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Crissy Kuchisabishii Geco 🇨🇦<p>(3 of 3) Your <a href="https://tech.lgbt/tags/relationships" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>relationships</span></a> should uplift you, not drain you. Choose connections that nourish your soul. </p><p>You can be <a href="https://tech.lgbt/tags/assertive" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>assertive</span></a> and <a href="https://tech.lgbt/tags/kind" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>kind</span></a> simultaneously when you address concerns like these. </p><p>A considerate and Emotionally Intelligent friend will respect and understand you (they may not agree with you) and they will try their best to accommodate!</p><p>I want to hear from you. How are you protecting your peace? What boundaries have you set? Share your wisdom in the comments! Let’s create a community of empowered individuals.<br><a href="https://tech.lgbt/tags/Friendship" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Friendship</span></a> <a href="https://tech.lgbt/tags/Boundaries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Boundaries</span></a></p>
Knowledge Zone<p>Is the <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Birthday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Birthday</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Paradox" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Paradox</span></a> real? : Medium</p><p>How to Be More <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Assertive" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Assertive</span></a> - Without Being ‘<a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Rude" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Rude</span></a>’ or ‘<a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Aggressive" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Aggressive</span></a>’ : Misc</p><p>How <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Anime" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Anime</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Fans" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Fans</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Stumbled" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Stumbled</span></a> upon a <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Mathematical" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Mathematical</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Proof" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Proof</span></a> : Sci Am</p><p>Check our latest <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/KnowledgeLinks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>KnowledgeLinks</span></a></p><p><a href="https://knowledgezone.co.in/resources/bookmarks" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">knowledgezone.co.in/resources/</span><span class="invisible">bookmarks</span></a></p>
C.<p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@eugenialoli" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>eugenialoli</span></a></span> </p><p>Ironically, every one of those women displays more "balls" than Trump has even dreamed of having.</p><p><a href="https://mindly.social/tags/assertive" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>assertive</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/leader" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>leader</span></a></p>
Maho Pacheco 🦝🍻<p>This should be a felony.</p><p> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/law" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>law</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/justice" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>justice</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/crime" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>crime</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/concise" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>concise</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/serious" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>serious</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/assertive" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>assertive</span></a></p>
Vocal Cat<p>Jealous is toxic as f*ck... and so is the algorithm.</p><p>Don’t fight it—tame it. VocalCat helps you analyze trends, master algorithms, and grow your audience.</p><p>📈 Your voice deserves the spotlight. Join at <a href="https://www.vocalcat.com" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">vocalcat.com</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/socialmedia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>socialmedia</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/algorithms" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>algorithms</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/audiencegrowth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>audiencegrowth</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/analytics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>analytics</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/assertive" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>assertive</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/informal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>informal</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/motivational" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>motivational</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/direct" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>direct</span></a></p>
Justin Buzzard<p>Confidence vs. Arrogance vs. Assertive - It can be a fine between these, and it is important when not to cross them. It is important for relationships at home, work, and public. <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/arrogance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>arrogance</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/confidence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>confidence</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/assertive" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>assertive</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/life" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>life</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/work" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>work</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/relationships" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>relationships</span></a></p>
Estelle Platini<p>The social norm is constructed: not naturally occurring but created by the society in which it is found.<br>Hence there are no actions which in themselves are inherently <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/abnormal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>abnormal</span></a> or universally condemned by all societies at all times. Deviance is thus situational and contextual.</p><p>🧶 <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/longThread" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>longThread</span></a> <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/sociology" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>sociology</span></a></span> <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/socialpsych" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>socialpsych</span></a></span> </p><p><a href="https://techhub.social/tags/EstelleSays" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EstelleSays</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/assertive" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>assertive</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/selfCare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>selfCare</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/positive" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>positive</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/self" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>self</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/selfStudy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>selfStudy</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/bias" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>bias</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/reputation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>reputation</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/norm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>norm</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/conformation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>conformation</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/normal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>normal</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/mentalHealth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>mentalHealth</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/sexuality" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>sexuality</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/pervert" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>pervert</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/moralPanic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>moralPanic</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/morals" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>morals</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/EstelleInterprets" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EstelleInterprets</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/sociology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>sociology</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/queer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>queer</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/LGBTQ" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQ</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/Deviance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Deviance</span></a></p>
