Category Archives: Torshideh

You Should Message Me If…

Hey joons,

I’m 26 years old – I’m officially inching towards my upper 20′s, and straddling the line between marriage and “torshideh” – any day now my mom is going to ask me to move in with her because I’m past my prime for a husband.

My parents are always hesitant to ask me about dating. They know I’m going to reply with that exasperated sigh and an annoyed “stop asking me stupid questions” response.

Part of me hates getting their hopes up if I am seeing someone and the other part hates hearing their obvious disappointment if I’m not seeing someone.

It’s a lose-lose situation.

khloeBut of course, when it comes to the future of my love life, they don’t really care about their aberoo - they always find a way to slip it in with every phone conversation.

Their voice drops three octaves lower and they say,

So azizam, are you seeing any-vone?”  Continue reading

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F#ck Your Morals

Hi joons,

It’s been awhile huh – and finally, spring is here. For the first time in what feels like forever … I can go outside without a jacket. Thank you, Mother Nature.

By the looks of things, I’m not the only one soaking in the spring sun. Women all around the world are baring their money-makers to make a statement. (you should all urban dictionary “breasts”… chesticles anyone?)

Vladimir Putin is so down

Vladimir Putin is so down

Femen is a feminist Ukrainian-based group who protest issues like sexism, religion, etc. by letting it all hang free. What better way to catch attention – show men what they would typically pay for either with dinner or at the strip club.

They’re definitely making headlines, for obvious reasons. And with their latest display against Islam – women all over the world are responding to Femen’s message.

femen

I believe in the right to protest, to voice opinions. I do not believe I have to fuck your morals to earn equality. Continue reading

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What Will You Give Me?

JOONIES!

Happy Monday… more importantly, T-4 TILL FRIDAY.  Yeah, Fridays are my favorite.

Leeet’s get right to it.  This is something I’ve been thinking about/bothered by for awhile now… I used to think it was just in my head until I had a conversation with a friend recently who’s slightly older than me.  She’s in her late-20′s and single.  NOTHING wrong with that, ya dig?  But in Persian standards, that is the epitome of torshideh.

Our culture thrives on this notion that if a woman isn’t married before she hits 28 then she is somehow incapable.

Doesn’t look so torshideh to me.

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I Just Want to Be Touched.

Salaam JOOOnies.

This weekend is a blur, and like all weekends it passes by too quickly. My actual Sunday is more like watching BEHIND THE MUSIC: NAS re-runs, trashy reality TV, and mourning over the responsibilities I procrastinate. Hello, Xanax.  But if I ruled the world…

My ideal Sunday would include reflecting on my life with some wine, a beach view and maybe, a guy…maybe. Kinda over the male species right now.

SO I don’t know how many of you Joonies are religious, but you all know where I stand on the issue (if not CLICK HERE). But you know what the most frustrating aspect of religion is?

Hot, religious guys.

Guys who actually prioritze God over their…..you know impulses

and I actually commend them for that, because if you don’t have principles in life, you probably don’t have much. BUT it does kill me when I happen to like one of you…

You see, I can respect a guy’s choice to be religious, if he can accept my lack of religion.

If I walk around in a miniskirt or shorts, I don’t want to see that look of judgment– that ‘ok, she’s a slut‘ label being branded on me. And I know the thought crosses their minds, and I know even if  a religious guy and I have great conversation, I will never be ‘girlfriend’ material for him.

Now, is that principle or discrimination?   Continue reading

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Has the Recession Copped Your Mating Rituals?

Here, at S&F, we’re all about variety ;), Life’s just better that way.
This is why we have guest bloggers that will bring you entertainment & education (Errr…), and we also get kinda sick of it being all about US. So here’s our first guest blog of the month:

Louboutins, jumbo Chanel bags, high priced taste… Are guys really into the high maintenance Persian girls….. Or are they looking for the girl that won’t make them pull a second mortgage 5 years into the marriage? These days I think men see a woman’s lavish taste as a turn off. Personally, if I had a dick I would have major anxiety/ STRESS trying to figure out how I can maintain a lifestyle for my Persian princess just like her daddy and mommy have.

FINANCIAL CRISIS: You shouldn’t scare a guy away with the ZEROES on the price tags in your closet.

For one thing, some girls think guys love the red soled shoes and $5,000.00 designer bags that they tote around cafes, parties, and of course places of religious worship (i hope the irony of this is not lost on all you)

you would never wear sign on your forehead that says “I REALLY WANT TO GET ENGAGED WITHIN THE YEAR” and in a recession, GUCCI GUCCI LOUIS LOUIS FENDI FENDI PRADA (basic bitches…) is that sign which says “You can never afford me, so fuck off! ”

This says: I AM NOT DATEABLE.

We tend to forget that guys **sometimes** and I emphasize the word sometimes, think with their brain, and when they make calculations of what your diva lifestyle actually cost, they realize your more of a liability then an asset. NOT GOOD.

Now I am not saying to dump all the lovely designer goods, but TONE IT DOWN SUGAR! You dnt need to deck out it designer everything, including your Hermes belt. We get it, you like expensive things, BUT you shouldn’t have your 26 year old boyfriend going bald (if he’s got the bad genes, he probably already is so don’t speed up the process) because hes freaking out over your next birthday gift. It would probably be a bigger turn ON if he knew you worked your ass off to buy it yourself, and your dad Faramarz wasn’t financing your SHOPPING EXCAPADES.

“But my mom makes me do this stuff:” (yes I’m so sure)

I know I know, your mom wants you to look like a 10 in front of future/potential mother-in-laws–the khastegars (suitors) But lets be real, I’m sure those future mother-in-laws are thinking about their son’s wallets too, and I’m sure as hell they don’t want you drying up his trust fund money.

Don’t send mixed messages. We shouldn’t give these guys any more excuses as to “why they don’t date Persian girls.” Just play it safe, spice it up with a little zara and H&M, I’m sure you’ll be just as dazzling!–and let’s be real, it’s all about what’s underneath ;).

With Love,
sIIR سیر

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