40 Women Share How They Dealt With Toxic Male Behaviour
Women who clapped back at the audacity of a man shared their strategy for dealing with misogynistic and toxic male behaviour.
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Some jokes or comments aim to put someone in their place, especially when they're on the edge of being sexist or disrespectful toward women. Sadly, they often succeed in their goal.
You can spot examples of this behaviour on 'The Female Dating Strategy' subreddit, which is described as the only dating community exclusively for women. Check out the list below to see what issues women want men to be mindful of or take seriously.
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Moë: I hate that one, how about he only picks on you because he likes you…way to teach young girls to put up with abuse
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Ritchat: There's no hotter thing a man can say than this. ❤️
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Tobias Reaper: i think this goes for any relationship
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Fembot: Love this response, am going to use it
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flower petals: The world needs more mothers/mothers in law like this ?
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EvilNob: I need a friend like him. As an asexual woman, no matter how oft I tell that I'm not into relationships, especially sexua1 ones, the only male response is "lol you should just try it with me and you will be cured". I'm tired of it. It's not a sickness that is curable by seX. I just want to have friends.
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Spencer's slave no longer: I'd like to add "do you see a book as competition for your time and attention"?
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CK: Liberated people tend to appear less superficially "happy" because they have freed themselves from the people who force them to perform happiness under oppression.
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Sergy Yeltsen: Yeah, thought so. Behold the incel in its native habitat.
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Fembot: She’s not overreacting. Leave.
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Katie Lutesinger: If anyone told me "no man wants you" I'd just say "well I don't want a man so that's no big loss".
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flower petals: The world needs more mothers/mothers in law like this ?
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Kariali (edited): Oh yes, I know this. I once told an ex that it was technically r*pe when he didn't stop when I said no. He still blames me today for "calling him a r*pist", which "killed his vibe".
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#1 How Are We Meant To Know?
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#2 This Sh*t Right Here!!
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#3
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#4 They Know!
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#5 I Thought They Always Said Cat Ladies Were Gonna Die Alone
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#6 The Discomfort Is Worth It
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#7 If They Want To Scrutinize Your Relationships, Then Scrutinize Theirs
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#8 Cry Me A River
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#9 That Really Puts It In Perspective
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#10 The Hypocrisy
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Moë: I hate that one, how about he only picks on you because he likes you…way to teach young girls to put up with abuse
#11 Here’s What A HVM Looks Like In His Own Words, Then Shared By A Guy Friend Who I Know Is A HVM To His Wife
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Ritchat: There's no hotter thing a man can say than this. ❤️
#12
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#13 All Of His Exes Can’t Be The “Crazy” Ones
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Tobias Reaper: i think this goes for any relationship
#14 The "Good Old Days" Weren't Good For Grandma. Now We Know Better- Suffer For What?
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#15 Love This
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Fembot: Love this response, am going to use it
#16 Being A People Pleaser Is A Major Tenant Of Being A Pickme. Men Will Only Love The 50/50, Sex Supply, And Maid Service, Not You As A Person
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#17 Wholesome
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flower petals: The world needs more mothers/mothers in law like this ?
#18
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#19 All Straight Men
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EvilNob: I need a friend like him. As an asexual woman, no matter how oft I tell that I'm not into relationships, especially sexua1 ones, the only male response is "lol you should just try it with me and you will be cured". I'm tired of it. It's not a sickness that is curable by seX. I just want to have friends.
#20 Since When Do I Have To Put In Effort??
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#21 Nothing But Truth
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#22 Absolutely The Right Response
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#23 Misogyny At Its Finest. I Chortled
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#24 Yep, Just About What I Expected
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#25 Perfect Way To Deal With Their “Jokes”
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#26 Animals > Men
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#27
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Spencer's slave no longer: I'd like to add "do you see a book as competition for your time and attention"?
#28
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CK: Liberated people tend to appear less superficially "happy" because they have freed themselves from the people who force them to perform happiness under oppression.
#29 Geee I Wonder Why
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Sergy Yeltsen: Yeah, thought so. Behold the incel in its native habitat.
#30 Groom Smashes Bride’s Face Into Cake & She Rightfully Is Leaving Him
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Fembot: She’s not overreacting. Leave.
#31 Channeling This Energy Today
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#32 The Truth About "The Wall"
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Katie Lutesinger: If anyone told me "no man wants you" I'd just say "well I don't want a man so that's no big loss".
#33 God's Will
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flower petals: The world needs more mothers/mothers in law like this ?
#34 No Lies Told
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#35 Yeah Yeah I Know The Answer Is Just To Leave, But This Visual Is Hilarious!
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#36 The Reality Of Being A Woman Today - And The Fear Of Sexual And Physical Abuse That Comes With It - Is Something That Most Men Will Never Have To Experience
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#37 Violence Against Women In Movies And TV? Oh, It's Just For The Realism Effect!
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#38 Where Is The Lie?
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#39 Every One Of My Exes, Though
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Kariali (edited): Oh yes, I know this. I once told an ex that it was technically r*pe when he didn't stop when I said no. He still blames me today for "calling him a r*pist", which "killed his vibe".
#40 Love Everything About This, People Are Finally Waking Up To It
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