Linda on generalizing and her response to Anon-1

Submitted by Straight_Talk_Luigi (United States), Jun 29, 2009 at 18:56

Hi Linda, thanks for sharing, but there's a few things I want to point out.

1) None of the regular posters on here, including Anon-1, have said that all Moroccans are bad. Occasionally, we may get a post from someone who has been really hurt and they may say things they don't mean.

The excuse that "not all (insert nationality here) men are bad is so old on here and I'm sure I'm not the only one who sees the cover of what it is: "My man is good, yours is bad, therefore my relationship is real." That is how women on here will take such statements.

2) Lisa and Rosie are two very different posters. Lisa writes extensive essays on her relationship whereas Rosie has not said much. In either case, Linda, whenever someone has to blog about their personal relationship and sig. other, especially in an angry manner like Lisa does, it tells me that there is a mark of insecurity and distrust in the relationship.

I've often observed/concluded that such posts really have more to do with the relationship than what is said on here.

Have you noticed that not a single Muslim has been on here defending their culture? I've had a few ask to generalize, but that's it. Notice how it's always Western women in relationships with these men who defend their race/nationality/culture?

It's totally ridiculous and it's a tell-tale sign of some insecurity and submission in the relationship.

Such posting is not necessary on this blog, since comments are pre-screened and insults are few and far between.

3) I would like to say how sorry I am that you had to go through all these liars and scammers. You aren't the only indpendent-minded woman it's happened to, I assure you. It really does hurt--a lot. I also noticed your comment on American men. Not all of them are bad either.

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