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Joy Fifer's avatar

I feel this on such a personal level. I became a young adult during the rise of Tinder and Bumble. Like most women my age, I was sold the bill of goods that men are trash and to never let them pay for dinner, lest they expect things in return (not always bad advice, mind you.)

I always fancied myself the salmon swimming up the proverbial cultural stream (because where I'm from in the South, it's very normal to get married at 18.) I wanted more; to experience more.

After 8ish years of "experiencing more" (read: living the hedonistic nightmare packaged as female liberation) I changed course. I met my husband and fell in love. Currently, I'm drinking my coffee in my house while my baby naps and my cat sleeps on my lap. I am more fulfilled now than I ever was chasing situationships and instant gratification. I feel for this current generation, and I hope they find their way out.

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Cheryl's avatar

I saw that video a couple of days ago, and it just made me sad. But your writing has helped me to see exactly what it is that she lacks, and how desperately we have been failing. Thank you!

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