October 4, 2010
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Stop being a damsel in distress
I really hate it when I see women playing the helpless role when they are not. What gets me irked is when someone constantly feigns helplessness in order to sidestep the responsibility of doing things themselves, especially if it’s their own business that needs tending to. It’s selfish and inconsiderate. It’s deceitful and self-limiting.
If you’re a grown woman, you should know how to handle your own business without the constant companion of a male friend or co-worker to help. The damsel in distress bit is tired and played out. Own up to your life and be your own person instead of constantly having to rely on someone to take care of your stuff.
It just annoys me when people use others as a crutch and don’t learn to be self-sufficient. I understand there are times when people genuinely need someone to be there, but to continually trust others to do what you need to do is like watching someone else run your life. Eventually, the people you count on to make your decisions realize that they’re just being used and screw you, or they’ll just stop being your friend. And when that happens, you’ll have no one to blame but yourself.
