Sometimes men like to call out women on social media, but it doesn't always go as planned. These women who decided to answer back knew just what to say, and exactly how to deliver their thoughts in the most intelligent way possible. In the words of Beyonce, "Who run the world? Girls" and these women prove that that is totally true. Read on for some real #girlboss action.
Sometimes You Get Exactly What You Put Out In The World
The whole concept of someone being 'out of your league' is an old one, but for this guy, he seems to have a pretty high opinion of himself. What exactly does he have to offer? He describes himself as, "short, ugly, and broke" which one on one are not dealbreakers but altogether they are not exactly a major turn-on for most women. It would be okay to say this if he was open to meeting women in a similar situation but he is not.
Instead, he is angry that he can't get one of the 'hottest women' like his friends, but he also isn't willing to date someone in a similar situation to him. You can't expect to get the creme de la creme if you aren't doing anything to better your own situation.
Some Memes Just Don't Make Their Intended Audience Laugh
You can always tell when a meme is made by a man, and this is a prime example. Here we have a lovely woman who has clearly gone through a difficult time, or maybe she is just tired. Every day isn't a modeling contest and women should not be expected to dress up and put on makeup just to please the male gaze. Women dress for themselves in what makes them comfortable.
Sara's reply to this meme sums it up very well. Women are treated like gold by their families a lot of time, and when a partner doesn't treat them that way it can be hard to be at your best.
All It Takes Is Dropping 150 Pounds Of Extra Weight
Sometimes even loved ones say the wrong thing, and that includes commenting on a significant other's weight. That is a major no-no and not something that should ever happen. What a person weighs doesn't matter. What does matter is their mind and how they treat you in day-to-day life. This woman had the perfect response to her boyfriend commenting on her appearance, and it was to drop 150 pounds.
She didn't drop weight herself, instead, she say bye-bye to her boyfriend and decided to enjoy the single life until she found someone worthy of her.
Staying At Home To Raise The Kids Is A Job
Being a stay-at-home mom is considered to be a major privilege, but if you really start getting into the nitty-gritty of it, it is all done so that men can excel in their careers. Without the so-called 'free childcare' that their partners offer, men would have to shell out thousands of dollars in childcare, and their partners would have to go out and get jobs to support the increased costs.
The whole idea of one person being the sole provider income-wise is that the other partner contributes by making sure everyone is fed, the house is tidy, and kids get the one-on-one time they need to thrive.
Respect Is For Everyone Not Just The Women Who You Want To Date
It is pretty common for men to act differently around women they are interested in pursuing romantically compared to women they view as unattractive or in the friend zone. The level of respect can also change a lot. For example, guys who are only interested in being friends will treat women as one of the guys but women they are trying to date are treated like queens. That is until they have been rejected and then any respect they had goes out the window.
Respect is simple. Every person, animal, and thing on the planet deserves it no matter if they are 'hot' or not.
Sometimes It Is Better Not To Ask What Someone Means
Some men don't understand that asking someone for provocative pictures of themselves out of the blue is really not okay. If you want to get back at the man asking, then it is pretty simple. Just annoy them with answers to their texts that are too intelligent for their fragile psyche to the point where they break down and can't even respond in proper English. Nobody should have to deal with this kind of conversation.
Why this guy thinks he has the right to be mad is completely preposterous. This woman does not owe him a date, let alone a photo of herself.
Age Is Not Just A Number When It Comes To Consent
Understanding what the age of consent is in your country or state is important. However, just because the age of consent is 16 does not mean that a 40-year old should be pursuing a teenager. What it does mean, is that teenagers of a similar age should be dating each other. To better understand this, the cerebral cortex does not fully develop until a person is 25, which means that until that point men and women are still doing a lot of growing up.
The whole point of growing up is spending time with peers and learning who you are as a person. Sometimes being with much older people can skew that.
Walking Home Alone Should Not Be A Scary Undertaking
Women should feel secure in the fact that nothing bad will happen when they walk home alone at night, but in many cities that is simply not the reality. Pretending to talk to someone on the phone or acting like they are meeting someone can be the difference between being followed home and not being followed. Most men will never know what the feeling is like of being scared that something might happen simply walking.
Even if a phone call won't keep you safe, the act of talking to someone and having someone on the other line does provide a sense of security. Men who make fun of this should be the ones making sure nothing happens to women they see in this position.
How Did Cinderella's Prince Not Recognize Her Without Makeup?