Ron Piggott<p>Building A Better You Question #60: Are you confident in being your own person? <a href="https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/activities/building-a-better-you/question-of-the-week/2024/02/19" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">rons-home.net/en/living-life-l</span><span class="invisible">ab/activities/building-a-better-you/question-of-the-week/2024/02/19</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/self" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>self</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/individual" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>individual</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/selfassured" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>selfassured</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/character" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>character</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/selfconfident" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>selfconfident</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/assertive" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>assertive</span></a> [Next Question Feb 26 2024]</p>
Enjoy<p>When we notice we have patterns of self shaming or self hatred, we can begin to understand we have suffered developmental trauma.</p><p>Developmental trauma means we have become disconnected from our emotions (<a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/dissociation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>dissociation</span></a>) and from our survival needs.</p><p>To heal from developmental trauma, we need to learn to meet our own needs, to manage difficult emotions (emotional regulation) and to communicate our needs to the people we love.</p><p>All while having self compassion.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/heal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>heal</span></a> 👊🏼<a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/assertive" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>assertive</span></a> 🌧️<a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/selfCare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>selfCare</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/self" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>self</span></a></p>
Catherine Ivers Norton<p>Someone once told me I have a "strong personality" because I spoke up about a harmful situation. I'm sure this was intended as an insult, but I replied, "Thank you," and smiled. </p><p>If we don't speak up, who will?</p><p>www.catherineiversnorton.com</p><p><a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ReadTheStain" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ReadTheStain</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/writer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>writer</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/coach" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>coach</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/psychology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>psychology</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/spirituality" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>spirituality</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/mentalhealth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>mentalhealth</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/mindfulness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>mindfulness</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/presence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>presence</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/strength" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>strength</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ethics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ethics</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/assertive" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>assertive</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/voice" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>voice</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/power" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>power</span></a></p>
Trollup 🐾<p>I was chatting with a fellow <a href="https://kinky.business/tags/kinkster" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>kinkster</span></a> last night. It’s been a while since someone stopped and acknowledged the things I share and how they flag my <a href="https://kinky.business/tags/submissive" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>submissive</span></a> energy and <a href="https://kinky.business/tags/service" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>service</span></a> <a href="https://kinky.business/tags/slavery" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>slavery</span></a>. In part I was referring to those thinking my age and hairiness suggest I’m a <a href="https://kinky.business/tags/dominant" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>dominant</span></a>/ <a href="https://kinky.business/tags/top" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>top</span></a> <a href="https://kinky.business/tags/daddy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>daddy</span></a>. No. No. Not really. </p><p>My <a href="https://kinky.business/tags/energy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>energy</span></a> is <a href="https://kinky.business/tags/boy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>boy</span></a> <a href="https://kinky.business/tags/bottom" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>bottom</span></a> submissive. My <a href="https://kinky.business/tags/demeanor" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>demeanor</span></a> belies my confidence and my <a href="https://kinky.business/tags/AuDHD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AuDHD</span></a> can make it seem I’m being more <a href="https://kinky.business/tags/assertive" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>assertive</span></a> than I often feel. And yes I get how this might all be confusing. </p><p>The fun part is he finds this even more hot, because others observing would be very confused. <a href="https://kinky.business/tags/Mindfuck" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Mindfuck</span></a>. I get that. But it does make talking to guys harder. No really I’m a bottom who wants it <a href="https://kinky.business/tags/rough" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>rough</span></a>, no my own <a href="https://kinky.business/tags/orgasm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>orgasm</span></a> isn’t the point. I don’t often enjoy <a href="https://kinky.business/tags/reciprocation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>reciprocation</span></a>. I’m serving and being used. Yes it’s entirely <a href="https://kinky.business/tags/consensual" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>consensual</span></a> and <a href="https://kinky.business/tags/pleasurable" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>pleasurable</span></a>. <a href="https://kinky.business/tags/Canes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Canes</span></a> are awesome! Sure I’ll lick your <a href="https://kinky.business/tags/feet" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>feet</span></a> and <a href="https://kinky.business/tags/boots" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>boots</span></a>. </p><p>FWIW I am a <a href="https://kinky.business/tags/dad" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>dad</span></a>. I am NOT a daddy. 🤪</p><p><a href="https://kinky.business/tags/BDSM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BDSM</span></a> <a href="https://kinky.business/tags/masochist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>masochist</span></a> <a href="https://kinky.business/tags/slut" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>slut</span></a> <a href="https://kinky.business/tags/PainPig" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PainPig</span></a> <a href="https://kinky.business/tags/CumPig" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CumPig</span></a></p>
