I get that and I'm comfortable that I'm just not compatible with people who feel upset when they can't touch me. I have a somewhat severe case of it in that if someone puts a hand on my arm that I don't want there, for whatever reason, it hurts. It's not harming me, it's just a manifestation of anxiety, but it does…

I don't think he considers me an object (which is why we're still together) but I did feel like I was being treated as one if I said I didn't want to have my hand rubbed for fifteen minutes straight and he replied 'but I like touching you.'

No I understand why he does it. The reason you gave doesn't mean he isn't also acting entitled to something he doesn't own. He tells me he cares about me and loves me all the time. I know he does. And it's been tough for him because he really is an affectionate person but he has said that it feels extra rewarding when…

Nah I don't have any kids.

Love this. The implications of making kids hug or kiss people they don't want to hadn't crossed my mind until a few years ago when I came across a piece similar to this one. But now I'm so about it, even with the kids I care for (don't have my own yet.) Bodily autonomy should be taught as early as possible. At least…

listen I'm sorry you've had people give you shit about not wanting kids and that you apparently travel in the type of socio-economic circles where people are more likely to demand an explanation about you not having/wanting kids but I want to just assure you that on the grand scale, no one gives a fuck that you don't…

No I think she's just kind of an asshole

Yeah I know. It also conveys that you're almost as obsessed with not having kids as those obnoxious moms are about having kids.

no they're the ones saying all of the things you have said in your two posts over and over again while specifying that they are 'child free' instead of just saying they don't want kids

People who identify as 'childfree' are the vegans of family choices.

I'm under the assumption that someone who wasn't much into upkeep before would just be a specific type of messy post-kids? I'm sort of a slob. I have a sense of style but it's always very thrown together and messy. If I become a mom I'll probably wear a lot of overalls and tuck colored pencils into my updo only to…

I'm under the assumption that someone who wasn't much into upkeep before would just be a specific type of messy post-kids? I'm sort of a slob. I have a sense of style but it's always very thrown together and messy. If I become a mom I'll probably wear a lot of overalls and tuck colored pencils into my updo only to…

Feel like this story wants to demonstrate some kind of hypocrisy but I'm sure a lot of companies ban their products while employees are working. Some things are great in general but not conducive to a productive work environment

I have been a light smoker from time to time so I never got immune to it. Basically I'd smoke outside and make sure the smoke went in the opposite direction. I've always hated the smell (even when I liked the taste).

Well I can't speak for the other poster but I'd hope that anyone known for predatory behavior would never have children. Not necessarily because I think they'd molest their kids but because I think it would be damaging behavior to witness.

is it really homophobic when all of his past sexual abuse accusations come from young men?

I find it hard to believe she doesn't know, since it's her relative. But I agree that would make her seem less awful at least.

Look I know this is very challenging to your worldview, but repeatedly saying I'm not something isn't going to make it true. Not being angry with Kathleen doesn't mean I have no sympathy for Blythe.

Can you name an instance where I defended behavior? I'm serious because I think your only problem with me is that I'm not angry and I like a writer who has does morally objectionable things. Is liking her work some sort of defense?

She's a great writer, but obviously not to your tastes. I'd like her writing if she was regularly murdering puppies and babies because I'm able to judge art independent of its artist.