you’re not about to call me a b*tch

With men this is a given lol

But even with friends, I find it unacceptable. I understand the word has become a throwaway term these days but I still can’t wrap my head around anyone calling me that.

I don’t curse much so that’s probably the leading cause for my reasoning

How is it cool that I’d let my home girl do it, but absurd when a man does it?? I’m aware that context is everything, but personally, referring to me using that term is a no go regardless.

#blackgirllemon8 #BeReal #friendship #letschat

2025/8/11 Edited to

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Last time someone called me that I responded with “oh you have no idea!!”. Like ok if that’s how you truly think of me then my attitude will be turned up to an 11.

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