Originally posted by am-a-pleaser:
"Did I answer the questions? Why the negative reactions? Rejection, hurt, past life experiences, general life attitude., sense of entitlement, pointing out another's flaws takes the focus from themselves, their self-image, attempt to inflict more hurt than they feel..
So, this guy from Texas has feelings and respect for others. Most on eccie have respect for others and tend to show it. A small minority do not. I can have a bad day, but I hope if I ever vent, my tone and choice of words will reflect my underlying good character."
Yes, you answered my questions very well. In fact, you seem to have efficiently and expertly summed up this entire thread in just these two paragraphs!
I would like to thank you and the others who contributed. Before I started this thread, I was not sure whether to think that:
A) The men who resort to the "wh*re" insults actually
believe that we should have trouble living with what we do
or
B) The men don't necessarily look down on providers but simply want to insult this one, so they choose the one thing they have at their disposal
I think that you guys are right in saying that a man not of the opinion that a woman should feel ashamed of her provider status would not think to use that status as an insult.
I would also like to reiterate one last time that the insults hurled in my direction do not fluster me. I really just wanted to psychoanalyze them with your help.
I am temporarily in this profession by choice. I am more than okay with what I do...what else do I need? Well, besides the guys who are
also okay with what I do.