I can't stand it when a woman is "scared to drive in the city" and will only come in if their husband drives them.
Just
DO it! Get over your fear and stop being a wimp. It makes them seem so
dependent on a guy. If he can do it, why can't you? Grr.
I know soo many girls like this and it drives me crazy.
Anything he can do, I can do better! haha
I have to admit that I was once like this. I grew up learning to drive in a very small town with a population of 6000, so when I moved and had to drive in Houston (4th largest city in the US) it was very nerve wracking. I just had to get some experience and gain some confidence in myself (a GPS helped tremendously because I was always nervous about getting lost). Now I can drive anywhere
Sorry Republicans, but I'm laughing at the fact that the party leaders are probably panicking/scrambling inside thinking he might a) actually have a chance, or b) try to run independent and drag enough of the votes with him that the Republican candidate doesn't have a chance at majority.
As a citizen, I'm so terribly embarrassed that he has even made it this far. I'm pretty sure the rest of the world is laughing at us.
Canadian here just confirming that what you said it totally true.
I can't stand it when a woman is "scared to drive in the city" and will only come in if their husband drives them.
Just DO it! Get over your fear and stop being a wimp. It makes them seem so dependent on a guy. If he can do it, why can't you? Grr.
I know soo many girls like this and it drives me crazy.
Anything he can do, I can do better! haha
I get being scared to drive in the city. I grew up driving in a town of 250 people and had to drive myself through Milwaukee for CNA testing when I was 18. Bout shit my pants.
I don't enjoy driving, I don't do it unless I have to, and I won't in, say, downtown Seattle alone. It doesn't mean I'm dependent on my husband or that I'm less of a person or woman, it means navigating a car in a huge city with crazy traffic and freeways cross-crossing in every direction isn't my cup of tea. I know myself- I like to know exactly where I'm going and how to get there and I would feel really overwhelmed with all the one ways and traffic lights and signs and other cars speeding around me, and it wouldn't be very safe for myself or those around me for me to be in a car in that situation.
Well now I know I have some UO because of this thread! I like the rustic theme. The last 2 weddings we've gone to have been rustic and they were beautiful and fun. I like mason jars as glasses because they're sturdy and don't break as easily as our other glasses. I wouldn't go overboard with rustic but I think it creates a casual, friendly feel. And I hate driving. it's either a necessary evil or downright panic inducing. Driving is a dangerous activity and some people have had traumatic experiences surrounding it.
I can't stand talk about essential oils. I have a coworker who sells the stuff and lathers it on and uses the diffuser at work etc etc etc. Gagging. No I don't want to go to your parties no I don't want to buy your stuff no I don't think it cures every malady on earth. I think it is the new fad and I want it to go away.
As a user of EOs before they became more main stream popular, I absolutely LOATHE how they've become a fad. I particularly hate that they've become the subject of ridiculously priced, poorly managed/ educated, and dishonestly advertised MLM marketing schemes. Save the home shows/MLMs for Pampered Chef and Scentsy.
To the same tune, while I think mason jars are cute, as someone who has long used them for what they're made for (you know, canning), it annoys me when I go into a store to buy jars and the clerk asks, "what kind of craft project are you working on? Something off Pinterest?" Uhh, no. I'm canning peaches.
Thank you for saying all of the things I was thinking. Totally agree on the EO's and definitely on the mason jars. I love them when they're used for what they were made for...otherwise...not such a fan.
And I hate driving. it's either a necessary evil or downright panic inducing. Driving is a dangerous activity and some people have had traumatic experiences surrounding it.
Great point. I was in a very serious, traumatic car accident in high school (my fault, no other cars involved luckily), and it was miraculous that I didn't die (I overcorrected, lost control of my car and crossed two lanes of traffic on the freeway going the opposite direction as me, then rolled my car down a hill). Soooo maybe people should reserve their judgments about other people's choices.
Well now I know I have some UO because of this thread! I like the rustic theme. The last 2 weddings we've gone to have been rustic and they were beautiful and fun. I like mason jars as glasses because they're sturdy and don't break as easily as our other glasses. I wouldn't go overboard with rustic but I think it creates a casual, friendly feel. And I hate driving. it's either a necessary evil or downright panic inducing. Driving is a dangerous activity and some people have had traumatic experiences surrounding it.
I think if it's done right, rustic can be okay, I guess I'm just saying it's not for me (personally) lol.
That being said, I stood in a very rustic wedding last weekend and it was beautiful! Just not my style.
