@jeffowski I have a serious question. What if you read of a person’s trauma and you think, “ I wonder if anyone has a story like that about me?”
@seraphimages @jeffowski Wouldn't that mean that you traumatised someone? I think we would know if we had
@tomeire @jeffowski I would imagine so, but we don’t always know what might be too much for someone else. What seems like flirting could be really triggering to the person you are flirting at. (wording intentional)
@seraphimages @jeffowski ah I see. Yes it can be a bit of a mine field, especially if one struggles with reading social cues. And can only imagine the feeling of realising someone is only acting like a friend because they want "more" from you. That's one thing I liked about dating apps, you know you aren't approaching someone inappropriately
@jeffowski serious question. I’m safe for women to be around, and can listen to them share their trauma. Of course it bothers me that anyone has gone through this, but I can be there to support them. How do I tell them that?
@jeffowski@mastodon.worldMen can't be bystanders but instead need to be allies