Enjoy<p>Personal Core <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Values" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Values</span></a> Discovery Process: <a href="https://scottjeffrey.com/personal-core-values/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">scottjeffrey.com/personal-core</span><span class="invisible">-values/</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/ScottJeffrey" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ScottJeffrey</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/personalDevelopment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>personalDevelopment</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/relationships" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>relationships</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/friendship" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>friendship</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/resentment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>resentment</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/grudge" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>grudge</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/anger" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>anger</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/mentalHealth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>mentalHealth</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/addiction" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>addiction</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/personalSafety" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>personalSafety</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/safety" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>safety</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/flexibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>flexibility</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/assertive" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>assertive</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/selfCare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>selfCare</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/selfHelp" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>selfHelp</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/positive" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>positive</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/self" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>self</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/selfStudy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>selfStudy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/practice" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>practice</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/learning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>learning</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/learn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>learn</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/awareness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>awareness</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/joy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>joy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/mindfulness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>mindfulness</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/ethics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ethics</span></a> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/ethics" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>ethics</span></a></span></p>
Oli<p>I cant comment on the passage from the quran - i dont know enough and am not of that faith, but worth a read</p><p>""Young women fear that they will be outed as the next Karen should their assertions come across either excessively shrill or firm. It seems this radically corrective era of newfound opportunities for expression and empowerment comes with the terrible threat of social marginalization through self-advocacy.""</p><p><a href="https://dustandtribe.com/2022/01/03/the-hidden-misogyny-of-karen/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">dustandtribe.com/2022/01/03/th</span><span class="invisible">e-hidden-misogyny-of-karen/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/misogyny" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>misogyny</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/sexism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>sexism</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/karen" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>karen</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/assertive" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>assertive</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/gender" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>gender</span></a></p>
Enjoy<p>… But if you attempt <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/confrontation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>confrontation</span></a>, please avoid being accusatory: instead calmly explain how the behaviour makes you feel.<br>When dealing with a passive-aggressive person, hold them accountable for their bad behaviour. Stop apologizing if you’ve done nothing wrong. Try putting your needs (not wants) first.<br>⸺<br><a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/howTo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>howTo</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/conflict" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>conflict</span></a> 👊🏼<a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/assertive" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>assertive</span></a> 🌧️<a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/selfCare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>selfCare</span></a> 🫡<a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/selfHelp" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>selfHelp</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/practice" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>practice</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/people" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>people</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/disappoint" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>disappoint</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/relationships" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>relationships</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/support" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>support</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/kindness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>kindness</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/concern" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>concern</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/mentalHealth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>mentalHealth</span></a> ☕<a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/personalSafety" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>personalSafety</span></a> 👪<a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/communitySafety" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>communitySafety</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/safety" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>safety</span></a></p>
.| :verified_coffee: :vim:<p>I just published "Constructive assertiveness" – tips on communicating your way out of a <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/conflict" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>conflict</span></a> by being <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/assertive" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>assertive</span></a>, not <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/aggressive" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>aggressive</span></a>. <a href="https://link.medium.com/ZCpVvZttsxb" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">link.medium.com/ZCpVvZttsxb</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
