I got sexually harassed at work by a disabled man and am feeling really invalidated by my family/colleagues reactions.

They dimiss my concerns and struck it off as a joke.

How do I convince my boyfriend to NOT take a motorbike license?

Now hear me out, I have nothing against motorcyclists. On the contrary, I even enjoy being the pillion because the speed and ‘thrill’ being on a moving motorbike brings.

But how do I tell my boyfriend I do not want him to take on a motorcycle license because it’s too risky?

I will not deny him of learning another skill but the thing is he even has the intention to get a motorbike (i mean no shit right, who would want to learn how to ride without the intention of getting a bike lol).

But I refuse and hate the idea of having my loved ones learning or being the one riding a motorcycle. From what I’ve seen, accidents that have motorcycles involved, be it the motorcyclist fault or not, mostly end up being fatal or leaving the rider and/or pillion severely injured.

The fact that motorcyclists are also completely exposed with no bodily protection except a helmet while riding, gives me anxiety.

And also, having a helmet or not or regardless how safe or careful you are of a motorcyclist, doesn’t really make a difference to me because the thought of how motorcyclists have to also go between or around vehicles (sometimes large cement mixers and such) just induces greater fear.

I also have many relatives, friends and friends of friends who have unfortunately passed away due to motorcycle-related accidents. Of course, not all motorcyclists will end up in accidents, but the risks are still there and it makes me scared.

I am not the only one against my boyfriend planning to learn how to ride, his family members are also against it because his best friend’s brother also got into a coma for weeks after skidding on the road while riding.

We are all afraid and have tried to persuade him time and time again but he just constantly assures us he will be careful but him being careful doesn’t guarantee safety on the road.

I don’t want to deny my boyfriend from learning another skill BUT he is intending to get a bike after learning (i mean no shit, who would willingly take their license and then just put their skill to vain) but we rly never know what will happen on the road, and I cannot afford to take that risk.

What should I do in this situation?

I (23F) can’t move on from the time my BF (22M) told me I have a loose vag.

We’re doing very good together now but I can’t help but feel insecure when I remember that a year ago after the first time we slept together, we got home and he told me that I have a loose vag.

I told this to my best friend and she said maybe I do because she said her bf would never tell that to her. I felt very bitter with her comment.

Both of them said sorry when I opened up that I felt hurt and it wasn’t brought up again after that time but I still remember it especially when we sleep together

How would I remove my insecurities from his and my best friend’s comment or at least remember it less?

Netizens’ comments

• Sounds like neither him or your friend understand how vaginas work to begin with. If you’re “tight” (i.e. tensed up) it actually means you are not aroused. The vagina “loosens” when it becomes aroused. You’re not loose, your boyfriend is just an idiot.
• was your boyfriend genuinely apologetic for his comment? you should be honest and tell him that it still weighs on you. does he usually say mean things like this? if this isnt the only time, re-evaluate the relationship.

Is there a way to tell whether a guy is a potential threat? What should you do if you feel you’re in danger.

So, I’ve been pretty sheltered the majority of my life, and have always brushed possible scary situations to the side. However, reading through all these stories and experiences from women on the internet has made me develop a fear of men.

I kinda wish it weren’t like this, but it is what it is. It sucks that our most primal fear lives amongst us.

I’m a teacher, so I’m off during the June holidays. I guess I didn’t realize that during this time every year, I must become the sole person responsible for housecleaning, according to my partner.

To all the men in here, and anywhere else, I’m gonna tell you how simple & easy it is to be considerate and not make a woman uncomfortable.

first time posting, English isn’t very good… I’m 18-years-old F have been diagnosed ASD for years and i go through periods of mania where I don’t remember things.

i was out drinking with friendsy and ended up sick due to heat exhaustion and other factors (lack of food which was my own fault). a friend took care of me outside until i felt better and our other friends, including Y (18M), came and found us and Y was pissed off with the friend who took care of me and myself.

Y and i have a history together and our friendship was strained at first because he insulted my physical appearance behind my back for a few months – he apologised and i forgave him.

Y has financial troubles and I struggle too but help him whenever i can, for food, transport, etc. he tells me during this manic episode that i was yelling through the streets and he said I tried to manipulate him using financials.

people around us have commented on him using me for money but ive never listened to them more than an intrusive thought – i also say i don’t feel good enough for him and that he deserves better and im wondering if i said something like “even after how much i do you’re angry at me for not being enough” and he (also misinterprets social cues to be self depreciating) took it the wrong way but i still don’t know what i said and my friends cannot remember either.

the day after and i remembered vaguely something had happened i reached out and apologised multiple times and said i had no idea what had happened (and i still don’t). i care about him a lot and i don’t know what to do and i feel genuinely awful but people around me have a mixed opinion on whether i’m a bad person or not.