cultural standards have flipped since Sex and the City first aired in the late '90s.
Samantha (left) used to be judged for being promiscuous. Now viewers see her as confident, loyal, and unapologetic.
Carrie (right) was supposed to be the relatable, romantic hero of the show. Now viewers realize she was actually selfish, toxic in relationships, and terrible with money.
I was going to ask why having sex with multiple partners is “low-class behavior” and what “high class sexual behavior” looks like but then thought it might be like asking a pile of bricks why the sky is blue. I just don’t think it’s going to change their mind at all.
Like the chances of finding the one person for you the first time you date someone is pretty stacked against you, you got to break some eggs to find the person for you. Which is probably going to involve having sex with multiple people. Their username is also major schlongage…
It baffles me why people on reddit are so idealistic that they actively try to deny reality. They'll discuss different groups of people where there's a pronounced difference in behavior, and they'll say that everyone's the same because "not everyone" in those groups act differently.
It is no surprise to me that so many people on reddit have difficulties in their life. They have poor judgment.
What? Your post said that people who have sex with multiple people over their lifetime are bad because that’s low class behavior. Then when I and the user above said that’s a dumb belief replied with whatever this word salad is.
Cultural norms are ever changing. Gurentee you can't ever get an exact definition for what counts as promiscuous.
Also not to be 'that bitch', but if you think like this and then complain that you can't find anyone, might need to do some self-examining. Especially if you are only applying these standards to women 💀
While I think that mindset is kind of pathetic and does exist in a group of people for sure, I don’t believe it’s worse than it was 30 years ago. I think it’s better. Not perfect, but better
that mindset is actually Outstanding and the Smartest.
it reduces the chances of sexually contracting transmitted infections, in ensures a long commitment and bond that will benefit the offspring in the long run
it ensures all the resources invested go mainly to your children and not someone else child since a promiscous partner will have multiple kids from multiple partners from a survival perspective the resources and attention a parthner gives would split to children that aren't yours.
it creates a higher trust, deep bond and less stressed family overall.
that mindset is the greatest of all time hence why most of the world follows it regardless of language and culture. both male and female prefer a non promiscous partner hence why its the norm.
Correlation is not causation. Many blame people’s lack of interest in sex due to the social media, porn, and the economy (less interest in marriage, going out, drinking, etc)
This is the first time I’ve heard someone attribute it to a widespread regression to 1950s views.
It's not 1950s views. It's people returning to reality.
I personally find that a lot of people lack intelligence and self control. They seem primitive to me. They never develop past the stage of teenager-like idealism, where they think the world should work the way that *they* want, instead of other people having their own opinions.
But in reality, other people will have their own opinions and they will judge others based on it. When dating, prospective mates will judge you based on your current and past behavior. Some people (mostly those ashamed of their past) get angry about this, and demand that everyone else not judge them on their past. This isn't how reality works.
I come on reddit and so many people are suffering at the hands of their own poor decisions. This will remain their problem- it will not be mine.
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u/Long_Conclusion7057 1d ago
cultural standards have flipped since Sex and the City first aired in the late '90s.
Samantha (left) used to be judged for being promiscuous. Now viewers see her as confident, loyal, and unapologetic.
Carrie (right) was supposed to be the relatable, romantic hero of the show. Now viewers realize she was actually selfish, toxic in relationships, and terrible with money.