Meet Emily, a 32-year-old woman who’s fun, adventurous, intelligent, and a fantastic cook. A few years ago, she decided to stop shaving as a protest against the patriarchy, resulting in long, dark hair everywhere. Recently, Emily shared her dating woes with a friend, lamenting how she kept meeting guys and having great dates, but never getting a call back. Her friend, after offering reassurance, decided to suggest that perhaps shaving might help. This led to a tense exchange, leaving both women questioning their friendship and actions.
Emily: The Unshaven Wonder Woman
Dating Woes: No Callbacks
The Sensitive Suggestion
Emily’s Reaction: Disappointment
Apologies and Awkwardness
Seeking Validation and Advice
Update: Overwhelmed by Responses
Emily Reaches Out for a Talk
Apologies and Understanding
Unsolicited Advice or Genuine Concern?
Emily’s Appreciation for Friendship
A New Perspective on Dating Choices
A Heartfelt Conversation ❤️
Friendship Prevails: Lessons Learned and Bonds Strengthened
After an overwhelming response, our protagonist reached out to Emily, and they had a heartfelt conversation. Both women apologized for their reactions and shared their appreciation for each other’s friendship. They agreed that it’s essential to align with potential partners’ values and be clear in dating choices to avoid disappointment. Thanks to this experience, their friendship has grown even stronger. Now, let’s dive into some of the top reactions from the internet…
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“She has the right not to shave, but men have preferences.”
Not shaving is a value statement. Embrace your true self!
Supportive friend gets backlash for offering advice on dating
Did she ask for advice or was she just venting?
“NTA, but some people may miss out on a great person for superficial reasons “
Supportive comment defends woman’s choice not to shave
“YTA. Don’t shame her for her body. Body hair is normal.”
“N-TA and projecting onto men. OP’s friend deserves better.”
Honest feedback on dating woes and shaving preferences.
“YTA… if body hair is a deal breaker for a man, it’s not going to be a guy she would want to be with. You wouldn’t tell a friend to lose weight too ‘get a man’, so any variation of those is AH – wear makeup, shave, wear less makeup, wear different clothes, not those clothes the other ones…. People are entitled to their preferences – liking a beard on a guy, long hair, short hair, whatever. That is fine and not what is being judged here.” ♀️
NTA. Honest friend vs. moral high ground. Unhinged responses.
Supportive comment defends woman’s choice not to conform to society.
Engaging comment: NTA. Your body, your choice, their preferences, their choices
“NTA. Physical attractiveness matters, but personality is also important. “
Embrace your body hair and weed out the incompatible men!
