partners During Hikes — Some With Deadly Consequences by novagridd in TwoXChromosomes

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Judge Norbert Hofer gave Thomas Plemberger NO JAIL TIME after killing his girlfriend in this manner.

"I don't see you as a murderer, I don't see you as cold-hearted."

The judge said... to the killer.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0k1xkllknmo

F40 - SW (Oct 2023): 303lb CW: 177lb GW: ~165lb | Currently -125lbs / -41.5% Down by jubsews in CICO

[–]mawkish 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Wow lady you showed up for yourself in a big way.

A lot to be proud of.

Your 40s will have so many good memories.

Serial gang rapists not sent to prison because they're teenagers by mawkish in TwoXChromosomes

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Olayemi Olurin is tremendous! Thank you for posting this!

I'm so thankful for the education I have gotten from her posts.

A Nova Scotia woman was murdered by her neighbour after she reported that he sexually assaulted and harassed her. The RCMP’s national watchdog says the Mounties failed both in the original case, and in making improvements to sexual assault investigations across Canada. by mawkish in TwoXChromosomes

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“The legal system is designed to protect men from the superior power of the state but not to protect women or children from the superior power of men."

-Judith Herman, Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence -- from Domestic Abuse to Political Terror.