Like we have to always be extraordinary.

But somehow we're always doing it wrong.

You have to be thin, but not too thin. And you can never say you wanna be thin, you have to say you wanna be healthy. But also you have to be thin.

You have to have money, but you can't ask for money. Because that's crass.

You have to be a boss, but you can't be mean.

You have to lead, but you can't squash other people's ideas.

You're supposed to love being a mother, but don't talk about your kids all the damn time.

You have to be a career woman, but also always be looking out for other people.

You have to answer for men's bad behavior, which is insane, but if you point that out, you're accused of complaining.

You're suppose to stay pretty for men, but not so pretty that you temp them too much or that you threat other women because you're suppose to be part of the sisterhood.

But always stand out. And always be grateful. But never forget that the system is rigged, so find a way to acknowledge that, but also always be grateful.

You have to never get old, never be rude, never show off, never be selfish, never fall down, never fail, never show fear.

Never get out of line. It's too hard. It's too contradictory and nobody gives you a medal or says "thank you".

And it turns out in fact that not only you're doing everything wrong, but also everything is your fault.