I /wouldn't/ walk around the house in nothing but a bra and track shorts while a bunch of my guy friends are present because:

a) it makes my boyfriend jealous.
b) I have a boyfriend.
c) "Why not? It's no different than wearing a swim suit."
d) "What's the big deal? Boys are allowed to walk around shirtless; and I'm not even exposing my nipples!"

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Sometimes I feel that I can't discuss how I feel about things without being handed the jealousy card. Am I overreacting? or am I right in assuming that when you commit to a relationship, there are certain things you should have a default position on?

This post was last modified: 08-10-2008 05:50 AM by kjjerm.

Even without a relationship, there's the matter of not letting others dictate how you live your life.

Though I might be uncomfortable with that, it's your life and your significant other should accept that (or at least you two should talk about it and come to a mutually positive agreement).

You are a man and you walk around in a bra? Huh?

(Your profile says you are man and you are talking about wearing a bra)

Hahaha, I did not notice that.

lmao cg....

Well, if it has to do with a gf issue, I wouldn't choose any of the answers above. I would not do it, because I have too much self respect to expose myself in such a way to anyone other than my loved one. I wouldn't even wear a bikini unless I was covered up in some way. That's just me.

See, I was thinking of bringing dignity into it, but really if it's someone else you can't really tell them in their own house how to dress. If they feel like being exhibitionists or sluts, or whatever that's technically their freedom.

However conversely nothing is stopping the other person from leaving as a result of it.

While I would not feel comfortable walking around in a bra infront of strangers, I agree that a person can do what they want in their own house. It's interesting how different cultures define "exhibitionists or sluts" Just think, all the women here would be considered exhibitionist and sluts without dignity in other countries that insist they wear veils and loose clothing that covers their whole bodies. So I guess it becomes a matter of opinion. My opinion is that it depends on why a woman dresses as she does.

This post was last modified: 08-10-2008 12:50 PM by Naleena.

Cultural relativism doesn't mean moral relativism though.

Every culture still has understandings as to acceptable behavior.

It's only a circumstance of location what varying degree dignity is taken to.

Kind of how like a promise is worth a promise the world over.

But like you said though, the WHY is generally more important.

This post was last modified: 08-10-2008 01:21 PM by Unacceptance.