I grew up with parents who believed in "no opposite sex friendships" and husband and I are the same. I get bitched out online for it all the time but it works for us.
I used to be a feminist when I was in my 20s but became submissive when I met my husband in my 30s. Is it more common to go one way or the other with age?
As someone who lives in a rural area it's funny when I hear of septum piercings. Septum rings are placed on cattle for safe handling and behavioral control.