I get the meme and all, but assuming Mario is representative of a cis man, isn’t this reinforcing a really bad stereotype; men who never fully mature find a partner who will act as their mom?

[–] aleats@lemmy.blahaj.zone 54 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Nah, some people just really suck at being assertive (and/or have really bad social anxiety).

[–] BmeBenji@lemm.ee 10 points 3 months ago

Oh, yeah that’s fair

[–] Nelots@lemm.ee 9 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I feel like if somebody has horrible social anxiety, your partner complaining for you, in front of you, probably ain't much better. I know I would find the situation embarrassing as hell.

[–] aleats@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

That's true, but sometimes I definitely need a little push from someone in situations like this.

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