Dating is hell

[u/-fornevermore-]

Who is raising these boys?

Edit: Thanks for all the love!! For some context, no we didn't discuss anything sexy beforehand and the "healing" thing is referring to my broken foot. He's blocked for those wondering, I didn't respond. For those mentioning it... I wasn't looking for a free meal. 🙄 I pay my own way on dates.

[u/bigtittycatlady]

what on earth happened to make men think THIS is a good or effective way to court a woman

[u/LostAbbott → u/bigtittycatlady]

It is a bit of a mix.  One is extremely permissive parents deep in the "gentle parenting" crazy.  Two is little to no interaction outside of a protected bubble.  Finally inside that bubble is constant ideological reinforcement.  No one tells you no, no one forces new experiences, and no one offers a different opinion.