And I hate driving. it's either a necessary evil or downright panic inducing. Driving is a dangerous activity and some people have had traumatic experiences surrounding it.
Great point. I was in a very serious, traumatic car accident in high school (my fault, no other cars involved luckily), and it was miraculous that I didn't die (I overcorrected, lost control of my car and crossed two lanes of traffic on the freeway going the opposite direction as me, then rolled my car down a hill). Soooo maybe people should reserve their judgments about other people's choices.
It's called unpopular opinions for a reason. I totally get if you have real life trauma involved. But, for most people- driving is really friggen scary at first. It continues to be scary when you're in a new situation. But, I think you just have to do it, otherwise you'll never learn and your fear will only get worse. There are exceptions to everything. But, most of the women I know - that I'm talking about- just run away from situations that make them uncomfortable. It keeps them in the same place or dependent on someone else.
It really annoys me. Seems so weak. Ok, if you're from a small town-- whatever... we are all born not knowing how to drive, we live, we learn, we conquer.
I'm sorry you were in such a bad car accident. I totally understand why it may be hard for you.
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I didn't vote because I worked multiple shifts and I also didn't like the candidates enough. I like Mason jars for canning and for drinking out of if I don't have clean glasses. I want chocolate pie but I can't have any until next week when SO and I go out of town. I am.buying a whole pie and eating it myself. I am diabetic, but since I'm supposed to gain weight I will eat whatever I feel like and no one will make me feel bad over it. The pie is made from scratch and sooo good!
We live in a rural area right outside of a small city. When we go to a big city, I do the driving. Traffic freaks my husband the heck out. But then, he was in a couple very bad accidents as a child and I haven't (yet) been involved in a car accident.
My OU today is that coming up to an election I try to make the best decision I can and then I try to ignore politics altogether until the next big election. I hate politics. I trust no politicians. It makes me sad because I used to believe that my side was better and going to do better for the world. Now I'm just over it. I will always vote my conscience but I've become a complete cynic.
It's called unpopular opinions for a reason. I totally get if you have real life trauma involved. But, for most people- driving is really friggen scary at first. It continues to be scary when you're in a new situation. But, I think you just have to do it, otherwise you'll never learn and your fear will only get worse. There are exceptions to everything. But, most of the women I know - that I'm talking about- just run away from situations that make them uncomfortable. It keeps them in the same place or dependent on someone else.
It really annoys me. Seems so weak. Ok, if you're from a small town-- whatever... we are all born not knowing how to drive, we live, we learn, we conquer.
I'm sorry you were in such a bad car accident. I totally understand why it may be hard for you.
Just because it's an unpopular opinion does not mean it is flame free . Also, I get what you are saying about conquering fears, but sometimes it is really difficult for some people to do that (especially people involved in traumatic/life threatening situations). I was involved in a car accident with my dad where I came out without and scratch and he almost died. It took him months to even be able to ride past the accident site let alone drive. If someone doesn't want to drive because they are too scared or nervous, then I am OK with that because if they did it might endanger other drivers.
And I hate driving. it's either a necessary evil or downright panic inducing. Driving is a dangerous activity and some people have had traumatic experiences surrounding it.
Great point. I was in a very serious, traumatic car accident in high school (my fault, no other cars involved luckily), and it was miraculous that I didn't die (I overcorrected, lost control of my car and crossed two lanes of traffic on the freeway going the opposite direction as me, then rolled my car down a hill). Soooo maybe people should reserve their judgments about other people's choices.
It's called unpopular opinions for a reason. I totally get if you have real life trauma involved. But, for most people- driving is really friggen scary at first. It continues to be scary when you're in a new situation. But, I think you just have to do it, otherwise you'll never learn and your fear will only get worse. There are exceptions to everything. But, most of the women I know - that I'm talking about- just run away from situations that make them uncomfortable. It keeps them in the same place or dependent on someone else.
It really annoys me. Seems so weak. Ok, if you're from a small town-- whatever... we are all born not knowing how to drive, we live, we learn, we conquer.
I'm sorry you were in such a bad car accident. I totally understand why it may be hard for you.
And maybe, just maybe, some people are okay with not having the skills to drive in a big city. There's nothing wrong with that. It doesn't make them weak. If they don't live in a big city, it doesn't matter. If they do, there are other ways to get around (certainly more so than in rural areas). It's not a vital life skill. You're just judging for the sake of judging.
