Perhaps "supporting" isn't the best word, it sounds patronising, like women are children who need adult support and approval. Do we "support" men's choices? No, but generally people don't scrutinise or second-guess men as much as they do women over similar life choices. In terms of women's choices, I think this is the…

Having read most of the other comments now, I have to disagree with myself... indeed, debate and arguments are not only inevitable but necessary in any social movement if it's to evolve. But I still wish we didn't get so hung up on such minor issues like body hair so often.

Lately, mainly while reading Jezebel comments, it's starting to seem to me that we're fighting each other more than we're fighting the remaining obstructions to true equality, and it makes me sad. Is it really more important and unjust that a couple of radfems somewhere on the internet are decrying the use of make-up…

Where did I say all women? Where did I talk about loveless marriages? You're needlessly defensive with that snide "the narrative you're pushing". I'm not pushing anything. It's not that hard to understand that in a culture with more rigid gender roles (and I don't think you can deny that was the case), compliance with…

Maybe Christianity is turning into a brand component. It's important for targeted marketing, like when you market to women, pink and inspirational are key.

The times were different in more ways than one - women were expected to arrange their entire lives around their husbands' and be obedient. That generally ups the chances of marriages lasting longer.

My fiance is 6 years younger and when we started dating he was 20. I didn't even think of the possibility of its being permanent until he was 23, I kept thinking he'd grow out of me.

MRA is a man's rights activist - a bitter dude who actually believes there are women who want to take over the world and obliterate men in revenge. So judging by your post, you fit! Oh, and they're all morons. So I was right the first time too.

How about just don't date young single mothers or fat women and keep your preferences to yourself? Why do you need to announce your preferences? We're not hanging on your every damn word up in here.

Wow, I think that's the best comment here

Copying this into my quotes file. Beautifully put. Thank you.

You're projecting. But apparently, you believe that you have a nice ass, so there's that.

Ever been to an art museum? Tell me, did the famous historic artists paint size zeros or fat chicks? Nude fat chicks. Check out the rolls on those ladies. What's the term today's kids use? FUPA?

That's really funny since throughout much of western history fat women were beautiful. I wonder how objective standards can change? Interesting...

I have never thought about it that way. That's an amazing point.

Oh boy. I think you are totally right and that is a damn good point. I think some of the people who fight the hardest against fat acceptance are coming at it with a bit of this attitude.

I'm really glad my post has had some positive effect! I'd also rather eat what I want than make severe restrictions to drop a size. That shouldn't be seen as an immoral preference, that's just ludicrous.

I think you're right, and that kind of helps me.

I'm not even gonna finish reading this thread because the clue is in ObviousHuh8's screenname. Seriously, stop feeding him. It'll only make him fat, and we KNOW he doesn't want that!

I have a feeling that that very notion, that fat bodies might be ok, is instinctively perceived as a threat by some of the people who are invested in shaping their bodies after an ideal and pride themselves on the results. Because if fat bodies are also ok, then their achievement is meaningless and their body's worth…