[Side Note: If you close your eyes and let them take advantage of you, then you’re considered a good guy and will generally stay in their good graces. Essentially, you’ve allowed yourself to become a “mamaluke” for guys who don’t give a good fuck for you to begin with. If you call them out on their bullshit, then you risk becoming a pariah and being categorized as “a no good loudmouth” and all that may come with being labeled that way.

Disclaimer: This piece is purely the opinion and insight of “The Other Guy”. My colleague, Lisa Babick, is not associated with this article in any way, shape, or form.