BoycottingBoys? TF?

[Anastaysha Marie]

My friend says she's sick and tired of boys always treating her like shit...which I know I definitely can relate to, and probably most of you can. But then she said she was boycotting boys...lol is that even possible? Does anybody out there know about this new phenomenon? I didn't even know that was scientifically possible...But again, ladies who's guys treat you like crap; it's not hot, don't put yourself through it, he's not worth it.

[SethfromMI]

well yes she can make the choice not to date guys anymore. though not all guys are jerks who treat girls badly

[Elysium]

well yes she can make the choice not to date guys anymore. though not all guys are jerks who treat girls badly
Logically, no, not all guys are jerks. But how do you know which guys are jerks until you put yourself in a situation where you'd find out? Does that make sense?

Anyhow, yeah, why wouldn't boycotting boys be possible? You could always make the decision not to date anyone for a while - which, really, isn't a terrible thing. Do you mean literally avoiding boys entirely, and not just dating? If so, godspeed to your friend, because I really don't think that's possible.

[Anastaysha Marie]

well yes she can make the choice not to date guys anymore. though not all guys are jerks who treat girls badly

treating them badly is what MAKES them jerks

[SethfromMI]

Logically, no, not all guys are jerks. But how do you know which guys are jerks until you put yourself in a situation where you'd find out? Does that make sense?

Anyhow, yeah, why wouldn't boycotting boys be possible? You could always make the decision not to date anyone for a while - which, really, isn't a terrible thing. Do you mean literally avoiding boys entirely, and not just dating? If so, godspeed to your friend, because I really don't think that's possible.

oh of course. but how are you going to know if a guy is a jerk or not unless he is given a fair chance?

treating them badly is what MAKES them jerks

yes I agree, but again, not all guys treat their girls badly. I know I don't

[Anastaysha Marie]

Logically, no, not all guys are jerks. But how do you know which guys are jerks until you put yourself in a situation where you'd find out? Does that make sense?

Anyhow, yeah, why wouldn't boycotting boys be possible? You could always make the decision not to date anyone for a while - which, really, isn't a terrible thing. Do you mean literally avoiding boys entirely, and not just dating? If so, godspeed to your friend, because I really don't think that's possible.

when she says "boycotting" she's being literal. Like avoiding them as much as possible. So, Godspeed, Shay.:lol3:

oh of course. but how are you going to know if a guy is a jerk or not unless he is given a fair chance?



yes I agree, but again, not all guys treat their girls badly. I know I don't

Yeah, maybe she needs a good guy(although these days they're hard to find). And good, I'm glad you don't.

Double post merged. Next time, please use the "Edit" or "Multi" button. ~Elysium

[SethfromMI]

Yeah, maybe she needs a good guy(although these days they're hard to find). And good, I'm glad you don't.

I understand her frustration, but to give up on all guys is not exactly fair either. the right guy will come along she just needs to be patient in finding him

[Elysium]

oh of course. but how are you going to know if a guy is a jerk or not unless he is given a fair chance?
You're right, but understand that it's a defensive thing. Why take the risk if you're not willing to face the consequences if things fall through? I think that's a justified reason as to quit dating for a while - as for avoiding boys entirely, I'm not so sure about that.

[SethfromMI]

You're right, but understand that it's a defensive thing. Why take the risk if you're not willing to face the consequences if things fall through? I think that's a justified reason as to quit dating for a while - as for avoiding boys entirely, I'm not so sure about that.

and sometimes a break is needed for dating. I knew (or at least hoped) she did not literally mean she was giving up dating forever. a couple of bad experiences though should not deter someone from dating forever, even though I completely agree with you it is a defensive thing and even a break is/may be needed

[Elysium]

and sometimes a break is needed for dating. I knew (or at least hoped) she did not literally mean she was giving up dating forever. a couple of bad experiences though should not deter someone from dating forever, even though I completely agree with you it is a defensive thing and even a break is/may be needed
I think the situation is even more "extreme" than supposedly giving up on dating forever (which would be a whole other ridiculous situation) :lol: But yeah, I agree with you entirely.

[BuryYourFlame]

treating them badly is what MAKES them jerks

Gotta disagree there. What 'makes' guys jerks is the consequence-free and patriarchal society that they're raised in. They learn they can get away with doing things and this behaviour is reinforced and encouraged by society.

It sounds like a good plan for your friend.

[Anastaysha Marie]

Gotta disagree there. What 'makes' guys jerks is the consequence-free and patriarchal society that they're raised in. They learn they can get away with doing things and this behaviour is reinforced and encouraged by society.

It sounds like a good plan for your friend.

no I just meant that they are jerks for treating her badly