When you really think about the fairytale of Cinderella, it seems pretty weird that the Prince couldn't tell who Cinderella was by looking at her face. Instead, he had to travel around the kingdom shoving a glass slipper onto different women's feet until he finally found the right foot. It seems like Cinderalla might have just settled for the Prince, and didn't really consider what some of her other options were.
Cinderella needs to work on her standards because this Prince isn't anything special. If she doesn't wake up with a full face of makeup on he wouldn't even recognize her.
You Can't Depend On Someone To Cook And Clean For You
If we had to guess, we would say that King Kev is single. He seems to be holding on to some pretty archaic notions about what a 'girl' should do. Yes, cooking and cleaning are important skills but they are not gender-specific. In fact, there are plenty of male chefs that cook up delicious recipes regularly. They also clean up after they are finished cooking because that is their job.
We live in a modern society that is moving away from patriarchal norms like this. Adults know how to feed themselves and clean up after themselves. Women should not be expected to do this because King Kev says they should.
Men On Dating Apps Should Not Be Shaming Women For Singleness
The research is in. Women are basically better off being unmarried than men in the same position. Maybe this is because women have learned how to thrive on their own, rather than having their happiness depend on whether or not they are in a relationship. It would seem that men need a lot more companionship than women, and this might be due to the fact that their friendships with men are very different than friendships between women.
It seems like the media is trying to make women feel incomplete by not having a partner, and men are just buying into this narrative and perpetuating it.
Parents Need To Teach Their Children What To Expect In Relationships
Hitting kids as a form of punishment and teaching them a lesson is thankfully no longer the norm. But a few decades ago, it was an accepted form of punishment, even within the school system as a disciplinary measure. Another reason it is important that parents don't do this to their children is that it may create the idea that being hit in a romantic relationship is okay which it isn't.
The message that needs to be sent to kids, is that hitting someone is always wrong but especially when it is a loved one. That is not a sign of love and should not be tolerated ever.
Being Successful Is The Greatest Revenge Against An Ex
Seeking revenge itself is not a healthy trait. Movies always portray scorned women and men creating inventive ways to 'get back' at one another. But, all of that time spent scheming should really be spent on bettering yourself and finding the success you want out of life. That is exactly what this lawyer did, and revenge just happened to fall right into her lap with one of her divorce clients.
Not only did her ex continue to be a terrible person, but now she gets to help take him for everything he is worth and legally.
Women Are In University For The Degree Not The Frat Boy
In this day and age, all it takes is the swipe of a finger to find someone attractive and go on a date. Women don't need to dress up for an 8:00 AM lecture in the hopes of luring a frat boy into dating them. University is for education, not for matchmaking, and Mike here needs to realize that. Plus, sweatpants are very comfortable, and spending hours in the library wearing tight jeans sucks.
Outside of class, like going to a dorm party or a club is when it is time to dress up. That's also a good time to meet people but sitting in class is for focusing on the lecture.
Possibly The Greatest Plot Twist In The History Of Walking
There seems to be a bit of confusion on this guy's part. He is under the impression that women following these three tactics are single because they are not making themselves available. He has literally never been so wrong, and luckily this was captured on social media. These are literally the three tactics that all women employ when they explicitly do not want a man to approach them for anything.
There is no hidden meaning to a woman walking fast or listening to music. She is not playing coy, instead, she is doing everything to avoid unwanted attention and be left to go about her business.
Wearing Whatever You Want Is A Choice That Everyone Makes
Schools have dress codes for a reason, and one of them is that it acts as an equalizer. It also ensures that nobody is wearing something considered to be too revealing. However, the whole idea of something being revealing to the point that someone loses control is completely unacceptable in this day and age. People can wear what they want as long as they aren't showing anything off that is illegal, and they should not have to worry for their safety.
Men need to stop judging women on what they wear, and see so-called revealing clothing as an invitation for something more rather than simply the clothes someone chose to wear that day.
Being Decent Is Not Difficult And Everyone Needs To Grow Up
The whole concept of 'boys will be boys' needs to be thrown in the trash. That catch-all phrase is not an excuse for bad behavior and slowly but surely everyone is starting to realize it. There is no phrase 'girls will be girls' because the kind of bad behavior associated with the boys club does not exist for women. Learning how to be a decent human being is what is important.
As this dad mentions, the important thing is to teach boys and girls when they are young what is right and what is wrong.
