Crazy Talk Thread

Betty Fowler said:Me.
Got an issue with that? 🙂

I just can't stand being lied to when the truth is staring us right in the face☕.

Enough with the side quests, let's get back to the actual topic🎉.

Hi,
I’ve been wrestling with this one for quite a while now.

What defines a "bitch"?
Why is it considered such a negative trait when a woman refuses to be walked all over and simply speaks her mind about what bothers her?
Apparently, wanting the best for yourself is "bad" because you're supposed to just settle for whatever comes your way.
I’m single and don't have kids, and people in my town love to rub it in my face, acting like I'm somehow "above everyone else" just because I haven't tied myself down yet. They act like choice is an illusion. My response? I don't care about anyone else's business, and I certainly don't live my life according to their rules. I'll marry when I find the right person. I definitely won't settle for someone I don't actually like. To be honest, I also know deep down that I don't have much to offer right now—people have really hammered that idea into my head—but I refuse to look for a partner until I have my career and my own stability figured out.
How do I move past this constant belittling?
How do you all define a "bitch"?

Even my brother called me one, but honestly, he isn't exactly the gold standard for relationship advice given his own track record, so I won't bother addressing his specific opinion.

Do we really live in a society where women who aren't married are viewed as "lesser," giving everyone the right to shame them? Do we truly have no agency in our own lives?

The age-old question.

My dog is my sweetheart, but the one who really runs the show during our walks is the lady holding the leash. 🙂

Joseph Bailey41 said:My dog is my sweetheart, but the one who really runs the show during our walks is the lady holding the leash. 🙂

🙂
It’s honestly a bit sad when women feel the need to chime in on comments like these.

analogangler8 said:Hi,
I’ve been wrestling with this one for quite a while now.

What defines a "bitch"?
Why is it considered such a negative trait when a woman refuses to be walked all over and simply speaks her mind about what bothers her?
Apparently, wanting the best for yourself is "bad" because you're supposed to just settle for whatever comes your way.
I’m single and don't have kids, and people in my town love to rub it in my face, acting like I'm somehow "above everyone else" just because I haven't tied myself down yet. They act like choice is an illusion. My response? I don't care about anyone else's business, and I certainly don't live my life according to their rules. I'll marry when I find the right person. I definitely won't settle for someone I don't actually like. To be honest, I also know deep down that I don't have much to offer right now—people have really hammered that idea into my head—but I refuse to look for a partner until I have my career and my own stability figured out.
How do I move past this constant belittling?
How do you all define a "bitch"?

Even my brother called me one, but honestly, he isn't exactly the gold standard for relationship advice given his own track record, so I won't bother addressing his specific opinion.

Do we really live in a society where women who aren't married are viewed as "lesser," giving everyone the right to shame them? Do we truly have no agency in our own lives?

The age-old question.

Yeah. Based on what I've dealt with lately regarding having kids, it seems like we don't really have a choice. At least not here in the States.☕

Justin Rogers5 said:Yeah. Based on what I've dealt with lately regarding having kids, it seems like we don't really have a choice. At least not here in the States.☕

I had no idea they’d made mandatory fertilization a thing. 😲

Joseph Bailey41 said:I had no idea they’d made mandatory fertilization a thing. 😲

Not long now...

Justin Rogers5 said:Yeah. Based on what I've dealt with lately regarding having kids, it seems like we don't really have a choice. At least not here in the States.☕

What do you mean by that?

I had no clue being a slut was strictly reserved for unsuccessful, single women.

Now I’ve got some catching up to do with all those people who spent my entire marriage calling me names just because I wasn't interested in them🙂.

Brandon Lopez6 said:I had no clue being a slut was strictly reserved for unsuccessful, single women.

Now I’ve got some catching up to do with all those people who spent my entire marriage calling me names just because I wasn't interested in them🙂.

Let’s be honest—we’ve all been there, but only some of us actually enjoy the chaos. 😁

You have quite a few of them scattered all over this forum ☕...

analogangler8 said:What do you mean by that?

Just some personal stuff.

Joseph Bailey41 said:Let’s be honest—we’ve all been there, but only some of us actually enjoy the chaos. 😁

And what about you? You pregnant yet?🤔

Justin Rogers5 said:And what about you? You pregnant yet?🤔

No, that's just what happens after too many beers. 🙂

Joseph Bailey41 said:No, that's just what happens after too many beers. 🙂

I could've sworn someone just congratulated you on the new baby. Guess my brain's completely fried from all this booze...🤦

Justin Rogers5 said:I could've sworn someone just congratulated you on the new baby. Guess my brain's completely fried from all this booze...🤦

It wasn't actually for you—it was for the person who congratulated me. My bad! 🤦

Joseph Bailey41 said:It wasn't actually for you—it was for the person who congratulated me. My bad! 🤦

So how do you handle it when people start asking when you're having kids?
Since you're such a badass, I'm dying to know how those conversations go.🤣
To the OP: You aren't a bitch, so why would you be? Wanting stability before anything else just makes sense. It's actually smart, but men love thinking they're the smartest guys in the room, so they act out and get jealous.
If more women acted like you, we wouldn't need social services nearly as much.🙂

Justin Rogers5 said:So how do you handle it when people start asking when you're having kids?
Since you're such a badass, I'm dying to know how those conversations go.🤣
To the OP: You aren't a bitch, so why would you be? Wanting stability before anything else just makes sense. It's actually smart, but men love thinking they're the smartest guys in the room, so they act out and get jealous.
If more women acted like you, we wouldn't need social services nearly as much.🙂

They've finally stopped asking. In the past, whenever I was stuck in one of those awkward situations, I used to just stare blankly into the distance and shout, "Wait, is that Taylor Swift?!" and 🙂

Joseph Bailey41, do you have short hair and a potty mouth?

Alexander Adams94 said:Joseph Bailey41, do you have short hair and a potty mouth?

Nope, and occasionally.