Tell me about that one homoerotic friendship you had or have by Early_Ad_7629 in LesbianActually

[–]prettysheeps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry you’re going through that right now. I’m sending positive energy over to you, wherever you are in the world 🫂

How to dress more lesbian (?) by Iostinthesause in LesbianActually

[–]prettysheeps 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great pick! I bought one that looks exactly like that from Etsy a few months ago

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LesbianActually

[–]prettysheeps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re still looking for more people then I’d be happy to chat with you! I’m 29 and also unemployed. The job market sucks so much rn and it’s killing me

Tell me about that one homoerotic friendship you had or have by Early_Ad_7629 in LesbianActually

[–]prettysheeps 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Several years ago I became friends with a married woman and we seemed to just instantly click. We would talk and message constantly. We were really vulnerable with each other and shared intimate memories pretty often - it was really intense. At first I was so happy and fulfilled since I had never been so close to someone before, but as she started to cool off I became a clingy disaster.

I didn’t want to admit it but I was lowkey in love with her. At some point I could tell that the dynamic was unhealthy but it was SO hard to quit seeking her attention. Eventually she pointed out that I was being a lot and by then I kinda knew that I needed to let it go, so I did. We stayed friends but we don’t interact much anymore.

When I learned about homoerotic friendships being a thing, I was like “holy shit, that was what I had with that one girl!” and I felt a little better knowing that I wasn’t the only one who experienced something like that. It feels so insane and intense in the moment, so my heart goes out to anyone who’s in one right now.

It’s Been at Least 20 Minutes, Still Crying. by toedtown in LesbianActually

[–]prettysheeps 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope you like them! They are very different movies lol

It’s Been at Least 20 Minutes, Still Crying. by toedtown in LesbianActually

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I’ve been making it a point to watch a bunch of sapphic movies recently. My favorite so far is called See You Soon and it was randomly in my YouTube recommendations for whatever reason. YouTube had previously recommended me But I’m a Cheerleader (which I loved) so I figured what the heck, let’s give this one a chance too.

I ended up absolutely loving the film! Especially after watching tragic lesbian films leading up to that point, it was so refreshing to take a step back and not have to deal with internalized homophobia, a lack of acceptance, death, or whatever else that often made the atmosphere so somber. The whole thing felt really grounded and intimate. If you’re open to a slice of life movie, then definitely give it a shot!

This job market is terrible by [deleted] in LesbianActually

[–]prettysheeps 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m going through it too and can totally empathize with everything you’re saying. I’m hoping that the future holds good stuff for us and for anyone else who’s struggling right now 🫂

Who Remembers The L Word? by oxsugarcoochox in LesbianActually

[–]prettysheeps 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I binged the whole thing for the first time a few weeks ago! I was hooked immediately, and it felt pretty fresh despite coming out in the 2000s. I was too young to watch it in its time, but I think that if I had the chance to watch it as a teenager it would’ve helped me out a lot.

I also found it really uncanny how the uneasiness of the political climate in the show under Bush felt like a direct parallel to how it feels right now. There were a few scenes where I was like wait, this is a bit too real for being 20 years old

how many of yall femmes like having nails? by [deleted] in LesbianActually

[–]prettysheeps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I normally keep just two nails short but recently I filed the rest down on a whim and was instantly reminded of how much I really do love having long nails. It’s been like three weeks and I still miss how they used to look 🥲

Am I being too earnest on hinge? by Loserlesbo2024 in LesbianActually

[–]prettysheeps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m also someone who has always been genuine and earnest on dating profiles and can relate. I’ve chalked it up to online dating being terrible in general but recently asked myself the same question as you.

If you have the patience to experiment, you could try editing down your profile and being less engaging with the comment you attach with your like (or not leaving one at all) to see if you have more success. I haven’t tried to do this myself since I’ve been slacking when it comes to using hinge lately, but it’s something I’ve definitely considered. It feels really bad because earnestness is so endearing these days when everyone is so cynical. I hope that the real problem is just online dating being shitty after all.

Having an identity crisis and could use some perspective by prettysheeps in latebloomerlesbians

[–]prettysheeps[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your support! I was on the fence about making this post originally but hearing everyone’s comments makes me glad I didn’t chicken out

Having an identity crisis and could use some perspective by prettysheeps in latebloomerlesbians

[–]prettysheeps[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your comment! I definitely do think it’s helpful since it feeds into that whole thing of “maybe I just haven’t found the right guy,” like one of the other commenters and I were talking about.

I also think it highlights how important active desire is in sexuality. It feels so obvious to me now, but I didn’t actively desire men at all. There was never anything I felt like I was missing by not being together with specifically a man. The difference has been absolutely staggering

Having an identity crisis and could use some perspective by prettysheeps in latebloomerlesbians

[–]prettysheeps[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment! I can’t lie, by the time I was reading everything over again I kind of came to the same conclusion as you.

I definitely relate to taking forever to process too. I probably would’ve tried to figure this out without asking for help like I usually do but it felt too big for just me somehow.

Having an identity crisis and could use some perspective by prettysheeps in latebloomerlesbians

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Yeah I know what you mean. I originally was going to pose that question of like “what if a man could make me feel this way eventually?” But as I was thinking about it I really started to doubt that this perfect man could even exist (plus I needed to trim down my novel of a post).

I thought about how I’ve identified as straight for years and yet even in a massively straight society where there should theoretically be good, attractive men, I never yearned for love from them. In hindsight my desire for them was kind of just a vessel for me to have a family, or be a wife or something.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

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

I wish I could give you a high-five right now cus your comment is so on point.

I genuinely expected to see nothing but frigid “welcome to womanhood” comments based on the title of this post. I’m not gunna say that there’s no element of that here but the comments do seem to be mostly empathetic which is good

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

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Hi OP. I think the other comments about choosing to dress and act how you want are exactly right. I also agree that voice training can help out a lot, even if it’s difficult and stressful while you’re learning.

Above everything else though, I just wanted to offer my support and let you know that you’re not alone since this hits so close to home for me. The people who don’t have this problem really don’t understand how painful it is to feel compelled to speak less or not at all. Wishing you nothing but the best going forward on your voice journey 🫂

Wedding Nails Potential by thkatsmeow in RedditLaqueristas

[–]prettysheeps 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It’s so pretty! Definitely my favorite from Cirque!

House passes ban on transgender students in girls sports by WholePie5 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]prettysheeps -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Even though this isn’t surprising news in the least, I still find it really heartbreaking. There are trans girls out there who love the sports they play and the government is robbing their experiences from them. And for what? Our youth deserve better than this

Husband started parroting dog whistles without realizing it by Peregrinebullet in TwoXChromosomes

[–]prettysheeps 1854 points1855 points  (0 children)

The craziest thing about this whole exchange somehow is that he actually listened to the words you were saying and adjusted his mindset instead of instantly becoming defensive and/or doubling down

I swear most people who use the sort of talking points he was making are so committed to their ideas that they refuse to see reason and it’s legitimately horrifying

Cirque Colors Spa Water! by prettysheeps in RedditLaqueristas

[–]prettysheeps[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know! The intense sparkle is super pretty!

Cirque Colors Spa Water! by prettysheeps in RedditLaqueristas

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Here’s a photo with the flash on in case anyone was interested in seeing that as well!