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[–] Rusty@lemmy.ca 19 points 2 days ago (2 children)

My girlfriend is using the word "mansplaining" incorrectly and I don't know what to do about it.

[–] Duamerthrax@lemmy.world 3 points 18 hours ago

I once heard a woman complain about another woman "mansplaining" depression to her. In my head, I was just "sure. whatever".

[–] noisyboy@reddthat.com 5 points 1 day ago

Maybe you can explain the correct usage to her.