If you asked your girlfriend, “Do you want a Hawaiian vacation for your birthday?” and she didn’t say anything, would you buy plane tickets? If you asked someone at the grocery store, “I only have one item, do you mind if I check out ahead of you?” and they stared determinedly into space, would you cut in front of them? Why is it that “you didn’t say no” applies only to sex?

Real Love: Consent—No is Less Important than Yes (via brutereason)

It’s not okay to assume someone meant what you want to hear.

(via ihaveavaginatoo)