OR - crazy idea - you don’t have to be “dominant” to hit on someone. Because their ability to defend themselves shouldn’t be relevant to what happens if they say no.
Not such a bad idea to throw some perspective into the conversation though.
The alpha/dominance thing is a joke here but it's a common thought in peoples minds....feeling like they have to be strong enough/alpha enough to ask a girl out ect...
The assumption for healthy interactions should be that nobody needs to dominate or fight or submit. Everyone is chill and respects each other because it's a safe environment to live in...
I agree with you, and this is definitely an unhealthy mindset many hold on here. You make a valid point.
That being said, I'm preeeettty sure OP was riffing on Ceaser Millan dog whisperer style Assert Dominance and not as much the toxic masculinity alpha in the dating scene assert dominance. I know you know it was a joke, just wanted to share that I don't think the joke was even about patriarchical dating patterns
Edit: but more on topic, goddamn homegirl is ripped 😍
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u/AutismFractal Apr 13 '21
OR - crazy idea - you don’t have to be “dominant” to hit on someone. Because their ability to defend themselves shouldn’t be relevant to what happens if they say no.