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seabeyond

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11. supposed to flatter me? Or make me feel safe around men?

Reply to Hatchling (Reply #10)

Fri May 25, 2012, 12:10 PM

May 2012

you are right. the intent is exactly the opposite. so when men tell us it is not a big deal. or to lighten up. or just biological for a man. or whatever

we know better.

we know their intent is to insult and use fear. then chuckle and cackle.

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Last time I wore a Mini skirt was in the 80's. Hatchling May 2012 #10

supposed to flatter me? Or make me feel safe around men? seabeyond May 2012 #11

to be honest with you, I don't like a male boston bean May 2012 #14

i couldnt agree with you more. seabeyond May 2012 #15

Not a lot of men go that far, but a lot of them do less aggressive, redqueen May 2012 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author boston bean May 2012 #16

This line says it all: CrispyQ May 2012 #17

Bingo! Little Star May 2012 #18