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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As a middle aged suburban mom who was relentlessly bullied in high school, I feel like I am reliving those horrific days again. I *hate* it, and I hate especially that it seems so much easier to be a dad: [b]they don’t play these games and don’t care[/b], so why do we?

Why can’t grown women just be cool and nice to each other? Real question. [/quote]

You answered your own question.

My DH does not care if other dads like him. He is not in competition with other dads. He is not offended when other dads are cold or standoffish, he just think "oh this person is not friendly, I will not bother them anymore."

But I get why it happens because also society expects way more of moms, and just has higher standards, and this encourages a culture of comparison. The bar is lower for dads which means more of them clear it, and they can be more chill knowing they are meeting the minimal expectations of parenthood. Women often live in a constant state of insecurity that they aren't good enough, and this breeds competitive, unkind behavior towards one another.[/quote]

Really does anyone have time for this middle school girl drama? Try to be nice and move along if nothing else. [/quote]

Agree.  Not everyone is meant to be friends.  [/quote]

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