Quindolyn

All I know, is I don't know nothing.

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Beautifully said 💗

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How to embrace your feminine side without being toxic

Femininity is a beautiful and powerful aspect of a woman’s identity, and embracing it positively and healthily can lead to greater self-confidence, improved relationships, and a more fulfilling life.

1. Define Femininity on Your Own Terms

Recognize that femininity is not a one-size-fits-all concept.

Avoid societal pressures that dictate how you should behave or look.

Allow yourself to explore and embrace aspects of femininity that feel authentic to you.

2. Cultivate Self-Confidence and Self-Worth

Develop inner strength and resilience by building self-confidence from within.

Avoid seeking validation solely from external sources.

Engage in self-care practices that make you feel good emotionally, physically, and mentally.

3. Express Femininity in a Balanced Way

Enjoy fashion, beauty, and self-expression without feeling obligated to adhere to trends.

Embrace softness and kindness without seeing them as weaknesses.

Recognize that strength and femininity coexist—being graceful doesn’t mean being submissive.

4. Build Positive Relationships with Other Women

Support and uplift other women rather than engaging in competition or negativity.

Avoid toxic behaviors such as gossip, jealousy, or tearing others down.

Create a circle of positive, empowering female friendships.

5. Be Emotionally Intelligent and Self-Aware

Learn to manage emotions in a healthy way rather than using them for manipulation.

Communicate openly and honestly in relationships.

Recognize the importance of setting boundaries and standing up for yourself without resorting to toxicity.

6. Cultivate a Nurturing and Compassionate Spirit

Being nurturing does not mean neglecting your own needs—find a balance.

Show kindness and empathy to others without being taken advantage of.

Practice self-care so you can give from a place of abundance rather than depletion.

7. Embrace Your Unique Strengths and Talents

Pursue passions, goals, and interests without feeling confined by traditional gender roles.

Celebrate your intellect, creativity, and leadership abilities alongside your feminine traits.

Encourage other women to follow their dreams and break barriers.

8. Reject Toxic Femininity

Avoid using femininity as a means to manipulate or control others.

Refrain from shaming or judging other women for their choices.

Emphasize cooperation over competition in both personal and professional relationships.

Final Thoughts Embracing femininity in a healthy way means honoring yourself while respecting and uplifting others. By staying authentic, confident, and compassionate, you can fully embrace your feminine essence without falling into toxic behaviors. True femininity is about balance—being strong yet graceful, nurturing yet independent, and kind yet assertive.

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don't let anyone get in the way of your dreams, not even yourself 💘

[angerieque]

Upgrade your habits.

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A Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare) in Mato Grosso, Brazil

by Roger Wasley

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[gallusrostromegalus]

So while I was getting my haircut, the lady asked me if I had other plans for the day and I said:

“I’m just going to pick up the boy from daycare and then it’s date night.”

And the lady says “Oh! How old is he?”

“He’s three.”

“Mine too! Where are you registering him for kindergarten it’s such a hassle-”

And that’s when I realized I said “boy” and not “dog” because I always think of Charlie as “good boy” but this slip up has lead to a miscommunication.

The lady is now 6 minutes into a clearly needed rant about how unnecessarily complex shopping for schools is, esp when you have a neurodivergent child, so I can’t just tell her that Charlie is a dog because then she’ll feel awkward for unloading on me and she clearly has enough going on.

So the rest of the haircut became a game of “how much can I say about Charlie without revealing that he is not a human child?” And the answer is “enough to cover a half hour hair appointment, quite possibly several hours worth if I’m specific enough”

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“is he very verbal?”

“It really depends on who he’s with. He’s very quiet at he but won’t shut up if he’s at the park or has a friend over.”

“was it hard to potty-train him?”

“he’s adopted, but I was genuinely amazed at how good he already was with hygene and potty stuff.”

“mine’s just obsessed with paw patrol and Frozen, drives me crazy!”

“I imagine. Charlie is colorblind so he’s not as into tv, but he always wants a toy if I take him anywhere with them.”

“oh gosh the toys! And the kids are so rough on them!”

“yeah Charlie can destroy a stuffed animal in about 2 minutes, so I only buy him the really cheap ones.”

“Does he throw tantrums when they break?”

“Not really. It’s meditative, really, taking them apart. He has hysterics if the cat takes his toys though. Runs downstairs and cries at me until I retrieve it because he’s not tall enough to get it out of the cat tree.”

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The Very Good Boy in question, Charleston Chew.

(if you want to read more of my much weirder adventures, I have pre-orders for my book on Patreon right now: https://www.patreon.com/gallusrostromegalus )

[angerieque]

Once you fall in love with yourself, doing seemingly hard things that improve your life will become way easier.

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[thatheauxhaute]

I deserve to see myself. I deserve the experience of being myself.

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Karl Lagerfeld by Helmut Newton

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Vintage Chanel

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Chanel Fall 2000 Couture

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Fendi SS00 by Karl Lagerfeld

[milksockets]

'karl lagerfeld for chanel evening dress, s/s 1989' in the historical mode: fashion + art in the 1980s - richard martin + harold koda (1989)

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antoine watteau + 'karl lagerfeld for chanel evening pants ensemble, s/s 1985' in the historical mode: fashion + art in the 1980s - richard martin + harold koda (1989)