I've never really encountered interaction that couldn't be painted as manipulation or subversion or dishonesty if i wore my cynic goggles. It doesn't contradict the idea of real sincere love or mature respect one another as much as one would think, though. Living as an individual is all about power struggles and struggles…
I wrote up a huge rant/post before but i shortened it up, it was a lil pessimistic. but ill just sum it up. good points article with extremely valid things about respect and the objectification of women etc , the author just sounds either incredibly naive, trying hard to be sensitive to get laid, or just doesn't realize…
Didn't read the whole article (or this thread), but I do agree with the author that women are actively being made to feel bad about themselves. I just think he is blaming the wrong people for this. I think the problem lies with the unachievable beauty standard created by the media hand in hand with companies selling beauty…