My mum admitted to me that she's a feminist even though she's married to my dad!

Bulktohulk

This is a bit embarrassing, and I'm not too sure what to do about it, so I guess I'm just looking for some advice. And sorry about the mini-essay.

Yesterday I was chatting with my mum, and she was telling me how one of her friends was going to a feminists' rally that afternoon. I thought that was fair enough, as I don't really know this friend too well, so wasn't too shocked. So then I jokingly accused my mum of being a feminist too, and without even hesitating she admitted that she was! This came as a big shock to me, as she's been married to my dad for 17 years, and they have 4 kids together!

Plus now that I think about it, she does have a lot of traits of the stereotypical feminist: quite short hair, goes to the gym a fair bit etc, but the thought just never even crossed my mind. She said that she first got actively interested in feminism when she was at university in the '70s, which I guess makes sense. Probably most female students try it with a friend at least once after they've had a bit too much to drink, maybe for a dare of whatever, but she still has these thoughts at 52, when she's married with kids.

Now I'm completely open to these sorts of things, after all we live in a modern age when everyone is accepted, and I believe in the motto 'try everything at least once', but to actually have my own mum admit this to me is just really weird. I mean, if she's having these thoughts, why is she still married to my dad? It seems almost cruel, as I'm sure that he doesn't know, and I don't know whether I should tell him or not.

So basically, what should I do about this? Should I tell my dad? It would probably cause them to split up, but I guess he has a right to know. Or should I just keep it a secret, after all, I suppose she sort of confided in me, even though she was acting like it was no big deal. Should I be worried about her meeting up with the friend that we were originally discussing? Has anyone else been in a similar situation? I'm just so confused.

Thanks.

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feminist porn is hot

Mayoegian

Over-reacting much?

Abi

Bulktohulk wrote: »

This is a bit embarrassing, and I'm not too sure what to do about it, so I guess I'm just looking for some advice. And sorry about the mini-essay.

Yesterday I was chatting with my mum, and she was telling me how one of her friends was going to a feminists' rally that afternoon. I thought that was fair enough, as I don't really know this friend too well, so wasn't too shocked. So then I jokingly accused my mum of being a feminist too, and without even hesitating she admitted that she was! This came as a big shock to me, as she's been married to my dad for 17 years, and they have 4 kids together!

Plus now that I think about it, she does have a lot of traits of the stereotypical feminist: quite short hair, goes to the gym a fair bit etc, but the thought just never even crossed my mind. She said that she first got actively interested in feminism when she was at university in the '70s, which I guess makes sense. Probably most female students try it with a friend at least once after they've had a bit too much to drink, maybe for a dare of whatever, but she still has these thoughts at 52, when she's married with kids.

Now I'm completely open to these sorts of things, after all we live in a modern age when everyone is accepted, and I believe in the motto 'try everything at least once', but to actually have my own mum admit this to me is just really weird. I mean, if she's having these thoughts, why is she still married to my dad? It seems almost cruel, as I'm sure that he doesn't know, and I don't know whether I should tell him or not.

So basically, what should I do about this? Should I tell my dad? It would probably cause them to split up, but I guess he has a right to know. Or should I just keep it a secret, after all, I suppose she sort of confided in me, even though she was acting like it was no big deal. Should I be worried about her meeting up with the friend that we were originally discussing? Has anyone else been in a similar situation? I'm just so confused.

Thanks.

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:rolleyes:

Minstrel27

Mayoegian wrote: »

Over-reacting much?

What is it with people that do this?

bla bla bla much?

Tea_Bag

Bulktohulk wrote: »

This is a bit embarrassing, and I'm not too sure what to do about it, so I guess I'm just looking for some advice. And sorry about the mini-essay.

Yesterday I was chatting with my mum, and she was telling me how one of her friends was going to a feminists' rally that afternoon. I thought that was fair enough, as I don't really know this friend too well, so wasn't too shocked. So then I jokingly accused my mum of being a feminist too, and without even hesitating she admitted that she was! This came as a big shock to me, as she's been married to my dad for 17 years, and they have 4 kids together!

Plus now that I think about it, she does have a lot of traits of the stereotypical feminist: quite short hair, goes to the gym a fair bit etc, but the thought just never even crossed my mind. She said that she first got actively interested in feminism when she was at university in the '70s, which I guess makes sense. Probably most female students try it with a friend at least once after they've had a bit too much to drink, maybe for a dare of whatever, but she still has these thoughts at 52, when she's married with kids.

Now I'm completely open to these sorts of things, after all we live in a modern age when everyone is accepted, and I believe in the motto 'try everything at least once', but to actually have my own mum admit this to me is just really weird. I mean, if she's having these thoughts, why is she still married to my dad? It seems almost cruel, as I'm sure that he doesn't know, and I don't know whether I should tell him or not.

So basically, what should I do about this? Should I tell my dad? It would probably cause them to split up, but I guess he has a right to know. Or should I just keep it a secret, after all, I suppose she sort of confided in me, even though she was acting like it was no big deal. Should I be worried about her meeting up with the friend that we were originally discussing? Has anyone else been in a similar situation? I'm just so confused.

Thanks.

in before your ma!

Bulktohulk

Abigayle wrote: »

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:rolleyes:

Aw not cool.

mike65

In the words of the great Malcolm Tucker, whatthe****itiy****?

Ah beaten to it. So thats two of us who thought it sounded rehearsed

DarkJager

Its not like she told you that she's banging the neighbours?

Abi

Bulktohulk wrote: »

Aw not cool.

My bads

Bulktohulk

I don't think anyone really got the joke.

El Weirdo

Abigayle wrote: »

http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1270161


:rolleyes:

Bulktohulk wrote: »

Aw not cool.

Zing!

epgc3fyqirnbsx

Bulktohulk wrote: »

I don't think anyone really got the joke.

I thought I did

poisonated

ha didn't even know it was a joke tbh. What is the joke?:)

Tefral

Do you know what feminism is? It would appear that you dont from your post OP..

Most women and indeed men are feminists.

El Weirdo

poisonated wrote: »

ha didn't even know it was a joke tbh. What is the joke?:)

There's 2 jokes tbh...

poisonated

hmmm....intriguing

anniehoo

Feminism does not = lesbianism OP! Your mother is a strong woman thats all ye should be proud!

Sharpshooter

Abigayle wrote: »

http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1270161


:rolleyes:

On the ball as usual.:pac:

Bulktohulk wrote: »

Aw not cool.

So sooooo totally cool.;)

Abigayle wrote: »

My bads

Sometimes.:pac: