Are boyfriends embarrassing?
So this week, I wanted to share another YouTuber I like who discusses feminism and pop culture activism, or topics that relate to our class. I have watched themusingsofacrouton for a bit, and she is very funny to me, because she provides some sarcasm and quips and relatability towards the issues or trends of a week. This video was just put out, but she is discussing the new Vogue article of 'Is having a boyfriend embarrassing?" Lately, people on the internet or in public spaces have been hesitant to talk about their boyfriends in fear of being a "pick me" (a female identifying person who seeks male validation) and wants to show their disdain for men. While there is some nuance to not wanting to bring a partner up in every conversation, there can be some good in sharing important people and goals in life. I myself have a boyfriend, and I care for him with all my heart. I do not want to seem like I hate him just because some people find it strange or silly to like a man. I chose him because he aligns with me and relates to my interests. I like him because he is different than the rest, and I feel like other people or women could say the same. Of course, lately, there have been some women showing off their bad partners for attention and defending them in the past. I feel like there is no issue to genuinely liking your male partner. If he makes you feel bad, break up with him!! Some men are bad, and it is good to be cautious of the people out there.
These are just my brief thoughts. I do recommend watching the video, as it goes into the article and the topic. What are your thoughts?
I've heard about this a lot to be honest and I never understood it. I can understand why some girls would call it "embarrassing" to have a boyfriend if he is always cheating or disrespecting you in other ways and you constantly forgive him...however the embarrassment from being just in love with a man? I don't really understand it. It's okay to have a boyfriend!! I've heard girls same some insane stuff about relationships they dont even know and honestly some it sounds like plain jealousy.
ReplyDeleteI like your point of view!! I agree that there is nothing embarrassing about having a boyfriend IF the relationship is healthy and real. I also think social media makes people overthink normal things. It is important to focus on what makes you happy instead of worrying about what others think.
ReplyDeletePersonally feel like it's not embarrassing unless he is treating the girlfriend poorly.
ReplyDeleteHello! Thank you so much for choosing this topic to write about for your weekly blog post. I totally get what you are trying to convey and have faced this in my real life. I have a partner and most time I catch myself talking about him a lot to my friends. Mostly because he is one of my favorite people, we talk the most, and our interests are oddly similar. I did have to tell my friends that I hate how I am becoming that girlfriend but at the same time who gives a fuck. Socializing is supposed to be a bit awkward and imperfect. Thank you again.
ReplyDeleteI don't think having a boyfriend is embarrassing if you are in a happy AND healthy relationship. If you have a boyfriend who treats you right then there is no reason to be embarrassed. Everyone deserves to be happy whether you're in a relationship with a man or woman. With that being said, I think there is a weird "rule" where people aren't necessarily supposed to talk too much about their relationship because that makes it embarrassing if you can only talk about your partner. I don't agree with this, I think if you are in a healthy and happy relationship and want to share that with the people in your life, you should be able to do so without fear of judgement or feeling embarrassed.
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