The tricky thing about HPV is that most men very likely already have it and so there is no way for a man to know who ‘gave him a cancer causing strain of HPV.’ So if I’m his only partner who actually disclosed my HPV status then who will he blame? ME. Even though he could’ve gotten it from other people who never…

I so appreciate your “do no harm” approach because I am the same way. Definitely check-in with your doctor about best practices and advice. Mine treated it like it was a common cold. *shrug* I may just tell future partners that to lessen the stigma. 

36 years old over here. I recently tested positive for HPV (like three days after a break-up) and I told my ex about it because I felt this ‘obligation’ to do that. Men don’t get tested so I was basically like “Listen. I tested positive for HPV. I don’t know who gave it to me and there’s no way to ever know at this…

I just started reading Waking the Tiger, suggested by my therapist. Just curious if you’ve read it or are familiar with it. Apparently, it’s super helpful for people struggling with anxiety. I’m only a few pages in but the reviews on Amazon were pretty much all positive. 

YES. My bullshit detector is pretty good since I’m much more aware of personality disorders. We are actually surrounded by sociopaths and I’ve gone from “I don’t understand this interaction.” to “Ah yes... I see the manipulation that is being attempted right now.” That’s definitely a silver lining.

Thank you so much. :)

I don’t watch the show but reading this hits a bit close to home for me.

Yes, that’s what a meant.

I admit fast forwarding through Tim centric parts because I was just unable to take anymore sexist whining/macho whining/gaslighting whining/idiot whining.

It’s so weird how millions of people literally base their own views and morals off of what one person dictates.

Absolutely. I do remember hating Tim when I was younger but not having the capacity to use words like “sexist” to describe him.

Your comment made me chuckle because I’ve been watching reruns of Home Improvement for my “late night syndication” and my god... I feel so conflicted every time I watch it because there are so many elements of the show that I deeply love. The nostalgia, JTT was my crush, Al is a legit ‘nice guy’ with no entitlement to…

Shirts can be powerful like that!

Agreed! I think our shirts can help to foster important discussions.

I want to be happy for these people but if I’m going to be real...

lol ACCURATE

That’s an A+ celeb crush. I love her. 

When is this POS going to be thrown in jail?

Shocker. Roseann is still awful.

I was SO CLOSE to ditching the show and then I noticed that Jamie Babbit directed a couple of episodes. Her involvement makes me a little hopeful that the show will evolve a bit more in adding more female characters with depth. But... WHO KNOWS. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