i loved this! i do think you shouldn't let their insecurities affect your friendships. i can see how the use of the word pick me has been slightly over used. it has made women cynical in a way. i think friendships is a very 'individual' experience. once you care less, the labels don't matter. be friends with those who care for you.
Frrrr! I've not had a lot of problems with my girlfriends talking behind my back but it took a long time for me to be able to relate to gals as much as I related to guys and I was always accused of being flirty just because like...it was easier to joke around guys??
But I've had to unlearn a lot of misogyny about my own sex and I've started making more female friends too - actual friends who really care.
All to say, good post I wish more people understood not being stereotypically feminine and enjoying hanging out with guys doesn't make you a "pick me" girl
i loved this! i do think you shouldn't let their insecurities affect your friendships. i can see how the use of the word pick me has been slightly over used. it has made women cynical in a way. i think friendships is a very 'individual' experience. once you care less, the labels don't matter. be friends with those who care for you.
i hate that the term is used for anyone who doesn't fit into the feminine stereotype as if all women aren't different
Frrrr! I've not had a lot of problems with my girlfriends talking behind my back but it took a long time for me to be able to relate to gals as much as I related to guys and I was always accused of being flirty just because like...it was easier to joke around guys??
But I've had to unlearn a lot of misogyny about my own sex and I've started making more female friends too - actual friends who really care.
All to say, good post I wish more people understood not being stereotypically feminine and enjoying hanging out with guys doesn't make you a "pick me" girl