It sounds suspicious at the very least. But, to your point, I feel most healthy couples do set boundaries. They're important, but they also need to be a two-way street.
That's fair. I've been an observer to abusive relationships and what Shakira said seemed...suspect.
Domestic violence happens at every level of society.
The word "let" is what is causing problems hear.
Marry me.
You're absolutely right, if they've both agreed to certain terms, then great for them. My experience with people I've known who have been in abusive relationships, however, is giving me a couple red flags here. I would feel differently if she said "We discussed how he feels about me doing videos with men and we…
Honestly, I think it's too early for us to tell anything, but what Shakira said sounds like the first steps to being in an abusive relationship.
I agree with what you're saying, but the way she worded her relationship and what it means for her professional life sounds like the beginning of an abusive relationship.
I mean I'm super excited for this, but my only disappointment is a severe lack of Kathy Bates.
Agreed; I don't know how many commentors I see here lamenting victim-doubting or those who deny blatant racism on a weekly basis. It's disappointing at what rate people are doubting that this family's experience is legitimate.
I've read other articles about this mom, and I have to say I'm shocked at how many people think this is exploitative. These comments have had an effect on this family, seemingly in a hurtful manner. This family took what life had dealt them and chose to use their experience to bring awareness of an issue too often…
Oh, wow I didn't even think about that. I wonder if they know they've done that, or if they're trying to make a "gotcha!" sort of trap, you know?
How do you mean?
No, you should say "I respect your right to make those choices because I'm a feminist." I don't agree with your two examples either, but as long as Barbie and Michelle are making those choices on their own, they remain their choices.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think a lot of the difficulties many commentors are feeling, myself included, is anxiousness. The anxiousness that this case will somehow "legitimize" MRA's everywhere, regardless of what actually happened.
Seriously, though? I would have let him off the hook. It's possible even the math error was a result of the abuse.
Honestly, I just plain do not get how some people don't understand that feminism is about rights for men, too.
When I read stuff like this it makes me reconsider even having kids.
You funny guy.