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Things that frighten you.

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Ali1cedowntherabbithole · 07/06/2019 13:42

I'm thinking of the oft quoted phrase that men are scared women will laugh at them and women are scared that men will kill them.

I'm in my car in a supermarket car park and and a bloke nearby is shouting really loudly. I actually think it's light hearted banter with someone he knows, and my sensible brain knows I'm not really at risk.

And yet, my heart is racing and I have a sense of fear. I've slunk low in my seat to avoid being seen.

everyday behaviour that men probably don't even notice.

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StrangeLookingParasite · 07/06/2019 13:58

Groups of inebriated men together.

Antibles · 07/06/2019 13:49

Oh yes. Definitely loud aggressive male voices. Had very similar in a supermarket car park the other day after a local football match. Either they don't realise how intimidating it is, or they do realise and either don't care or rather enjoy it.

Also footsteps behind me when I'm walking on my own in a quiet place.

Ali1cedowntherabbithole · 07/06/2019 13:44

Sorry, posted too soon. I was trying to start a discussion about everyday things that women are frightened by, that have little or no impact on men.

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