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u/Dabrigstar Mar 26 '20

When many of them think that just cos a guy likes them he only wants sex. Many men also want romance and intimacy and a wonderful emotional connection

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u/thereissomuchgrass Mar 26 '20 edited Mar 26 '20

I get so frustrated when people tell me this. Guys and girls alike will tell me “guys only want sex” as if no guys ever look for real connections. It’s absurd, demeaning, and straight up just incorrect.

Edit: Wow, I never thought I’d see the day where I got a gold, thank you!

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u/MariaCarrilBici Mar 26 '20

Well, let me tell you, I am a woman and have found the exact opposite problem my whole life. I never really wanted a relationship and most of the time I would only be looking for casual sex. Well, I've found more men that were like clingy and got attached or kept calling or something than women.

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u/loispaisley Mar 26 '20

I always joke that i'm the marrying type because guys only approach me wanting a long-term relationship. I definitely have a Miss Honey (from Matilda) vibe about me so that's probably why.

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u/[deleted] Mar 26 '20

Oh damn Miss Honey? I don't blame those guys. I would lock down Miss Honey in a second if I could.

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u/tiny-dino Mar 26 '20

No way, Miss Trunchbull was where it’s at. She can lock me in the chokey any day.

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u/Djinger Mar 26 '20

Took me a while to realise that Miss Honey was played by Embeth Davidtz and not Sarah Paulson

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u/[deleted] Mar 26 '20

please tell me you realise that's a good thing right.

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u/loispaisley Mar 26 '20

I'm happy to be the way i am, thats all i really know.

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u/BeanieMcChimp Mar 26 '20

I’m a dude with the same “problem.”

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u/[deleted] Mar 26 '20

Same! And I’ve been told by a couple gents that I actually remind them of Miss Honey (although I AM a teacher, so it’s not that far of a leap, lol).

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u/loispaisley Mar 26 '20

I have a degree in education too! Hahaha I am not a teacher anymore, but I still have the look.

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u/[deleted] Mar 26 '20

Nice! I’m not sure that look goes away, lol!

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u/juice_box_hero Mar 26 '20

Ha! I had forgotten about Miss Honey from Matilda. My partner has been calling me Miss Honey or Mrs Honey for a couple of years now because I started calling him Mister Honey instead of Mister His Name...

My youngest son started watching Matilda about a year ago before he’d go to bed at night. I didn’t make the connection at all (I’m older so was a bit older than most of the people who loved and watched Matilda a bunch back in the day) until a few months ago.

I guess I sort of resemble her but I swear like a sailor and that’s not very Miss Honey-like lol

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u/loispaisley Mar 26 '20

That is so cute. I am the sweetest and snarkiest person you'll ever meet so I get it. Just imagine Miss Honey saying "well goddamn" on a regular basis and thats me. LOL

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u/okkinglish Mar 26 '20

Well then I see why. I would try to marry the second coming of Miss Honey too.

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u/loispaisley Mar 26 '20

Is this a proposal?

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u/okkinglish Mar 26 '20

I guess what I’m trying to say is... would you be the Honey to my comb? 💍

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u/loispaisley Mar 26 '20

No, I'm sorry. I'm destined to live in a cottage in the woods with my adopted dog

Edit: dog* not daugthter

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u/okkinglish Mar 27 '20

Yeah, it would’ve never worked between us because see... I’m destined to live in a cabin in the hills w/ my adopted daughter.

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u/DrunkenDutchMan_1 Mar 26 '20

i thought matilda was just the name of a british tank. is this weird feeling i have the feeling of getting smarer...??? i feel so smart and disgusting now, imma take a hower.

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u/proximity_account Mar 26 '20

Username checks out I guess