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Not my note.

It's so easy to rip people down. Pump someone's tires. It means way more than you can imagine.

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[โ€“] mossy_@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I'd hardly call men getting compliments pervasive. Sure the note should've said "both of you were doing great" but don't throw out the baby with the bathwater

[โ€“] iheartneopets@lemm.ee -4 points 1 month ago

Men getting excessive praise just for being a decent parent is extremely different than men just getting compliments. Let's engage in good faith here.