Can I please just have an emotion?

[Mongo Skruddgemire]

I quite agree with Mongo's Mr. Rogers vs Barney explanation.

Thank you.

Even though women are built to bear children, it's still rough on our bodies. Pregnancy leaves you tired, robs you of nutrients and energy, causes all sorts of body aches and stress. It's natural to feel run-down and unenthusiastic. And it's highly uncharitable of others to try to make you feel worse about feeling bad.

I work at a hospital in the IT department. I can't tell you how many times I've gone to the "Women's Health and Birthing Center" and heard some mother-to-be screaming "Get this parasite out of me NOW GODDAMNIT!" (or some variant thereof).

[SkullKing]

I get sick of hearing, "Smile," in a teasing tone.

I found out that if you look them fixedly in the eye without blinking and than proceed to show your teeth in the most manacing way you can while keeping the mouth closed while making sure your expression is that of barely contained anger, they won´t ask you to smile again.

[Rageaholic]

Another thing I hate is when people tell you that how you feel doesn't matter. Example, I have a fear of snakes. It's not be the most rational fear, but it IS a fear that affects me and is one of the reasons I'm afraid to go camping. You could make all the rational arguments for why my phobia is irrational or why I have nothing to fear, but in the end of the day, I'm petrified of snakes. If I were to go camping, it would affect my enjoyment. So no, what I feel does indeed matter.

[Nekojin]

Another thing I hate is when people tell you that how you feel doesn't matter. Example, I have a fear of snakes. It's not be the most rational fear, but it IS a fear that affects me and is one of the reasons I'm afraid to go camping. You could make all the rational arguments for why my phobia is irrational or why I have nothing to fear, but in the end of the day, I'm petrified of snakes. If I were to go camping, it would affect my enjoyment. So no, what I feel does indeed matter.

Even if it could be shown that there are no snakes in the area, because the bears ate them all?

[Kheldarson]

Even though women are built to bear children, it's still rough on our bodies. Pregnancy leaves you tired, robs you of nutrients and energy, causes all sorts of body aches and stress. It's natural to feel run-down and unenthusiastic. And it's highly uncharitable of others to try to make you feel worse about feeling bad.

It's more the fact that I'm not doing the whole bonding thing. I'm just like...I can't affect this in any way, shape, or form. What is there to bond to? Add on top of that what you mentioned, and I'm just ready to be done with this. >.<