I’ve been a curvy girl my whole life, but in the past few years, my curves have become more noticeable, particularly my chest.
Growing up, I was always insecure about my body—I felt like I was too big and too noticeable, and I was constantly conscious of the way people were looking at me. But when I started to develop curves, I felt like I was so much more visible, especially when I was out in public.
For the past year, I’ve been taking the MRT to get to where I need to go, but I’ve been really uncomfortable with the number of men who seem to be constantly staring at me.
It’s not that I don’t like attention, but it just feels like these guys are looking at me for the wrong reasons. I can’t help but think that it’s because of my chest size that’s bigger than average, and it makes me feel very exposed.
So I decided to take a Grab ride instead. It’s more expensive than the MRT, but it’s worth it for the peace of mind it gives me. Now I don’t have to worry about people staring at me and I can travel in comfort and privacy. I also like that I can control the music I’m listening to and the temperature of the ride.
I’m not the only one who’s uncomfortable with the way people look at curvy girls on the MRT. A lot of my friends have the same problem, and some of them have even stopped taking the MRT altogether. We’ve talked about it and come to the conclusion that it’s not just us—it’s a problem that affects women of all sizes, especially those who are more curvy than average.
I’m not trying to say that all men are looking at curvy girls on the MRT with ill intentions, but it’s definitely uncomfortable when it happens. And it’s not just about feeling exposed—it can also be intimidating. I don’t want to live in fear of being judged or harassed, and I’m sure other women don’t either.
I know that it’s not just curvy girls who are affected by this, but it’s definitely something that needs to be addressed. Women of all sizes should be able to take the MRT without feeling uncomfortable or judged. We shouldn’t have to feel like we are on display for the entertainment of others.
For now, I’m sticking with Grab ride. It’s more expensive, but it’s worth it for the peace of mind it gives me. No more staring, no more feeling exposed. I’m in control of my own ride and I can focus on getting to where I need to go without worrying about what other people are thinking. That’s worth the extra cost.