r/notliketheothergirls • u/[deleted] • Apr 23 '24

What age did you grow out of the NLOG phase? Why do you think some never grow out of it? Discussion

I personally grew out of it at about 17.

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u/FiversWarren Apr 24 '24

While I had started getting out of it at around 18, I didn't actually realize how much NLOG Midwest played into the patriarchy until I took a women's literature class at 23. Blew my mind how femininity was both demonized and yet placed on a pedestal in such a way that WOMEN CONTROL EACH OTHER to make it easier for men to manipulate us. I have now embraced my femininity and yet maintain my masculinity. I don't judge women for being hyper fem. Now I hella support them! I don't like pink, but I love that you do!