This isn't a debate, it's my life

[gwynraven]

Yes, this. All the time. Particularly from my father, and to a lesser extent, my brother.
"C'mon, Jen, it's just a joke."
"You're overreacting."
"You're taking this way too seriously."
"I have a right to my opinion."
"Why are you getting upset about this? I'm just trying to have a rational debate."
"You'd make your point better if you didn't take it so

Comments

[gwynraven]

Thanks :)

[willow_aileen]

It's so frustrating. Sometimes I want to ask my guy friends if they have eyes.

[kk1raven]

I'm sorry your family is so hard to deal with.

[gwynraven]

Thanks. They can be wonderful too, of course. But the constant baiting can be really hurtful.

[kk1raven]

Baiting of that sort tends to be a sign that they don't respect your right to be who you are or feel how you feel, so I don't blame you for feeling hurt by it.

[gwynraven]

Yeah, my parents both have this sort of 'why can't you just be *normal*' thing going.

[whitecrow0]

Yes. Yes very much.