Sexual Abuse Support Group
Sexual abuse is a relative cultural term used to describe sexual relations and behavior between two or more parties which are considered criminally and/or morally offensive. Different types of sexual abuse involve: Non-consensual, forced physical sexual behavior such as rape, incest or sexual assault, or psychological forms of abuse, such as verbal sexual behavior or...
I personally think that if those men make you feel uncomfortable then they are being inappropriate. Yes you may be more sensitive to comments like that from your past, but it's still not right. They may not have meant it in the same way that you took it, but they are still being inappropriate. Think of it like this, if you were working at a job and a co-worker said that to you, they could get fired for sexual harassment. You have every right to feel safe in the place that you live, and I know if I was in your situation I would not feel safe. You can set the bar for how you want them to treat you. Tell them that you feel like they are disrespecting you, and hopefully they will stop.
It doesn't matter how they meant it. I do not think that sexual harassment is a compliment. You do not have to live with that.
You have been through enough crap in your life and should not have to put up with more. you dont deserve that.
all the best
You are a lady. You should always expect to be treated like one.
Men and women both deserve respect of the opposite gender including being adequately dressed and use of respectful language.
Tom S. in Tn.