It seems to me that a proportionate response makes sense. Anything else doesn't. Is it lack of control that causes some to see "the enemy" as the same no matter whom it might be? S... moreIt seems to me that a proportionate response makes sense. Anything else doesn't. Is it lack of control that causes some to see "the enemy" as the same no matter whom it might be? Some kind of dysfunctional view of what is and what is not that control the person? Why not let it slide? What could it hurt?
I am too old now - nobody's idea of a sexually attractive person.Men do not look twice; they avert their eyes except in conversation.A certain peace has entered into my life becaus... moreI am too old now - nobody's idea of a sexually attractive person.Men do not look twice; they avert their eyes except in conversation.A certain peace has entered into my life because of it.Male salespeople now treat me with friendly respect and kindness, rather than subtly trying to flirt.Those milder versions were not so invasive or offensive - but they kept me constantly aware that I was viewed first as a potential sex object,whereas I would have preferred to be viewed first as a full human being with preferences, needs and wishes of my own which were usually very far from or opposite to theirs.I rarely had the opportunity to help, because I think most instances of harrassment occur away from the eyes of witnesses. The slime-balls know that their behaviour is unwelcome before they even try.I saw a man shouting at a woman. she was pinned against a wall and he was raising his fist.I stopped and said, "if you land that fist I'm going straight to the Police and reporting it."He dropped the fist and the two moved of... less
I'm not sure what it is but it is. If a stranger/friend says something that agrees with what a family has said all along THEN they will accept it. Why do some turn off and tu... moreI'm not sure what it is but it is. If a stranger/friend says something that agrees with what a family has said all along THEN they will accept it. Why do some turn off and tune out to what family members tell them and embrace almost without question what they hear from strangers/friends?
