I was walking to meet my husband at his work for his lunch break. I crossed a busy street to get to his work and noticed a car full of shirtless guys. I was passing their car when the driver started honking at me and yelling “Hey baby” at me. I ignored him for a while but when he did not stop I flashed my left hand (with my wedding ring on it) at him.
I could hear from the open windows the chorus of “OHHHHHH” from his friends as they saw I was taken. After that they left me alone and drove off.
I was very insulted that these young men would have the audacity to continue honk at me and try to grab my attention even when I wasn’t interested. I was later ashamed and disappointed that I had to use my status relative to another man to stop the harassment.
I’m not merely an object. Just because I am with another man shouldn’t change the level of respect I’m given. Even married I belong to no one but myself.
– Anonymous
Location: Provo, Utah
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