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Dating and relationships are difficult even on a good day. And good days are pretty rare. Unfortunately, that is the reality everyone lives in when navigating the romantic world. Especially women. But at least they have a place to vent.

The subreddit r/FemaleDatingStrategy has 175K members (or as it calls them, queens), constantly discussing their love lives, and that includes all the nonsense that arises too. Continue scrolling and check out what they have to say.

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Men Only Bringing The Audacity, Yet Again, To The Table!

Men Only Bringing The Audacity, Yet Again, To The Table!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Took me a sec to realize it, but good going. You have to consider yourself first.

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"Instead men and women often face equal and opposite problems to one another," Quinn said. "Guys might struggle to think of how to approach a woman, and women (who traditionally and maybe wrongly) have been told they can't make the first move and so panic over where they can find all the guys that want to approach them."

#2

Say It Louder For The People In The Back!!

Say It Louder For The People In The Back!!

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denzoren
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've never understood this...if you lose control over what a woman wears then you need some serious help. The problem definitely isn't the clothes.

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In the world of online dating, Quinn also sees noticeable disparities. "Guys may feel like they're having to move heaven and earth to get one lousy response from a woman, whilst women can feel overwhelmed and harassed by unsuitable suitors," she explained. "Men could usually learn from women that they need to have higher standards for the women they interact with, and women could take a leaf out of men's dating and learn how they too can be proactive."

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#4

Some Men Need To Learn This

Some Men Need To Learn This

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This goes for everybody. Treat others the way you want to be treated

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In 2020, the Pew Research Center surveyed Americans to find out more about their love life. While single-and-looking men and women reported equal levels of dissatisfaction with their dating lives and the ease of finding people to date, women were more likely to say they have had some particularly negative experiences.

Most women who were single and looking to date (65%) said they have experienced at least one of six harassing behaviors asked about in the survey from someone they were dating or had been on a date with, such as being touched in a way that made them uncomfortable or rumors being spread about their sexual history.

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"Though men might think women have guys queuing up to date them (which sounds great right?) in reality women face plenty of dating challenges," Quinn said. "They may feel emotionally drained by dating, as they push through dates where they don't feel a connection. If they're seeking a relationship they may struggle to tell which guy's going to be in for the long haul, and who will disappear at the first inkling of commitment. They may even not know how to get offline and actually meet men in real life; and get stuck in the belief that all the 'good men' have run out, and it's impossible to meet someone."

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The dating coach added that women also face significantly more judgement around things like their age, which can be a challenge on dating apps; and more scrutiny for expressing their sexuality. "So don't think that just because she's got a queue of potential suitors that she's not having a hard time dating."

We all can be douches to one another. Let's not.

#8

That Really Puts It In Perspective

That Really Puts It In Perspective

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Nadine Bamberger
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And it's always on us, don't dress that way, don't walk there, don't provoke. When it happens we didn't fight enough, fought too hard, didn't say no, didn't mean it when we said it. If we report it we get blamed, re traumatized by questions and rape kits that are then left untouched, called liars.

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#11

100% True For Me

100% True For Me

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel a drop off interest on men (thanks a lot) when I say my husband is a police officer or a jujitsu master.

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#14

They Will Always Make “Single Mothers” The Villains To Shift Blame From Male Predators Or Male Parental Child Neglect

They Will Always Make “Single Mothers” The Villains To Shift Blame From Male Predators Or Male Parental Child Neglect

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#15

Speaks For Itself

Speaks For Itself

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Ana
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm still thinking about the time women had to use hat pins to defend themselves from handsy men. They were covered in fabric from head to tow. It's never about the way you dress, it's about being decent.

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#16

Perfect Way To Deal With Their “Jokes”

Perfect Way To Deal With Their “Jokes”

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#17

Be A Hvm In All Aspects Of Life

Be A Hvm In All Aspects Of Life

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Rachel Peterson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always support the allies, reminding them how much I value them.

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#18

How Many Of You “Developed” Issues While In A Relationship? I’ll Go First: Depression And Anxiety. Cured As Soon As We Broke Up

How Many Of You “Developed” Issues While In A Relationship? I’ll Go First: Depression And Anxiety. Cured As Soon As We Broke Up

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K Witmer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mom was convinced she was just a miserable person. She eloped w my dad when she was 15 he was 19. She was 25 when she got divorced she then realized she was a very outgoing extrovert that loved to smile and be herself

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#20

Hvm Right There. Take Note Scrotes

Hvm Right There. Take Note Scrotes

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#22

Nothing But Truth

Nothing But Truth

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Dennis Troelsen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i'm just going to assume that most here are Americans, being from denmark myself i have been to parties (in denmark) sitting or standing next to a few women and they end up talking sex good and bad experiances partners and so on and never have i thought anything shaming about them but good for them that they have been curious and learned a few things like one i remember very clearly when trying a**l ALWAYS remember lube and lots of it and take time, most of this shaming comes from bad parenting and trying to be the cool/alpha male, bad boy, and for my part korrect if some guy i knew started to brag about rape i would not shame him he would (maybe) wake up in the hospital at some point.

