Sounds like we have the same reading of that statement, and I would say a very similar reading applies to “you’re responsible for getting yourself off.” My issue is with people misappropriating the message to assert that it’s somehow okay to be apathetic to your partner’s needs.
I agree. It’s weird because in my (completely unqualified) option, that IS what the patient should be told, but their SO should almost be told the opposite
Sounds like we have the same reading of that statement, and I would say a very similar reading applies to “you’re responsible for getting yourself off.” My issue is with people misappropriating the message to assert that it’s somehow okay to be apathetic to your partner’s needs.
Oh, yeah. Jerks abuse proper terminology. That drives me mad
I agree. It’s weird because in my (completely unqualified) option, that IS what the patient should be told, but their SO should almost be told the opposite
Like it’s a message ONLY for them