All It Takes Is Changing The Perspective To Grow Up
Growing up, kids are sometimes told that boys mature more slowly than girls, and that's why girls need to cut them some slack. If that's true, then boys should be looking at girls to learn about what maturity looks like. Girls should be the leaders that boys look up to and ask for advice. Little girls should not be told that they have to accept boys' bad behavior because they are maturing more slowly.
Most girls are patient, and if boys don't kick a girl to show they like her, but rather just ask her to hang out, then how kids interact when they're young could change completely.
Women Always Have To Watch Each Other's Back At the Club
Not all heroes wear capes, but this one definitely wore a pair of stilettos that she was ready to use as a weapon if she needed to. Going out and having a good time with friends is a great way to blow off steam, but you always need to make sure there is a good friend there to watch your back. Luckily, this woman swept in like a guardian angel and saved this woman from a sketchy situation.
Some men do take advantage of situations where a woman may be too intoxicated to state her wishes or make lucid decisions. That's why women need to look out for each other.
Being A Father Means Childcare Responsibilities When Mom's Away
Moms are never referred to as babysitters. They are always moms, and just doing the 'job' that society has told them to do. Dads, on the other hand, are often referred to as babysitters or minders for their own children. Why is there a difference? It all goes back to social norms of men being the breadwinners and women being the caregivers. We don't live in that world anymore, and responsibilities are shared equally, or at least they should be.
Both parents created those kids. It takes two to tango as the saying goes, which means both parents get to enjoy parenthood and the joys of childminding.
There Are Standup Dudes In The World Just Waiting To Be Found
Finding love in the digital age isn't easy, especially because a lot of guys aren't willing to go beyond a, "You up?" text message at 2:00 AM on a Wednesday. There does exist the rare breed of man that is able to support his partner in the way that they deserve, and they look a lot like this little lizard. He knew his girlfriend needed a perch and he literally bent over backwards to help.
Men should take notes from this little dude, and start supporting the women they are interested in rather than just sending a few text messages or offering to "hang out if you want to..." messages.
Age Matters Even If You Are Both Still Technically Teens
Being a young teenager is an exciting time, but also a bit of a hard one. Hormones are raging, and social media makes it very easy to post photos, get followers, and have men slide into those DMs. For 14-year-old girls, it might seem like an 18-year-old or a 20-year-old being interested in you is an exciting thing but it really isn't. Men of all ages whether they are 18 or 60 can be predators.
Young girls need to be taught what is acceptable and what is not when it comes to older men, and that applies directly to what they are asking of them. It's a parent's job to keep them safe.
Aunts Have The Best Advice Especially After A Divorce
We all need a spirit animal, and for a lot of women that might be the unicorn but it should probably be this aunt. After going through a divorce and coming out the other end she realized how freeing it was to get away from her ex-husband. No more anxiety for her, just an independent life full of whatever she wants to do. That's how all women should be living.
Take some notes from this awesome aunt, and if you are feeling stressed out examine what the cause of that stress is. It might just be your significant other.
The World's Best Grandma Does Exist And She Does Breakups Right
Grandmas are amazing. They always have some words of wisdom to share and a shoulder to cry on when you need it. They also know exactly how to handle breakups, and that means completely removing an ex from your life. This grandma found all of the photos that her granddaughter had taken with her boyfriend and meticulously went through them and cut him out. Now that is some serious grandma dedication.
Everyone needs to be hyped up after a breakup no matter who did the breaking up, and this grandma got it just right.
Safety Is All About Understanding Who You Are Hanging Out With
Sometimes it takes an LGBTQ+ man to realize something that straight men should have realized a long time ago. The more aggressive a man is in pursuit of a woman, the more uncomfortable they feel. As soon as a woman realizes that a man isn't interested in her romantically, they are able to breathe a sigh of relief. That's why this man has started being very open about his preferences around women.
Knowing that a man isn't going to aggressively hit on you, but would rather talk to you like a person is refreshing and establishes a safe space. Some men need to adopt this mentality if they don't follow it already.
It Is Never Okay To Touch Someone Without Their Permission
Back in the day, like the 1980s and 1990s, it was 'okay' for men to hug their female employees or touch their lower back as they walked by. However, it has never been okay, it was just an old social norm that has thankfully died. Everyone is in charge of their own bodies, and that also means they decide who can touch them and when, even if it is a simple hug.
It's pretty easy to tell when someone is okay with a hug or a high five. When in doubt, just don't do it or ask for someone's consent first.