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#26

This Almost Makes Me Want To Redownload Dating Apps To Do The Same!

This Almost Makes Me Want To Redownload Dating Apps To Do The Same!

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#27

Even A 35 Yo Man Has These Same Meltdowns But They're The Logical Sex!!!

Even A 35 Yo Man Has These Same Meltdowns But They're The Logical Sex!!!

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#28

Watch The Way Men Treat Women They're Not Attracted To

Watch The Way Men Treat Women They're Not Attracted To

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#29

The Message

The Message

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Mazer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Choose to empower your kids by considering them now and in the future. Spot on

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#30

Mom Praising Son-In-Law For The Bare Minimum

Mom Praising Son-In-Law For The Bare Minimum

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband stayed with our kids as infants while I worked. Everyone went on and on about how amazing he was (and he was) but then we switched roles this past year and I hear how “lucky I am to GET to stay home” and how bad they feel he works long hours. B****! I pumped breast milk on the floor of a unisex bathroom while still taking phone calls.

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#31

Why Are Males?

Why Are Males?

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Caro Caro
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would call him out, get management and then call the cops! Effing dirty slob.

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#32

Leave Him In The Dust

Leave Him In The Dust

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

some time it bothers me, some women think they don't have a choice because they are in love.

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#33

This Is Why We Can’t Even Trust The “Good” Guys

This Is Why We Can’t Even Trust The “Good” Guys

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#34

Keep Your Friends Safe!

Keep Your Friends Safe!

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#35

Used Or New, We Will Run You Over

Used Or New, We Will Run You Over

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#36

Thoughts?

Thoughts?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I ever actually find somebody I'd want to marry I would never propose with anybody around. I would want to eliminate any peer pressure and create an intimate environment

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#37

Instead Of Holding Rapists/Harassers Accountable, He Mocks Women For Trying To Protect Themselves. A True Pos

Instead Of Holding Rapists/Harassers Accountable, He Mocks Women For Trying To Protect Themselves. A True Pos

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Xottel
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not about locating the witness. It's about scaring the bad guy by becoming a potential witness. Some women even resort to making fake calls on their way home. I'd say it stops at least some horrible people so that's an improvement.

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#38

Henry Viii's Wives If They'd Never Met Him

Henry Viii's Wives If They'd Never Met Him

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Ana
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I still think Anne of Cleves got the best deal. She didn't have to remain married to Henry VIII and even got a sweet castle and money to boot and she never ever had to get married again.

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#39

Thought This Belongs Here. (From Selfawarewolves... Men Are So Close, I Can't Decide If They're Ignorant On Purpose Or Genuinely Can't Grasp Basic Concepts)

Thought This Belongs Here. (From Selfawarewolves... Men Are So Close, I Can't Decide If They're Ignorant On Purpose Or Genuinely Can't Grasp Basic Concepts)

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Lauren Caswell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sounds like the guy who yells "hey pretty lady" and approaches a woman they don't know, and when she "walks fast" to get away or tells him to stop, she has a "bad attitude"

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#40

Being In You 20’s Should Be About Self Development, Your Eduction And To Lay The Foundation For Financial Independence

Being In You 20’s Should Be About Self Development, Your Eduction And To Lay The Foundation For Financial Independence

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Most Stay-At-Moms Do Not Get The Luxury Of Building A Career, Or Even The Luxury Of A Personal Life This Is How Women End Up In A Financial Trap With No Support

Most Stay-At-Moms Do Not Get The Luxury Of Building A Career, Or Even The Luxury Of A Personal Life This Is How Women End Up In A Financial Trap With No Support

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ummmm... my wife and I support our family. I work long hours. My wife takes care of 90% of the household stuff. I clean the kitchen every night and get home by dinner time every night to have family time with her and our kids. I don't support her and she doesn't support me. We support each other.

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Tea

Tea

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Women who could tell stories about crazy ex boyfriends rarely make it out alive. That's why you only hear about crazy ex girlfriends.

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#44

Seriously

Seriously

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Guido Pisano
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

helping your wife means that most of the job is on her shoulder. I prefer say that I do my part...

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#45

Reminder

Reminder

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm a misanthrope- I actually enjoy to not have to deal with somebody on a daily basis. I must be a quite rare man according to this article

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#46

We Used To Think We Were Always At Fault

We Used To Think We Were Always At Fault

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Zephyr Anthem
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

True if you date a self centered douche who doesn't care about your pleasure...

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Seabeast
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Which is a high percentage, sadly. Men are socialized to think that sex is something women do FOR them rather than WITH them.

