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To think some women pretend to be ditzy or helpless because it gets them what they want faster?

6 replies

MyPithyBear · 25/07/2025 15:02

We talk about weaponised incompetence in men but women do it too - just differently.

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Luluissleeping · 25/07/2025 15:03

Yes. My mother.

YetanotherNC25 · 25/07/2025 15:22

Yep. Just like some men pretend they can’t do housework when they don’t want to. Works both ways.

Someonelookedatmypostinghistorysoichanged · 25/07/2025 15:25

Yes, men trip over the own dick to rescue a ditzy (all the better if she titsy to boot).

Laura95167 · 27/07/2025 16:25

I dont pretend to be ditsy but if a man (its always a man) underestimates me I certainly dont rush to correct him.

I just let it ride til he figures it out. Saves me time and energy and sometimes works in my favour

Boomer55 · 27/07/2025 16:47

Yes, some women (young and old) pretend to be ditzy and helpless. God knows why. 🤷‍♀️

YourBlueScroller · 27/07/2025 17:06

DM always says 'smart people find the shortest way of getting something done'.

I'm not saying all women are smart, but pretending to be ditsy is not a stupid strategy.

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