Quote Originally Posted by lizbids View Post
I have to be honest, I wouldn't ignore a gut-feeling. I was walking back from the subway one night (9pm-ish), and this one man was literally coming up behind me and not walking around me, so finally I turned sharply on my heel and looked at him as if to say, "Back the f**k up, buddy." And he acted insulted. He actually said, "You don't have to be so worried; not all guys are out to hurt you." So I walked on and called over my shoulder, "But you're not a woman, are you?" Like I was supposed to soothe his ego! He got the point.
I'd rather make Mr. Creepy fake hurt feelings (or even have hurt feelings!) than be sorry for being "nice," which I think a lot of predators rely on. I'd rather be a cold-hearted b**ch and preserve my health, body and mind...and do you really care if a stranger thinks you're "mean"? Trust yourself...the world tells women all the time not to, and I think that's a shame.
You are so right. I've heard that decent men getting chewed out(didn't mean to show any harm toward a woman, but got in her personal space theory) by women taking care of themselves rather suffer the punishment and tell it later hoping that their own moms, sister's, wives, even daughters would do the same in a given situation. And I wouldn't worry about their feelings. a self defense course is an excellent idea too.