I missed the edit deadline on my comment but wanted to elaborate on the nuance bit. The data for this study is based on a prior national survey. Respondents were offered the options of "often, sometimes, rarely, or never," later converted into "yes/no" for the purposes of the study.

To be fair my ex wife woke up in the middle of the night and climbed on top of me and started repeatedly punching me square in the face. In her defense, she was trying to cope with being in a marriage while trying to come to terms with the severe sexual abuse she went through as a pre-teen. Her mental health was…

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And right on cue, the MRA trolls are out in force: 'Women beat up men, too!' Ugh. Just UGH. Reminder: The dismiss button is your friend.

There's a very popular trend in some corners of the internet where men constantly brag that, "if a woman hits me, I'll hit her back. It's equality!" It always struck me that not hitting back was always the preferred option, regardless of the gender involved. Why certain men feel the need to even consider this…

omg this gif

I would never, ever take my cat outside in New York City in anything other than a carrier. I am getting anxiety just looking at these pictures.

That's where she keeps the kittens.

On the catwalk? On the catwalk? Did she shake her little tush on the catwalk?

People can just DO that with their cats?!? I mean, even if I had the physical strength to hold my 18-pound monstrosity like that, he'd be off like a shot as soon as I opened the door.

Are knee highs back??? I've been waiting for this day for like 20 years.

Wait. What's the green party then? The irresponsible dude who also always brings bud to the party?

as per usual, i am in love with you and everything you say. carry on, my fair lady~

Republicans are the bad boys. Democrats are the Nice Guys. "Okay, since I got you pregnant I guess I'll let you have an abortion, but I don't approve of abortions personally and I think you should have been more responsible and I sure as shit ain't paying for it. Wait...why don't you want to go out with me anymore? Is…

I agree. this kind of "perfect human being" hype for anyone of any size, race, gender - is off putting. if you build the ivory tower so high - sooner or later it will come crashing down. it just makes me gag a little.

Someone gave me a fantastic idea but I forgot what it was. I don't think "poor person who died from inadequate health care because my state refused to expand Medicaid" is going to pack enough of a punch, you know?

HEY EVERYONE!!!!! what are you all being for halloween!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?!?!

We don't hate you, $kay. We can't hate you.

As I'm sure you all know, Halloween is the best holiday, and WE ARE NOT SKIPPING IT GODDAMMIT.