Okay, I’d like to say from the outset I feel like I have a disproportionate reaction to the issue which I’m about to describe. I think I have a chip on my shoulder when it comes to women thinking them have some power over me (since I’ve had horrible experiences with older women, a shit mother and backstabbing coworkers/superiors). So I’m trying to figure and therapist that out.. But moving on.

I reeeeeaaallly do not appreciate when a woman I don’t know well (that’s always the case) calls me “hon”, “sweetie”, “honey”. I seriously hate it and it makes me angry instantly.

It implies that I am the subject of affection or caring or comfort by them. When... as I said, this is always coming from a woman I hardly know, if at all. That woman doesn’t know shit about me- for all she knows she is a damn marshmallow compared to me or my life. So call me by my fucking name!

I actually notice it a lot on this site, but thats a bit different to me as it’s often in response to a post about anguish and a very hard time, and it’s clearly from one stranger to another and meant to be kind when the other person is seeking advice and encouragement. That doesn’t but me. It’s when in REAL LIFE a strange woman goes “oh it’s over there hon” or “sweetie did you need something?”

It seriously makes me so angry. Of course I always let it go but.... I am no one’s honey, and no one’s sweetie but maybe my boyfriends. Don’t talk to me like you know me.

Am I the only one??? I’d love to hear your thoughts