Enjoy<p>Dr. Stan <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Tatkin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Tatkin</span></a>: “The purpose of a relationship is fundamentally grounded in safety and security: not love, not attraction, not romance. If you’re not providing that need to ensure each other’s sense of <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/safety" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>safety</span></a> and <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/security" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>security</span></a>, it defies the whole psychobiological purpose of being with another person.”<br>⸺<br><a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/quotes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>quotes</span></a> 🫡<a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/assertive" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>assertive</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/positive" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>positive</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/self" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>self</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/selfStudy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>selfStudy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/learning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>learning</span></a> ❤️<a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/learn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>learn</span></a> 🌱<a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/joy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>joy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/disappoint" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>disappoint</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/couple" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>couple</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/intimate" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>intimate</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/relationship" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>relationship</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/relationships" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>relationships</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/friendship" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>friendship</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/support" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>support</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/empathy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>empathy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/protection" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>protection</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/codependence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>codependence</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/concern" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>concern</span></a></p>
RLTwales<p><span class="h-card"><a href="https://toot.wales/@jaz" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>jaz</span></a></span> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/happy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>happy</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/assertive" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>assertive</span></a>#assured !</p>
Enjoy<p><a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Eingle%C3%B0i" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Eingleði</span></a>: a popular Icelandic concept denoting "the joy of being single" - a portmanteau of the Icelandic words 'Einn' (one, <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/single" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>single</span></a>, or alone) and 'Gleði' (<a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/joy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>joy</span></a>).<br>Q: 'Are you going on any dates at the moment?'<br>A: 'No, I'm in my Eingleði era'<br>from <a href="https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Eingle%C3%B0i" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">urbandictionary.com/define.php</span><span class="invisible">?term=Eingle%C3%B0i</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/wordsMatter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>wordsMatter</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/assertive" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>assertive</span></a> 🫡<a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/selfCare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>selfCare</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/positive" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>positive</span></a></p>
Estelle Platini<p>The social norm is constructed: not naturally occurring but created by the society in which it is found.<br>Hence there are no actions which in themselves are inherently <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/abnormal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>abnormal</span></a> or universally condemned by all societies at all times. Deviance is thus situational and contextual.</p><p><a href="https://techhub.social/tags/EstelleSays" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EstelleSays</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/assertive" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>assertive</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/selfCare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>selfCare</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/positive" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>positive</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/self" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>self</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/selfStudy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>selfStudy</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/bias" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>bias</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/reputation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>reputation</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/norm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>norm</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/conformation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>conformation</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/normal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>normal</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/mentalHealth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>mentalHealth</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/sexuality" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>sexuality</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/pervert" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>pervert</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/madness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>madness</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/morals" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>morals</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/EstelleInterprets" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EstelleInterprets</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/sociology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>sociology</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/queer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>queer</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/LGBTQ" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQ</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/Deviance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Deviance</span></a></p>
Enjoy<p>"We are born with our identity, we don’t have to chase it, try to find it, try to figure it out after we’ve done all the other things as if we need enough experience points before we can level up to having an <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/identity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>identity</span></a> other people will respect." <a href="https://pattykrawec.substack.com/p/maslows-hierarchy-is-bullshit" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">pattykrawec.substack.com/p/mas</span><span class="invisible">lows-hierarchy-is-bullshit</span></a> by patty <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/krawec" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>krawec</span></a><br>⸺<br><a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Maslow" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Maslow</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/identityPolitics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>identityPolitics</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/assertive" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>assertive</span></a> 🫡<a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/selfCare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>selfCare</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/positive" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>positive</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/self" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>self</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/selfStudy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>selfStudy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/practice" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>practice</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/learning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>learning</span></a> ❤️<a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/learn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>learn</span></a> 🌱<a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/joy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>joy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/empathy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>empathy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/protection" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>protection</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/kindness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>kindness</span></a></p>