feminiwoo

For all the girls who say "Guys just understand me better!"

Usually they just want in your pants.
No, not all the time, but most of the time. Think about it--can you name a single truly ugly girl that has more male than female friends?

Listen, it's fine to have male friends. Really great, actually, and I'm speaking as the first female cabinet member of my college's Nerf club (which was, until I joined, all male). But there's got to be balance; if you have no female friends, there's a problem--and if we're all honest with ourselves, it's probably you.

Maybe you like the validation. This isn't a crime--most of us need reassurance that we can draw male interest, even in the most platonic form. Maybe you just have really masculine interests. Also totally ok. However, you shouldn't let these aspects of your personality completely define you. If you need male validation, don't let it reach the point that you start selling off pieces of yourself for it. Explore other aspects of your personality--develop hobbies, learn a new skill, inhabit a rich life that doesn't revolve around men.

If you're all about video gaming, martial arts, quantum mechanics, or something else that has (traditionally) been male dominated, that's fantastic! You are probably super cool! Be proud to be such a strong, capable woman. Don't feel like you need to reject your femininity, which is a crucial part of your personality whether you want to admit it or not--instead, use it to bring a fresh perspective to your field. There is no need to be ashamed of being "girly"--you've already shown that being a woman does not make you weak.

Be female and proud.
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Pax