While I can agree with the author to some extent, I think this doesn’t acknowledge that every relationship is different. I know there are people that want to sabotage their friends relationships because they can’t see their friends be happy with a significant other while they remain single. However, other times your friends can see the inevitable shit storm that will hit from being with this person, even in relationships that don’t turn into abuse. Friends can recognize whether a person has had a positive change in their life or a negative one. They can see whether you are actually happy and being treated well, or whether you are just in a relationship because you are afraid of being alone or you are hoping that the person will change for you. At the end of the day, if you are reading this article and contemplating whether or not you should say something to a friend about their current relationship, think about it on a case-by-case basis. Are you just jealous of your friends new relationship? Is it something that is really not important, like if you think they are socially beneath your friend? Or is it something that you would want someone to tell you about? Also, if you do choose to say something, don’t nag them about it on a daily basis. If someone’s boyfriend/girlfriend is someone you honestly can’t hang around with (EX. they are a jerk to you) , you can say to your friend “I don’t want our friendship to end over this, but I can’t spend time with you if they are going to be there.” The author of this article states “You can’t ever fully know another person.” Who’s to say that you see something in your friend’s relationship that she/he doesn’t see themselves? I’m not saying that you have to open your mouth to every single flaw, but when it is honestly you looking out for your friend, you should be willing to tell them your opinion in a loving and caring manner.
Exactly. It’s one thing among many that they are doing to prevent sexual assault. It’s actually really cool that multiple fraternities got together and did this. Why are people when they’re really trying?
I think they missed the point. These signs are stereotyped to have offensive/derogatory sayings, so by putting positive sayings on them aren’t they trying to defy the stereotype/show support? Apparently frat lives don’t matter
Maybe that’s the school you go to, but sororities at my school are known for throwing the better parties and going harder than the frats. Sure we get busted from time to time, but it’s not any more severe than when the fraternities get busted. To each their own, but not all schools are like what you are explaining!
Honestly, Seth Rogen is on the right track here. There is a MASSIVE double standard in Greek life. How many frat boys get away with blacking out, getting into fights, destroying property, puking in public, or getting sent to the hospital? How many frat boys get away with drinking in letters or showing up to events (philanthropies, etc) completely intoxicated or even drinking/doing drugs AT these events? There are hardly any repercussions for these actions. Sometimes there aren’t any consequences. But if sorority girls tried pulling these stunts, we’d be in a world of trouble. When the men do it, it’s applauded as a “total frat move.” When we do it, it’s punished via a standards hearing for “not upholding our values.” Fraternity men are awarded the privilege of being treated like adults, making their own choices, and dealing with the consequences themselves (once again, if there even are any). I don’t have that privilege. As a college aged, adult female in a sorority, I basically pay $3000 a semester to be babysat and have every aspect of my personal life governed by the standards chair and I think it’s time the bullshit stopped.
This whole “song” is uncomfortable
Who the hell gave her the n-card?
While I can agree with the author to some extent, I think this doesn’t acknowledge that every relationship is different. I know there are people that want to sabotage their friends relationships because they can’t see their friends be happy with a significant other while they remain single. However, other times your friends can see the inevitable shit storm that will hit from being with this person, even in relationships that don’t turn into abuse. Friends can recognize whether a person has had a positive change in their life or a negative one. They can see whether you are actually happy and being treated well, or whether you are just in a relationship because you are afraid of being alone or you are hoping that the person will change for you. At the end of the day, if you are reading this article and contemplating whether or not you should say something to a friend about their current relationship, think about it on a case-by-case basis. Are you just jealous of your friends new relationship? Is it something that is really not important, like if you think they are socially beneath your friend? Or is it something that you would want someone to tell you about? Also, if you do choose to say something, don’t nag them about it on a daily basis. If someone’s boyfriend/girlfriend is someone you honestly can’t hang around with (EX. they are a jerk to you) , you can say to your friend “I don’t want our friendship to end over this, but I can’t spend time with you if they are going to be there.” The author of this article states “You can’t ever fully know another person.” Who’s to say that you see something in your friend’s relationship that she/he doesn’t see themselves? I’m not saying that you have to open your mouth to every single flaw, but when it is honestly you looking out for your friend, you should be willing to tell them your opinion in a loving and caring manner.
Taking “it’s finger lickin good” literally. You win this round KFC.
You realize if he has a boner his circulation is most definitely not cut off..
I respect your analysis of engineering.
*mad when they’re really trying
Exactly. It’s one thing among many that they are doing to prevent sexual assault. It’s actually really cool that multiple fraternities got together and did this. Why are people when they’re really trying?
I think they missed the point. These signs are stereotyped to have offensive/derogatory sayings, so by putting positive sayings on them aren’t they trying to defy the stereotype/show support? Apparently frat lives don’t matter
…and the legion of the perpetually offended strikes again.
Well. Looks I can never watch Mr. Rogers with my future children without being reminded of this. Fuck.
My boyfriend refuses to buy magnums because he doesn’t want to seem like a douche but the condoms always cut off his circulation soooo
Yeah I was with a guy who was very long and decently girthy and he wore regular condoms
I’ve been with guys that legitimately need them, but it’s always for girth and not length.
Lilly from How I Met Your Mother needs to read this
Makes me proud to be a part of DphiE!
why does this not immediately have 10000 likes
Maybe that’s the school you go to, but sororities at my school are known for throwing the better parties and going harder than the frats. Sure we get busted from time to time, but it’s not any more severe than when the fraternities get busted. To each their own, but not all schools are like what you are explaining!
Honestly, Seth Rogen is on the right track here. There is a MASSIVE double standard in Greek life. How many frat boys get away with blacking out, getting into fights, destroying property, puking in public, or getting sent to the hospital? How many frat boys get away with drinking in letters or showing up to events (philanthropies, etc) completely intoxicated or even drinking/doing drugs AT these events? There are hardly any repercussions for these actions. Sometimes there aren’t any consequences. But if sorority girls tried pulling these stunts, we’d be in a world of trouble. When the men do it, it’s applauded as a “total frat move.” When we do it, it’s punished via a standards hearing for “not upholding our values.” Fraternity men are awarded the privilege of being treated like adults, making their own choices, and dealing with the consequences themselves (once again, if there even are any). I don’t have that privilege. As a college aged, adult female in a sorority, I basically pay $3000 a semester to be babysat and have every aspect of my personal life governed by the standards chair and I think it’s time the bullshit stopped.
And your point is?