Just A Calming Video That Loops

Gather round kids while I explain this manipulation tactic that men perpetually try to use and why it’s bullshit.

If someone is openly showing interest in you by making disparaging or disappointed comments about your age, they’re trying to put you on the defensive. This guy wants me to try to quell his discomfort, to bring up that I’m only a month shy of 20, etc. - he wants me to try to prove myself to him, that I’m mature and adult enough for a man like him.

His goal is to establish a power imbalance right off the bat. If we were to date, I would constantly be on the defensive, constantly striving to be an equal, constantly trying to prove my “adult” credentials. Anything he says or does or wants from this point on that I object to would just be seen as a strike against my age, proof that he was right and that I’m not mature enough for him. This is how SO MANY men pressure younger individuals (primarily women and girls) into situations and relationships they aren’t comfortable with. If he truly thought I was too young for him, he wouldn’t have messaged me. This is a very calculated move, and it’s fucking gross.

Adult relationships with age gaps are completely fine, but only if all parties view each other as equals. If someone is trying to set you up in a way that ensures that’s never a possibility, run far away.

Dear whoever is reading this: I wish you a life full of warmth and happiness and love. I hope you’re okay. And if you aren’t now, you will be.

Andrew: *carrying Steven bridal-style and talking calmly with him*

Shane: *sprints past, carrying Ryan over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes; they’re both screaming*

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The best thing about being a Slytherin is I can threaten to cry and everyone straightens the fuck up

The worst thing about being a Slytherin is literally I’m always ready to cry

Bill: I’ll speak french between your legs.

Dipper: That’s the hottest thing I’ve ever been told.

Mabel: I’m just picturing someone screaming ”BONJOUR“ at a penis.

Wendy: #SACRE BLEU MADEMOISELLE VAGINA #HON HON HON TITTY CROISSANTS

Mabel: TITTY CROISSANTS

Ford: None of you should ever be having sex.

Coming into a fandom late

Person A: "I love you"

Person B: "Thank you" *Smiles*

Person A: "That wasn't the answer I was looking for"

Person B: "Thank you very much?"

Person A: "Are you kidding me!!"

They are going to pass all of their finals