I don't live in a perpetual state of fear (certainly not as much fear as some women), and I have been the victim of a violent stranger attack. In fact, I think I am probably a little less fearful than many of my friends who have not been subjected to violence or attack, but I am constantly aware.

I don't know how much men actually check for a ring. I think I've gotten hit on more WITH my ring than without. (Maybe they're hoping it will be more of a secret one night stand sort of thing?)

Dick.

My father was a police officer and I ALWAYS wear pointy shoes.

I've always thought it was kind of weird how vocal religious (usually evangelical Christian) groups are about making sure their religion or beliefs (which are both conscious choices) are so carefully and delicately treated. (Unlike scary homosexuality which is not a conscious choice or changeable.)

Agreed. I used to work as an anger management facilitator/DV counselor in partnership with the probation and parole departments in Stockton, and it is a terribly violent area.

I hate money funds. I think they seem greedy. When I got married a few years ago, we budgeted or cut the things we couldn't afford so we could reasonable afford the things that were important.

I don't think 'creep shaming' caused Elliot's life of virginity...I think delusions of grandeur (being creepy as hell) and homicidal fantasies did.

I was almost Rachel. My mom hated the name as it reminded her of her childhood nemesis, but my dad loved it because it was his grandmother's middle name.

My typos are out of control.

If she compliments you again I think it would be reasonable to say 'thank you, but I'd like our relationship to be professional. I'm not comfortable discussing my personal life or looks at work, but I appreciate the compliment'.

I'm posting from my phone and I didn't see my typos...stupid sausage fingers and tiny screens:(

1. I don't think sexual orientation should have anything to do with telling someone you aren't interested. If you're not, you're not....Not wanting to date your 'friend' in no way means that (anyone's) logical conclusion would be that you are a lesbian. It just means you don't like or want him.

My husband is pretty oblivious to pick ups, he's kind of like a human puppy (he assumes everyone is nice like him and wants to be friends).

I grew up in that town, and I can say without a shadow of a doubt that this is not the saddest or weirdest thing to happen on mothers day...it's a terrible, terrible town.

My admittedly limited experience with parenting is that most people who seem or are vocally miserable with their children are miserable about things that directly relate to the way they raised their child or parenting style they follow.

What do you think causes the disconnect? What changes between observing/viewing commentary about fashion and fitness to create distress?

Magazines (even 'empowering' publications) are about fantasy and wish fulfillment. Why on earth would you let someone else's wish or fantasy, (especially an airbrushed version) allow you to feel badly about yourself?

I agree. It was especially touching because I was new and part time, it would have been very easy for him to just ignore what was happening instead of risking a customer complaint.

I love makeup. I do. It's my favorite thing to play with and shop for; I could look at tutorials online for hours....and I can honestly say I've never thought 'is this smokey eye attractive to men?'.