I consider myself a modern woman. \u00a0I’ve worked full-time since I was 22 years old. \u00a0I have a Bachelor’s degree (in Biology). \u00a0I have travelled alone and will continue to do so from time to time. \u00a0I am childless by choice. \u00a0My husband is my partner and I am his- we are equals in our relationship. \u00a0I have money and possessions (including my car) in my own name. \u00a0I am a strong supporter of marriage equality and equal rights and protection for gay and transgender people. \u00a0I support equal pay for equal work, and I support men and women who desire to do so working in areas\/ fields previously deemed “unsuitable” for them, including military combat for women.<\/p>\n
But there are a few things I’m apparently downright old-fashioned about. \u00a0To me they fall under the categories of common sense, respect for others, and self-respect. \u00a0However, not everyone seems to see it that way.<\/p>\n
I don’t want to see your boxers or your thong or your bra straps. \u00a0Ever. \u00a0That’s why they are called UNDERwear. \u00a0And don’t even get me started on the atrocity that is the clear bra strap. \u00a0It’s not empowering, it’s trashy.<\/p>\n
I don’t want to see you breastfeed in public without a blanket. \u00a0Yes, I’m well aware that breastfeeding is perfectly natural, but (probably) so was conceiving and giving birth to that baby and I don’t want to watch you do either of those either. \u00a0Breasts are sexual. \u00a0Always have been, always will be. \u00a0Ask any man (straight or gay) if you don’t believe me.<\/p>\n
There are 2 genders, not 43. \u00a0I will give a pass to those born intersex (formerly known as hermaphrodites), but the vast majority of us have either male parts or female parts in our nether regions. \u00a0It’s basic anatomy. \u00a0Sexual orientation\u00a0is pretty straightforward as well. \u00a0 You either like folks with the same equipment as yourself, you like folks with the opposite equipment, or you like them both. \u00a0There’s no need to make this so complicated!<\/p>\n
Giving your child a screwed up name does not make him or her any more special. \u00a0My niece is named Ava. \u00a0We are all perfectly clear on who she is. \u00a0No one is confusing her with Richie Sambora’s or Reese Witherspoon’s daughters named Ava.<\/p>\n
Weddings are getting out of control. Unless you are marrying into a royal family your wedding should not cost more than my house nor your engagement ring more than my car. \u00a0Destination weddings are pretty selfish unless you have the resources to pay everyone’s way or have a private ceremony with only your partner there and celebrate back home with your family at a later time.<\/p>\n
Promposals shouldn’t\u00a0exist. \u00a0Good Lord. \u00a0As if being a teenaged boy wasn’t awkward enough already.<\/p>\n
What tiny little thing in today’s world drives you nuts? \u00a0Let’s all vent today!<\/p>\n
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