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Bobby
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I actually feel like the problem is with me if I can't get my partner off. anxiety leads to me not getting off myself, which leads to more anxiety.... such a vicious cycle

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Dennis Troelsen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

here is a little thought, if you fake your orgasms how can he know if he has found the spot or not, trust me most guys are just as stressed as you are most of the time what goes through our heads mostly with new partners is, am i doing this wright, should i do something different, why is she not saying any thing, man i suck at this, the better a guy knows how to get you off the longer he generaly lasts him self, unless he's just a toxic alpha, there are only two/three reasons you cant get a guy off one he is to stressed about performing or in general it happens, hes's gay and afraid to say anything, or a medical condition.

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Lj
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes honest communication is key. He needs to care about satisfying her sexually (and vice versa), and they both need to be open and honest. Sometimes one partner may need some coaching, because some people are very shy about expressing their own sexual needs. Sometimes they’re even out of touch with themselves. During the act, asking “Does this feel good?…”, “(Like) this…. Or this?…”, or “Show me how it feels best / how you like it”, for example, could help open communication. (Edit: removed an unneeded word that made no sense.)

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Jon S.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One thing I would caution here. I haven't been with a huge number of women, but every woman I have slept with has liked something different in bed. The lessons you learn with one partner don't often translate to the next. And this is fine when you are a couple who can talk about what you like in bed, you can learn new things and improve the sex with time. But several of my girlfriends were so reluctant to give any feedback that there was never any room for improvement. The sex stayed mediocre. Please, please ask men for what you want in bed, most of us want to do right by you but we don't necessarily know how.

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An Co
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Funny, in my personal experience, when a guy fails to orgasm, he blames himself, and when a woman fails to orgasm, she blames the guy.

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Lj
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’ve seen everything happen. For eg. when a guy makes a big performance of (basic) in-out, if the woman doesn’t know better (due to unrealistic expectations based on porn or fiction movies/books, lack of personal experience…) she often feels something is wrong with her for not orgasming. When the guys fails to orgasm they both feel guilty. She fears she’s not sexy enough, tight enough, doesn’t know how to perform well enough, and he fears he is malfunctioning.

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Amy Pattie
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Frick damn you ok dating people? If you relate to this, break up now, it’s better to be single.

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JP
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok, see, this is why when men complain about their wives/GFs not wanting sex any more my first thought is "Well, dude, you must have been doing it wrong, not listening to her when she told you want she liked and didn't like and was unwilling to take more than 3 minutes. I don't blame her. Vibrators do exactly what you like, for how long you like and you don't have to pick up its sock or clean skid marks every week." Well, I used to think it...it's becoming a bit more verbal now. You know, my out loud voice is taking over.

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WildBerry
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

JP - a women's libido drops with menopause. In addition, medications and some health conditions can make a woman not want sex as often.

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Kari Panda
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this is the same for men, at least in long-term relationships. A man who married someone he loves wants to make them happy.

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Sarcastic Cow
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I heard this gem once: "she had the same amount of time to do as I did!"

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Robert Robi Z
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Men a notoriously easy to satisfy (we need only one hand for that after all!) so if he claims not to be satisfied by her, something is seriously wrong - with him.

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Nathan Pogorzala
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When a man can’t please a woman, he buys a gun, over customizes a Jeep and votes for Trump.

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Vic 404
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds me of a neighbour couple ( I live in a block of flats). All of a sudden she was very friendly to me, and he gave me the stink-eye. After they left the elevator I remembered brought home a véry loud date the night before....

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Destiney Haddox
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hmm, I don't find this true. Both times, I wonder what's wrong with him. 😂 🤷

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Slinkman
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah.. men aren't insecure or anything. If we don't satisfy a woman, then we never think that there's something wrong with us. The monopoly on that thought is for females only.

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Robert Thompson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

(Man chiming in here) I didn't want sex as much as she did. As a result it wasn't pleasure for me. If the genders were reversed it would be called rape.

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K Witmer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No rape is called rape. It does not differentiate that's how you think that is not true and women would have your back if you needed them bc we all know from experience what it feels like to be sexually abused in some form

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Yurie
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like the younger generation are quite sensitive to women's pleasure, no? My personal experience was so

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Tommy Edison
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is complete nonsense.. most females expect men to be able to read their minds.. they secretly resent the man and blame him for things he doesnt even know about because most women dont know how to be honest... they arent even honest with themselves... they like to create issues in their mind and make themselves unhappy.. most people should know by now that women dont climax from penetration... and for the men who dont realize that.. its because women havent told him..they are too busy faking it... and then they shift the blame on the guy and say...its his fault lol pathetic

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What kind of insecure idiot does this? If the guy is bad in bed, it's not your fault. If you're the one who needs to improve, then do so.

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#47

Women Protect Women From Harm. Men Protect Other Men's Ability To Lie, Cheat, And Knowingly Harm Women

Women Protect Women From Harm. Men Protect Other Men's Ability To Lie, Cheat, And Knowingly Harm Women

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know about any 'bro code'. But any friend of mine cheating on his SO (also probably a friend of mine by association) and expecting me to keep it a secret isn't really my friend.

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*internal Screaming, Forever*

*internal Screaming, Forever*

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