Helen Mirren Says 'No Cuddling'
By AnjaP
@Rollo1 (16676)
Boston, Massachusetts
September 15, 2015 12:42pm CST
Helen Mirren is a talented actress, an attractive and intelligent woman and a feminist. I admire her greatly - as an actress. Wait, maybe I should say "actor".
Because sometimes Helen Mirren's feminism reaches crazy levels on the PC scale. For instance, her latest proclamation that when a man puts his arm around a woman's shoulder, it's "like ownership".
Yep, you got that right. Men putting their arms around their significant others is a sign of ownership, not affection at all.
She doesn't seem to consider whether or not the woman wants the man to put his arm around her. Some of us women like that sort of thing.
Interestingly, the article in the Telegraph features a photo of Helen and her husband with his arm around her and she is leaning on him with her hand on his chest. Looks like a claim for mutual ownership to me.
So, what you do think? Should a man be told to keep his hands to himself in public, or do you think it's okay for a man to put his arm around his girlfriend or wife? Is this a valid issue, or does feminism make people go just a little bit psycho at times?
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
15 Sep 15
ownership is a two way street i would say, what a silly thing for her to to go around saying.
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@xfahctor (14113)
• Lancaster, New Hampshire
16 Sep 15
@Jessicalynnt or a good right hook, lol.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
15 Sep 15
@Rollo1 that would also probably end up involving the police, lol
@shaggin (74987)
• United States
15 Sep 15
I personally love any affection like that. I would be happy to have my mans arm around me. I think it shows caring. I do not think in most cases that men do it out of try to own their women. I am feeling very lonely lately. I would love nothing more then to have a man to cuddle with me and make me feel better. I love to cuddle.
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@Novelangel (394)
• United States
15 Sep 15
Chuckle....
I have to laugh at these feminists sometimes. They think the world should follow them and bow to them but they need to start making a little sense. Sure, it could be construed as ownership, but there might be some ladies out there who wish some man would claim them in such a way...they might even be in relationships but are not getting the affection they desire. I'm happy when my man claims me as "his". He has that right being my husband. That tells me that he's content with me and won't be wandering elsewhere. 
I have to laugh at these feminists sometimes. They think the world should follow them and bow to them but they need to start making a little sense. Sure, it could be construed as ownership, but there might be some ladies out there who wish some man would claim them in such a way...they might even be in relationships but are not getting the affection they desire. I'm happy when my man claims me as "his". He has that right being my husband. That tells me that he's content with me and won't be wandering elsewhere. 1 person likes this
@rakski (156682)
• Philippines
16 Sep 15
Depending on the person itself. Some person are just showy and some are not. Of course, we women usually but not all loves to be cuddled. It is not a sign of ownership but it is a sign that the person hugging you loves you and is comfortable with you.
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