It also irritates me that you're singling out women. I'm sure there are men that dislike driving in big cities too.
Only since it is a sub topic in a different post: Jimmy Johns is over rated.
I like Jimmy Johns but I will agree with you that it's over rated. When we first got a jimmy johns next to my office (when I was working) my coworkers seriously ordered from there every day for like two weeks. But it was the best thing I've ever eaten when we ordered it at the hospital after we had DD.
Only since it is a sub topic in a different post: Jimmy Johns is over rated.
I like Jimmy Johns but I will agree with you that it's over rated. When we first got a jimmy johns next to my office (when I was working) my coworkers seriously ordered from there every day for like two weeks. But it was the best thing I've ever eaten when we ordered it at the hospital after we had DD.
I prefer it to Subway, but I'm more of a Jersey Mike's fan (or any true Jersey sub-which I know Jersey Mike's isn't, but it's the closet I get in my area...)
It's called unpopular opinions for a reason. I totally get if you have real life trauma involved. But, for most people- driving is really friggen scary at first. It continues to be scary when you're in a new situation. But, I think you just have to do it, otherwise you'll never learn and your fear will only get worse. There are exceptions to everything. But, most of the women I know - that I'm talking about- just run away from situations that make them uncomfortable. It keeps them in the same place or dependent on someone else.
It really annoys me. Seems so weak. Ok, if you're from a small town-- whatever... we are all born not knowing how to drive, we live, we learn, we conquer.
I'm sorry you were in such a bad car accident. I totally understand why it may be hard for you.
Just because it's an unpopular opinion does not mean it is flame free . Also, I get what you are saying about conquering fears, but sometimes it is really difficult for some people to do that (especially people involved in traumatic/life threatening situations). I was involved in a car accident with my dad where I came out without and scratch and he almost died. It took him months to even be able to ride past the accident site let alone drive. If someone doesn't want to drive because they are too scared or nervous, then I am OK with that because if they did it might endanger other drivers.
I get this. I was in 2 accidents, both mostly my fault, when I was 17 within a couple months of each other. The first one I rear ended someone who braked in front of me on a rainy day. I thought he was just slowing down but realized too late that he was stopping for the guy waiting to make a left turn in front of him. I realized it too late, slammed on the brakes and the antilock kicked in and I couldn't stop in time. His car had a scratch on the bumper but mine was DONE (air bags went off, hood was all pushed in, windshield cracked) and it was a 10 year old Cavalier so it wasn't worth fixing. The second one I passed out at the wheel (now my dad's old Corolla that he let me use since my car was totaled) for no apparent reason (slept fine the night before and I wasn't drinking or doing drugs) and drove off the road, almost flipped the car! The entire underside of the car, the wheels, the axles, everything was all warped and again didn't make sense to repair. After that one I couldn't get behind the wheel for probably at least a year. Fortunately in both accidents neither me or anyone else was hurt, just the cars. Also fortunately, I got married soon after and my hubby was willing to drive until I needed to get a job that was too far for him to drop me off at in the morning and I had to drive myself again.
Driving past the spot of the second crash still makes me a little anxious every now and then . . .
All that being said, cities don't really bother me a ton, and I will drive in them, but they do make me nervous just because I'm not familiar with the area. Even other towns that I'm not familiar with would make me nervous if I didn't know where I was going.
(PS - haven't gotten in an accident in the 7 years that have followed, or ever gotten anything but a parking ticket in my life. Just don't want everyone thinking I'm the worst driver in the world!)
Uo: subway is disgusting! Their cookies used to be good but those are even gross now
Story to go with it- friend ordered the boneless chicken breast sandwich and took a bite of bone. :-& Their lunch meat smells weird and it's just gross
Uo: subway is disgusting! Their cookies used to be good but those are even gross now
Story to go with it- friend ordered the boneless chicken breast sandwich and took a bite of bone. :-&
Their lunch meat smells weird and it's just gross
Whole place smells weird. I hate that I can't even walk by it without reeking of it!
My UO about little dogs is that I think unless your dog is a service dog, stop carrying them around with you in your purse or under your arm. Seriously, around here people are bringing their ugly little chihuahuas into the grocery store and it irritates the crap out of me.
And also that tiny little hairless dogs like chihuahuas are just gross. They're like rats with collars on. I wouldn't ever want to touch one. haha
Let me preface... I LOVE dogs! But when did it become okay for people to bring them everywhere? I saw a lady holding a Pomeranian in the grocery store. It was barking at people and hair was flying around. People are allergic to dogs! Just because you can hold it doesn't make it ok. I see this in stores all the time now. No courtesy!
Uo: subway is disgusting! Their cookies used to be good but those are even gross now
Story to go with it- friend ordered the boneless chicken breast sandwich and took a bite of bone. :-&
Their lunch meat smells weird and it's just gross
Oh! their oven roasted chicken sandwich is my fave. (
I have no UO on here but am really enjoying reading y'alls. Carry on…
My UO about little dogs is that I think unless your dog is a service dog, stop carrying them around with you in your purse or under your arm. Seriously, around here people are bringing their ugly little chihuahuas into the grocery store and it irritates the crap out of me.
And also that tiny little hairless dogs like chihuahuas are just gross. They're like rats with collars on. I wouldn't ever want to touch one. haha
Let me preface... I LOVE dogs! But when did it become okay for people to bring them everywhere? I saw a lady holding a Pomeranian in the grocery store. It was barking at people and hair was flying around. People are allergic to dogs! Just because you can hold it doesn't make it ok. I see this in stores all the time now. No courtesy!
Exactly! And it's not sanitary, I'm sorry. I don't want your dog hands all over the bulk section of the food, you know?
There was a lady in the store the other day with an ugly little hairless thing in her arms and I kind of visibly side-eyed her, I guess (more of a double take, really), and she gave me the rudest glare! I wanted to be like, "Um dogs aren't allowed in stores!" but I'm not confrontation like that with strangers. I just hate seeing it all over the place.
I can't stand talk about essential oils. I have a coworker who sells the stuff and lathers it on and uses the diffuser at work etc etc etc. Gagging. No I don't want to go to your parties no I don't want to buy your stuff no I don't think it cures every malady on earth. I think it is the new fad and I want it to go away.
As a user of EOs before they became more main stream popular, I absolutely LOATHE how they've become a fad. I particularly hate that they've become the subject of ridiculously priced, poorly managed/ educated, and dishonestly advertised MLM marketing schemes. Save the home shows/MLMs for Pampered Chef and Scentsy.
To the same tune, while I think mason jars are cute, as someone who has long used them for what they're made for (you know, canning), it annoys me when I go into a store to buy jars and the clerk asks, "what kind of craft project are you working on? Something off Pinterest?" Uhh, no. I'm canning peaches.
I agree. My mom has used eo's for awhile and then I started using them. I love them. Always have, always will! And you don't need to spend your entire salary to buy some overpriced brand...
My family has been canning for generations and seeing mason jars in the house has always been normal for me. And I grew up drinking out of them. My husband thought it was so weird to eat homemade jelly and other things we canned, but he's come around to it. But I do enjoy using them for a few crafts...
Subway is gross. I like Jimmy Johns but it is also kind of gross, I'll admit it.
Trump is a moron. He's not even financially smart. He's declared bankruptcy or come very close like 5 times.
I hate talking politics with strangers. Apparently that is a UO. I'm SUPER opinionated, so unless I can convince you that I'm right, I'm not really interested. Haha.
I'm not a Trump supporter either but I feel the same dislike you feel for Trump, for Obama. He's the worst negotiator our presidency has ever seen and for many reasons I despise him. He's made our country look like a joke to other countries much more so than Trump. Trump's just running as a candidate who will likely be weeded out soon anyway but Obama is the president and has done WAY more damage.
Not really, I'm not American. I think Obama was a welcome change from Bush for foreign relations and policy in Asia. If at all he's made your country look less like a war starting, oil hungry lying bully that Bush turned it into. This might be a UO but flame away. The foreign policy experts in Asia feel the same way about Trump as they did Bush.
I love politics but b/c I am way moderate too get into a discussion on it here.
I'm tired of talking about gender vs. sex. Do want you want and act the way you want, just don't expect everyone to join right in, not that it is an excuse to being rude or vulgar to anyone regardless of personal beliefs.
I'm not a Trump supporter either but I feel the same dislike you feel for Trump, for Obama. He's the worst negotiator our presidency has ever seen and for many reasons I despise him. He's made our country look like a joke to other countries much more so than Trump. Trump's just running as a candidate who will likely be weeded out soon anyway but Obama is the president and has done WAY more damage.
What? From what I've heard other countries love him. They're way more liberal than us.
Agreed on the Subway is nasty consensus. The meat is shiny and looks slimy and just ewwwww!
