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Old 06-19-2011, 08:36 AM   #45
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Originally Posted by 1PlayfulFemme View Post
....(does anyone find it interesting that "Feminize" is a word but "Masculanize" is not? And is my brain just too tired, or is there a better word out there??)
Both are neologisms, artifacts from patriarchy. Why the need to genderize compliments when a simple you look amazing, awesome, delicious, breathtaking, terrific, lovely, etc. would do, and do much better.

There is a difference between a compliment and reassurance.
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