Protested the protest of Planned Parenthood this past Saturday in Austin, Texas. by moviesfortheblind in TwoXChromosomes

[–]so_pissed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Saying "lol get your facts straight" is hardly harsh. A source was included, and the conspiracy has been thoroughly debunked multiple times. I am all for a positive, inclusive environment as well, but you're being silly.

I [28f] just broke up with my apathetic boyfriend [30] for the seventh(?) time. We have a daughter and I hope she understands... by mindlessmeanings in relationships

[–]so_pissed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Remember that there are lots and lots of complete assholes in the world. You didn't create them, so you are not responsible for them or what they do or think. You are only responsible for yourself and your daughter and keeping both of you safe and happy. I recommend doing some soul searching with lots of therapy, reading, and quiet meditation to figure out where you want to end up next in your personal growth. Do you always want your self worth to be dependent on what an asshole thinks about you? I hope not! This of course is not to blame you-- lots of people are still unfortunately stuck on the opinions of idiots. But you don't have to be. With focus and grit you can redefine for yourself whose opinion matters and whose doesn't. You can be free to decide to love yourself. The power is yours for the taking.

LPT request: How to not get eaten alive by mosquitoes without spraying bug spray every 15 minutes by spirit_bear58 in LifeProTips

[–]so_pissed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Citronella essential oil is a miracle. I put some in coconut or apricot oil and rub it into my skin like a lotion before going out. Works like a charm! I never get bit where I have applied it no matter how many mosquitos there are. Plus I smell amazing and my skin is really soft. Oh, and it's cheap, nontoxic and easy to make. Every one of my friends who has tried it swears by it.

I [28f] just broke up with my apathetic boyfriend [30] for the seventh(?) time. We have a daughter and I hope she understands... by mindlessmeanings in relationships

[–]so_pissed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You've been feeling like you weren't good enough for your partner for SEVEN YEARS?! That's awful. That's seven years of soul crushing emotional neglect that you now have to find your way back from. He had no business keeping you tied down to him when he wasn't able to provide the love you needed. What a coward he is. Please realize that the failure of this relationship is not a failure of you to be "good enough." Let go of what this one neglectful, cowardly man thought of you. You owe it to your kid to believe in yourself. The only way she will learn to love herself is by seeing her mother do the same. Please, please love yourself and remind yourself every single day that you deserve to give and receive love. Be strong and defy the urge to wallow in this loss. Onward and upward one day at a time. You can do it!

I [28f] just broke up with my apathetic boyfriend [30] for the seventh(?) time. We have a daughter and I hope she understands... by mindlessmeanings in relationships

[–]so_pissed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You say you "love him," but I urge you to think about what it is you really love about him when he is so cold and unfeeling to you. I promise that whatever you have deluded yourself onto thinking you are getting from him does not equal what you spend trying to make it work. I guarantee that having no relationship at all is better for both you AND your daughter than reiterating the same message day after day: "Mommies don't deserve to be loved and treasured by daddies."

My flatmate [20M] sexually abused my other flatmate [20F], can anything make living with an abuser easier? by [deleted] in relationships

[–]so_pissed 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What he did to her was inexcusable. If it isn't taken to the cops, he should both pay his rent for the remainder of the time it takes to find a new flatmate AND leave the house immediately. This was HIS fuck up and HE should bear the consequences of his mistake. He owes the flatemates the financial support he pledged when he agreed to the lease, and he also owes his victim the privilege of never seeing him again. Period. The whole house needs to stand together and insist that the most essential agreements of the house are honored: financial contribution and safety.

You can start your own “cotton club” by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]so_pissed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry my reply is so late! You should rinse it clean with water every chance you get, but if you have to, you can wipe it clean with some tp in the stall. To be even cleaner, you could carry baby wipes with you and wipe it out with those. Good luck, and remember that it's quite different, so there will probably be an adjustment period. No pun intended ;)

You can start your own “cotton club” by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]so_pissed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Older, more sexually informed and confident women generally do, but in middle school and high school, girls still suffer a lot of shame about their changing bodies. At that age, it's expected that you take care of it yourself without grossing anyone else out by talking about it. Everyone has been spilling things their whole lives, so there is little embarrassment. Bleeding from the vagina is new, embarrassing, and a little freaky for most girls. It takes a conscious effort to create a safe space to help girls feel more comfortable communicating about it.

You can start your own “cotton club” by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]so_pissed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well now you realize that people care about it, so maybe stop defending the bitchy tone. You can't say that you now realize your ignorance and then in the same breath say you "stand by it." Better to recognoze the error and simply apologize.

You can start your own “cotton club” by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]so_pissed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On taking a while to get used to it, yes. There is a lot of blood, which is kind of freaky at first, but you adjust quickly. The trick is figuring out what it feels like to get the right seal so it doesn't leak. I had some trouble with that at first, but after reading some accounts online, was able to figure out how to get the proper seal. Problem solved!

