I was perplexed by the question. What’s the difference? They explained: “Should I tiptoe and watch my manners around you or be blunt? Flirtatious or chill? Brag about my sexual conquests or talk about our feelings? When you’re sad, do I hug you and buy you ice cream or do we go grab some beers? Should I wonder if we’ll ever hook up?”

I’m not sure if I’m more appalled or confused by this mindset. I thought everyone treated their friends the same regardless of their gender identity. Is this just a fringe case of toxic masculinity, or is this really how the average cis person sees the world?

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    5 days ago

    Yeah people forget that different types of people exist regardless of their gender.

    I’ve met men that get super offended if someone says the slightest uncouth thing. I’ve met women that get super offended if you try to censor yourself because “she’s a lady”

    To me this is the perfect will smith meme “he a little confused but he got the spirit”