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

    sorry, I legit can’t make sense of this - the only “original poster” I can discern is the OP of this thread, Kit. Were you talking about them, or someone else?

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        5 days ago

        ohhh, thank you - I think I get what you’re saying now :-)

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            2 days ago

            no worries at all, you made it clear later and that’s all that was needed (for me) 😁