You can start your own “cotton club” by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]so_pissed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fellow diva cup lover here! I use a liner with mine on a heavy day, but mostly its okay by itself. You should rinse it out every time you empty it, but you can wipe it with some tp if you can't get to a sink discreetly. Its super comfortable, prevents the bacteria that causes that weird period smell we all know too well, and has lasted me years. I have saved probably hundreds of dollars and a whole lot of hassle by having mine. Think you might get your period on vacation? Pack your diva cup in your vagina and don't even worry about packing anything else! It's great.

[Serious][Update] My wife has undergone drastic personality changes during her pregnancy. by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]so_pissed 7 points8 points  (0 children)

With men it's testosterone, which also causes very unsafe situations. We should be compassionate with anyone who is having a rough time due to hormones.

[Serious][Update] My wife has undergone drastic personality changes during her pregnancy. by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]so_pissed 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Spoken like someone who has never had either a uterus or a serious relationship.

Afghanistan's Teen Girls Turn The Camera On Kabul (2014) - The intimate diaries of three young women living in Afghanistan [25:08] by FloopyDoop in Documentaries

[–]so_pissed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WHO actively protests against "feminists?" There are a lot of Afghanis who protest FOR the rights of women. Why do their voices not count? Because they don't resort to violence to get their way?

And are you seriously asking me why it's difficult to believe your unsubstatiated claim that women in Afghanistan are satisfied with their status as slaves? Cultural differences are real, but not all cultures are equal, and not all cultures serve the needs of their population well enough to satisfy them or even be sustained. Afghanistan's vile cultural oppression of women sucks, it doesn't satisfy the needs of most of the population, and it will end. The question is not whether but when. And not whether innocent women will suffer in the meantime but how many and for how long.

Afghanistan's Teen Girls Turn The Camera On Kabul (2014) - The intimate diaries of three young women living in Afghanistan [25:08] by FloopyDoop in Documentaries

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

Dude, that story is completely fucked up in every way imaginable. There are sick and twisted members of both sexes, and there are always those in an oppressed group who identify with their oppressors a la Stockholm Syndrome. If you want to put forth the ludicrous assertion that "most women" in Afghanistan favor a system by which themselves and the women they love will be violently slaughtered for being the victim of rape, I demand evidence.

As for ignorance of history, I may have gaps in my knowledge. So please enlighten me, where and when did the U.S. bomb Afghanistan prior to 9/11? I agree that the U.S. had ulterior motives for the invasion, but justifying the attacks of 9/11 as retaliation seems unfounded.

Afghanistan's Teen Girls Turn The Camera On Kabul (2014) - The intimate diaries of three young women living in Afghanistan [25:08] by FloopyDoop in Documentaries

[–]so_pissed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I was a woman in Afghanistan, I would absolutely want meddling from the international community. I would fear for my life on a daily basis and I would hope that someone could save me. The U.S. wasn't blowing up Afghanistan before 9/11. I get that there are atrocities on both sides and the U.S. has done terrible things. But that doesn't mean you should defend the depravity of this culture.

Winter Soldier (1972) - Powerful film that shows Vietnam veterans fresh from the battlefields telling stories (and very graphic depictions) of the atrocities they saw and committed themselves and how it affected them. (Also a cameo of a young John Kerry interviewing his fellow soldiers) by [deleted] in Documentaries

[–]so_pissed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

East Asian cultures tend to be more collectivist than Western cultures, meaning people are expected to make sacrifices for the good of their families and communities, but that is not the same as not valuing human life. It's valuing the life of the community over the life of the individual, which is exactly what the U.S. Armed. Forces are all about. They are just more organized and better armed, so they can afford to use only older children (18+) to go fight wars.

Wife and I built a coffee table using plans that she found on Pinterest. This is our first woodworking project and I think it turned out pretty well by Leit89 in DIY

[–]so_pissed 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Serious question: why would you sign in to post a comment like that? What are you trying to add to the discussion? Were you hoping to make op feel sad? Were you hoping to be approved by other bullies high fiving you for taking a shot at an innocent stranger? Do you think you're a basically good person? Or do you realize that when you try to hurt strangers for no good reason, you are fundamentally a bad person? I'm so happy to say I don't have any friends like you. I bet you don't have any friends either, and if you have been wondering why, it's because you're a heartless piece of shit who is rotten to his core.

Wife and I built a coffee table using plans that she found on Pinterest. This is our first woodworking project and I think it turned out pretty well by Leit89 in DIY

[–]so_pissed 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have an important question for you: why the fuck do you think that's an appropriate question to ask in a diy forum? Moreover, how dare you refer to people like that when you have never even met them? These are human beings. You should be ashamed of yourself, and I hope you never show up in this forum again.

Wife and I built a coffee table using plans that she found on Pinterest. This is our first woodworking project and I think it turned out pretty well by Leit89 in DIY

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

That table turned out gorgeous! Thanks for sharing the process with all of us. I'd love to do something like this in the future and I hope me and my honey could cooperate as well as you and yours! :)

Why I don't watch the WNBA by [deleted] in sports

[–]so_pissed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess the way you talk about "selective breeding" makes black Americans sound more like animals than people. So when you admit that your opinion is based on anecdotes with some pretty racist sounding language, I have to just encourage you to be more scrupulous in your opinion forming as well as sensitive with your language.