Jay Quisitive
1 min readAug 14, 2022

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The attempt to grapple with issues of power, sex, and money is commendeable. I think focusing on one's own growth is good advice, and I share your concern about the shrinking opportunities for the middle class. Where I challenge you is on your over-simplified views of feminism, sex workers, and linking money with attractiveness. The term "simp" — as in the slang of teens and younger men to shame other men — is problematic because it seems to be used so much in ignorance to bully other men who display sensitivity and kindness in general. You can see in the comments here (and all over social media) a pervasive shallow view from some men that being dominant and selfish makes oneself more attractive. What psychology really says about attractiveness in men is this: being assertive and confident are most alluring when paired with pro-social behaviors like agreeableness and altruism. I hope you dig deeper and do a little more to separate yourself from the purveyors of anti-social mindsets on masculinity (MGTOW, PUA, etc). Thanks for considering my comments.

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Jay Quisitive
Jay Quisitive

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Musing and writing about sexuality and ethics. I think I made $8.75 last year from Medium. I’m not here for the money. I’m here to explore and engage.

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