This is so sad, I love subway. Its all we have in my small town. %-(
My husband loves it!! I have a problem with lunch meat in general; I can't eat the pre-sliced crap out of the package (I'm gagging just thinking about it) and that's basically what Subway's meat seems like to me. I get tuna if we go, and I enjoy it just fine!
I love politics but b/c I am way moderate too get into a discussion on it here.
I'm tired of talking about gender vs. sex. Do want you want and act the way you want, just don't expect everyone to join right in, not that it is an excuse to being rude or vulgar to anyone regardless of personal beliefs.
Did I miss someone being rude or vulgar? If you're going to call someone out at least quote the offending comment...
And I hate driving. it's either a necessary evil or downright panic inducing. Driving is a dangerous activity and some people have had traumatic experiences surrounding it.
Great point. I was in a very serious, traumatic car accident in high school (my fault, no other cars involved luckily), and it was miraculous that I didn't die (I overcorrected, lost control of my car and crossed two lanes of traffic on the freeway going the opposite direction as me, then rolled my car down a hill). Soooo maybe people should reserve their judgments about other people's choices.
It's called unpopular opinions for a reason. I totally get if you have real life trauma involved. But, for most people- driving is really friggen scary at first. It continues to be scary when you're in a new situation. But, I think you just have to do it, otherwise you'll never learn and your fear will only get worse. There are exceptions to everything. But, most of the women I know - that I'm talking about- just run away from situations that make them uncomfortable. It keeps them in the same place or dependent on someone else.
It really annoys me. Seems so weak. Ok, if you're from a small town-- whatever... we are all born not knowing how to drive, we live, we learn, we conquer.
I'm sorry you were in such a bad car accident. I totally understand why it may be hard for you.
And maybe, just maybe, some people are okay with not having the skills to drive in a big city. There's nothing wrong with that. It doesn't make them weak. If they don't live in a big city, it doesn't matter. If they do, there are other ways to get around (certainly more so than in rural areas). It's not a vital life skill. You're just judging for the sake of judging.
It also irritates me that you're singling out women. I'm sure there are men that dislike driving in big cities too.
I was more talking from personal experience. I know a lot of women who rely on men to drive them because they are scared (no trauma involved) and it frustrates me because so many people let fears hold them back. I don't know men who are scared but I'm sure plenty exist. I have a lot of anxieties, but I force myself to push through them no matter how uncomfortable. I think trivial anxieties like this are why a lot of people end up leading unfulfilling lives. Not that you NEED to drive in the city, but just by not doing so says something about the bigger picture (again -I don't think this applies if you've had a traumatic driving experience - there are exceptions). I don't think it's coincidental that the same women I know also never chased after their career goals because they seemed too unrealistic (I.e. Doing so made them uncomfortable) and never lived anywhere but the same town their whole lives (made them uncomfortable). I think it just speaks to a larger picture and I notice it more with women and I wish that weren't the case.
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@inomniaparatus , Have you ever thought that maybe these women are happy? My mom is like that. We're from a bustling metropolitan city and not once has she taken the bus or train. My dad at 70 still drives her to the hairdressers. He's happy doing it! I don't know it just seems extremely snooty to look down on women just because they don't drive or never want to leave their small towns. I think a part of being an empowered and enlightened woman is recognizing that not all women are made the same or make the same choices as you. It's okay for a woman not to want a career or have the same expectations as you. It's not a crime to be average. The happiest people in the world live in Bhutan which goes to show it's not a career, bells & whistles or an inflated ego that breeds happiness. It's the simple things in life.
@inomniaparatus , Have you ever thought that maybe these women are happy? My mom is like that. We're from a bustling metropolitan city and not once has she taken the bus or train. My dad at 70 still drives her to the hairdressers. He's happy doing it! I don't know it just seems extremely snooty to look down on women just because they don't drive or never want to leave their small towns. I think a part of being an empowered and enlightened woman is recognizing that not all women are made the same or make the same choices as you. It's okay for a woman not to want a career or have the same expectations as you. It's not a crime to be average. The happiest people in the world live in Bhutan which goes to show it's not a career, bells & whistles or an inflated ego that breeds happiness. It's the simple things in life.
That's a really good point about happiness and something to really consider.
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I'm tired of talking about gender vs. sex. Do want you want and act the way you want, just don't expect everyone to join right in, not that it is an excuse to being rude or vulgar to anyone regardless of personal beliefs.
This again?
A lot of people are tired of being told to stop referring to gays as "fags" too. I suppose it's okay for them to act like blatant homophobes since it's not actually vulgar?
Re: Unpopular opinions
Edited for spelling
Canadian here just confirming that what you said it totally true.
I like the rustic theme. The last 2 weddings we've gone to have been rustic and they were beautiful and fun. I like mason jars as glasses because they're sturdy and don't break as easily as our other glasses. I wouldn't go overboard with rustic but I think it creates a casual, friendly feel.
And I hate driving. it's either a necessary evil or downright panic inducing. Driving is a dangerous activity and some people have had traumatic experiences surrounding it.
Thank you for saying all of the things I was thinking. Totally agree on the EO's and definitely on the mason jars. I love them when they're used for what they were made for...otherwise...not such a fan.
I think if it's done right, rustic can be okay, I guess I'm just saying it's not for me (personally) lol.
That being said, I stood in a very rustic wedding last weekend and it was beautiful! Just not my style.
I like Mason jars for canning and for drinking out of if I don't have clean glasses.
I want chocolate pie but I can't have any until next week when SO and I go out of town. I am.buying a whole pie and eating it myself. I am diabetic, but since I'm supposed to gain weight I will eat whatever I feel like and no one will make me feel bad over it. The pie is made from scratch and sooo good!
It also irritates me that you're singling out women. I'm sure there are men that dislike driving in big cities too.
Baby F.......02/02/2016
Story to go with it- friend ordered the boneless chicken breast sandwich and took a bite of bone. :-&
Their lunch meat smells weird and it's just gross
Baby F.......02/02/2016
Edit to add: @Bfavors I love Jersey Mike's too.
There was a lady in the store the other day with an ugly little hairless thing in her arms and I kind of visibly side-eyed her, I guess (more of a double take, really), and she gave me the rudest glare! I wanted to be like, "Um dogs aren't allowed in stores!" but I'm not confrontation like that with strangers. I just hate seeing it all over the place.
My family has been canning for generations and seeing mason jars in the house has always been normal for me. And I grew up drinking out of them. My husband thought it was so weird to eat homemade jelly and other things we canned, but he's come around to it. But I do enjoy using them for a few crafts...
Trump is a moron. He's not even financially smart. He's declared bankruptcy or come very close like 5 times.
I hate talking politics with strangers. Apparently that is a UO. I'm SUPER opinionated, so unless I can convince you that I'm right, I'm not really interested. Haha.
I can see subway from my house and it's one of the only restaurants in town but it's nasty nasty nasty
was a welcome change from Bush for foreign relations and policy in Asia. If at all he's made your country look less like a war starting, oil hungry lying bully that Bush turned it into. This might be a UO but flame away. The foreign policy experts in Asia feel the same way about Trump as they did Bush.
Who, Iran and russia??
My husband loves it!! I have a problem with lunch meat in general; I can't eat the pre-sliced crap out of the package (I'm gagging just thinking about it) and that's basically what Subway's meat seems like to me. I get tuna if we go, and I enjoy it just fine!
It also irritates me that you're singling out women. I'm sure there are men that dislike driving in big cities too.
I was more talking from personal experience. I know a lot of women who rely on men to drive them because they are scared (no trauma involved) and it frustrates me because so many people let fears hold them back. I don't know men who are scared but I'm sure plenty exist.
I have a lot of anxieties, but I force myself to push through them no matter how uncomfortable. I think trivial anxieties like this are why a lot of people end up leading unfulfilling lives. Not that you NEED to drive in the city, but just by not doing so says something about the bigger picture (again -I don't think this applies if you've had a traumatic driving experience - there are exceptions).
I don't think it's coincidental that the same women I know also never chased after their career goals because they seemed too unrealistic (I.e. Doing so made them uncomfortable) and never lived anywhere but the same town their whole lives (made them uncomfortable). I think it just speaks to a larger picture and I notice it more with women and I wish that weren't the case.
I don't know it just seems extremely snooty to look down on women just because they don't drive or never want to leave their small towns. I think a part of being an empowered and enlightened woman is recognizing that not all women are made the same or make the same choices as you.
It's okay for a woman not to want a career or have the same expectations as you. It's not a crime to be average.
The happiest people in the world live in Bhutan which goes to show it's not a career, bells & whistles or an inflated ego that breeds happiness. It's the simple things in life.
A lot of people are tired of being told to stop referring to gays as "fags" too. I suppose it's okay for them to act like blatant homophobes since it's not actually vulgar?