Basic Hygiene Is Just Too Much To Ask For Sometimes
Meeting someone new that you vibe with is hard. This woman thought she had finally found a decent partner, but there was one little thing she delicately decided to bring up. Instead of brushing his teeth every day, this man decided to only brush when the mood took him. Basic hygiene is one of those things that isn't really an option though if you can afford a toothbrush and toothpaste.
The guy's response shows that he has a very high opinion of himself, and seems to mistakenly think that the woman won't be able to find someone who can brush their teeth regularly.
How A Man Treats The Friend Group Is Just As Important
Women and men come in all different shapes and sizes, and everyone is beautiful and special in their own way. For some men, when they are interested in a woman who is considered conventionally pretty, they will be very polite and respectful. That courtesy is not always extended to the woman's girlfriends who might not fit into the confines of what society considers beautiful. How a man treats everyone around him speaks volumes.
Nobody should treat someone without respect if they don't think they are attractive. We are all human beings, and what we look like doesn't determine the respect we deserve.
The Person Who Has The Issues Is The One Naming Them
A lot of people like to use this term as an easy way to explain why some women like older men, but really it is a burn on men themselves. If the dads had stuck around and provided a loving and stable father-daughter relationship then these women might not be searching for that in a partner now. It is also totally unfair that the moms who stayed and raised their kids aren't given more credit for sticking around.
It is easy to walk away, and that much harder to stay. Good parents are good parents and they are the ones that should be talked about, not the ones that left.
The Rational Logic Of A Teenage Boy Is Different Than A Girls?
There are a lot of stereotypes in the world, but one that really needs to be filed away is the notion that teenage girls are more emotional than teenage boys. The teenage years aren't easy for any teenager. All of those surging hormones and changing brain chemistry are a lot for any teen to handle. Teens are teens, and boys and girls each come with their own set of difficulties for parents.
In general, boys and girls are emotional but over the last few decades, boys have been told that being emotional is not socially acceptable. That's where the whole stereotype stems from, boys aren't emotional and girls are.
The Statistics Tell An Interesting Story That Everyone Should Read
Statistics are pretty hard to deny, and this one is a doozy. Making the choice as a teenager to become a mom is a big one, but understanding how that situation even happened is more important. It takes two people to make a baby, and placing all of the blame on a teen for getting into that position simply isn't fair. This statistic shows how warped it is to blame the teen.
Looking at this statistic, it makes us wonder, is there someone who is at fault for an unplanned pregnancy?
Public Proposals May Not Always Be The Most Romantic Gesture
For some couples, discussing a life together is pretty normal. You know you both love each other and want to spend the rest of your lives together. Other couples never talk about it until one day the guy gets down on one knee and offers a surprise proposal. Proposals in public are always risky. It put the woman in an awkward position where she feels like she has to say "Yes!" to avoid publicly embarrassing her partner.
In reality, this is a very private moment, and she should be able to say whatever she wants. Sometimes a "No" to a proposal just means, "Not yet" but she can't say that in front of a crowd of people.
Women Only Gyms Exist For A Very Good Reason
At first glance, this photo might appear pretty normal. It's just some guy working out on a weight machine. If you look closely at his hand though, you will see why women prefer to workout in women-only gyms. This man is filming the woman's workout which is totally inappropriate and disrespectful. Filming someone without their permission in public is never okay, and it is very creepy in a gym setting.
We're glad she noticed what this man was doing and snapped his photo. Having proof of someone filming you is the perfect way to ensure they are never allowed back at the gym.
Romantic Love Does Not Need To Be A Priority
Finding love takes time, and sometimes that means years. But those single years should not be taken for granted. For women specifically, this is a time to find out who you are on your own, what your likes and dislikes are, and what you truly want out of a partner that you cannot give yourself. Not having a great love in your 20s doesn't mean one won't come along and this needs to be normalized.
Everyone has a fairytale in their mind of what their first romance or love will look like, but life doesn't always go according to plan. That is the beauty of it.
This Team Member Understood The Assignment And He Deserves An Award
There aren't a lot of great team leaders out there, and some of that stems from a lack of leadership opportunities but also just not understanding how to manage a team. In general, men are more prone to speaking up in meetings and sometimes even interrupt women who are sharing their viewpoints. It's important to always wait for someone to finish their thought before jumping in which is why this leader is great.
This man does not stop women from speaking up, instead, he gives them more of a platform to speak while respectfully reprimanding the men that interrupt women.