Was at the desk this week, bullshitting with a couple friends, while another conversation was going on.
The conversation was about some 32 year old woman who was dating a 12 or 13 year old boy. One of my coworkers made a point to turn to me and ask what I thought.
I told her (and anyone who would wish to listen at the desk) that I think it is criminal. I don’t understand why anyone would do that and the boy does not have the coping skills or mental capability to make decisions like that at that age. Criminal.
She then went on and (still looking right at me) said something about how she doesn’t understand people who date others who are significantly younger than they are. The age gap is unreasonable.
I was a bit irked because she had made a point to comment about my dating in the past. She isn’t a good friend, she simply has overheard me talking … she overheard me because I am very open about my life and I don’t (mostly and most of the time) really care who knows whatever.
Well I just looked her right in the eye and said, “Well, I am dating two people who are almost 20 years younger than I am and I find it very enjoyable.” I then turned and walked off. I didn’t wait for a response. My tone was very conversational. I didn’t flounce off.
I was proud of myself. I stuck up for myself without being a horrid witchy woman. And when I said, what I said, I felt absolutely no embarrassment.
Baby steps, baby!
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