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To have found this a bit patronising?

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Odetomyfamily11 · 23/06/2024 07:07

On a dating app. I know it probably sounds like I am being really picky, I'm just so done with men ATM and can't trust them.

Anyway I've been talking to a guy and he asked what languages I speak. I said English and then that I'd studied X language at uni and taught myself some of Y language too.

He's replied 'Wow, look at you teaching yourself a language, how proactive of you, well done!"

Like I'm sure it's well-intentioned but it just feels slightly patronising and a bit like, oh look a little woman teaching herself something and using her brain, wow isn't that impressive.

Not sure I'm overthinking it?

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Sirzy · 23/06/2024 07:11

I'm just so done with men ATM and can't trust them

i think this is clouding your thinking a bit.

boredscottishpirate · 23/06/2024 07:11

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Odetomyfamily11 · 23/06/2024 07:09

I don't know, there's something slightly off about it. Like giving me a huge pat on the back as if women don't usually do anything like that.

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DustyLee123 · 23/06/2024 07:09

Yes, you’re over thinking it.

boredscottishpirate · 23/06/2024 07:08

Yes