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29 Experiences Only One Gender Has That The Other Is Jealous Of, As Pointed Out Online

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There is an existing stereotype that women are the more jealous gender than men. In fact, some research actually supports that. But at the same time, describing women as jealous beyond any other emotion is damaging to not only their own self-perception but also how others see them as then people tend to take them less seriously and that impacts their lives in various ways. And, well, we can only assume that men definitely do not envy women for being perceived as the more jealous gender. But today, let’s look at what traits of women men are jealous of and the other way around. After all, jealousy is an emotion that every person, no matter their gender, experiences.

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#1

29 Experiences Only One Gender Has That The Other Is Jealous Of, As Pointed Out Online POCKETS! Actual f*****g pockets in pants that hold more than a damn quarter.

Stonygirl87 , Julian Santa Ana Report

Final score:

177points

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#2

29 Experiences Only One Gender Has That The Other Is Jealous Of, As Pointed Out Online Doctors tend to take their complaints seriously instead of chalking it up to being dramatic, on their period, or fat.

Quiet_Goat8086 , MART PRODUCTION Report

Final score:

156points

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#3

29 Experiences Only One Gender Has That The Other Is Jealous Of, As Pointed Out Online Not having periods

grungeisforever , Natracare Report

Final score:

144points

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#4

29 Experiences Only One Gender Has That The Other Is Jealous Of, As Pointed Out Online Not having to put up with near-constant sexual harassment from the age of 13.

DarkRapunzel_North , Katarzyna Grabowska Report

Final score:

135points

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#5

29 Experiences Only One Gender Has That The Other Is Jealous Of, As Pointed Out Online Being allowed to express all of their emotions in otherwise completely acceptable and healthy ways. Let me squeal with joy at kittens m**********r

anon , Steven Arenas Report

Final score:

125points

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#6

29 Experiences Only One Gender Has That The Other Is Jealous Of, As Pointed Out Online Not having people look at you suspiciously when you take your daughter to the park.

Don't get me wrong-- as a dude I appreciate that it takes incredibly little for me to be considered a "good dad" while for women it takes incredibly little for them to be considered a "bad mom"-- I just wish that I didn't literally have some random b***h go up to my daughter and ask her if she felt safe while I was keeping an eye on her.

I didn't even know what to say... but my daughter did, "my daddy says not to take to weirdos" (we use weirdo and strangers somewhat interchangeably in our home). I bought her ice cream afterwards

Edit: I appreciate the kind words and awards— the judgement isn’t an everyday thing, just something that happens every once in awhile. As some have pointed out, it may not be a gender thing; some people are just a******s. This happened earlier in the week and I’m pretty sure it’s just one of those cliquish park moms who can’t mind their own business. The elementary school mom’s in the area have formed their own Mean Girls clique at the park and I think they’re just trying to make me uncomfortable. Probably gonna get some temporary tattoos put on my face for the next time I go to give them something to really have a moral panic over :D

phenerganandpoprocks , MART PRODUCTION Report

Final score:

116points

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#7

29 Experiences Only One Gender Has That The Other Is Jealous Of, As Pointed Out Online I don't know if this has been said yet and it will probably get buried however I feel it must be said.

Sensible sizing. When looking at women's clothing it's always a massive guessing game because there is NO standardization. A size 2 in one store is a 4 in another, or a 0 at another, sometimes even in the same brand but at a different store. Don't even get me started in on the fact that they typicall also tend to skip over the odd numbers in ladies' and juniors have the odd numbers only.

No matter what I do or where I go, I ALWAYS fall between the sizes. I always have to buy a size up and then do a bit of altering in hopes to get it to fit.

seiraphim , Clark Street Mercantile Report

Final score:

96points

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#8

29 Experiences Only One Gender Has That The Other Is Jealous Of, As Pointed Out Online The diversity of their wardrobe. Don’t get me wrong. I know that women’s fashion is often frustratingly inconvenient and unpractical. That said, I wish men’s clothes can include more than 3 colors and like... 4 styles.

YZ_C , Cam Morin Report

Final score:

91points

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#9

29 Experiences Only One Gender Has That The Other Is Jealous Of, As Pointed Out Online I have a bright AF personality, why can’t I let that show without someone feeling the need to let their opinion on my sexuality be known? I’m a peacock captain, you’ve gotta let me fly!!!

tacosontitan , Monstera Production Report

Final score:

90points

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#10

29 Experiences Only One Gender Has That The Other Is Jealous Of, As Pointed Out Online I would love to feel safe going anywhere alone. I think about hiking solo with such a longing... my boyfriend doesn't get it at all, he thinks I'm being silly. It makes me so sad/angry.

Edit: Holy moly, I didn't expect to wake up to this. Thanks for all the awards and solidarity. I want to add that of course men can and do also feel this way, women don't have the market cornered on the fear of something terrible happening when going out alone. And, where you go is also a huge factor- if you're in a sketchy place, both men and women are going to be nervous, of course.. but I've had the fact that I cannot do things solo (no matter where I am) crammed into my head all my life, and when I doubted that fact.. something really bad actually happened. I'd rather not tempt fate at this point.

I know that if I went on a hike solo, there is a very good chance nothing would happen, however I would not enjoy my time in the woods anyway. The fear of what could happen overshadows any enjoyment I might get. I've taken self defense classes, but even still, I'm the type of person that will "freeze" instead of fight or flee. I don't want a gun either, I don't want that kind of power in my hands or in my house.

My comment was not made to be a contest between women and men. I made it because all I would like to do is feel safe alone, and it makes me sad that I will most likely *never in my lifetime* feel safe being by myself in a host of different scenarios. I have many guy friends that are confident when they go out somewhere, they don't believe anything bad will happen, and that's all I want. The confidence and peace of mind that no one is going to hurt me. That's it.

SweetDangus , Josh Hild Report

Final score:

82points

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#11

29 Experiences Only One Gender Has That The Other Is Jealous Of, As Pointed Out Online Not worrying about appearing creepy, or scaring people while just walking home at night.

Edit: My phone is at 1%, so I gotta make this quick but ty so much for the gold. Never had anything upvoted this much!

Ok-Crab-6306 , Isaac Weatherly Report

Final score:

82points

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#12

29 Experiences Only One Gender Has That The Other Is Jealous Of, As Pointed Out Online Being able to go shirtless, not in most businesses obviously, but like outside or swimming etc

ETA: I didn't realize it's technically legal where I live. However that conflicts with indecent exposure laws:

https://www.findlaw.com/state/new-york-law/new-york-indecent-exposure-laws.html

Also people would stare, be creepy, freak out, etc

Zoe_118 , RUN 4 FFWPU Report

Final score:

74points

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#13

29 Experiences Only One Gender Has That The Other Is Jealous Of, As Pointed Out Online Most leaders are probably your gender, just like most heroes in stories and movies as you grow up, most businessmen, most inventors, most politicians etc. Plus there's also the phsysical strength, no periods, rarely if at all being bothered by random creepy perverts, people comment less on your body.

Sophssy , Jeanetta Richardson-Anhalt Report

Final score:

73points

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#14

29 Experiences Only One Gender Has That The Other Is Jealous Of, As Pointed Out Online Sun dresses in summer. They look so cool and comfortable!

biscorama , Yaroslav Shuraev Report

Final score:

70points

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#15

29 Experiences Only One Gender Has That The Other Is Jealous Of, As Pointed Out Online Guys don’t have to deal with the side effects of birth control (or just birth control in general).

The weight gain, hormonal issues, and other side effects can be a nightmare, especially if you’re just starting and trying to find what’s best for you.

bearzbeetzbattles , tr0tt3r Report

Final score:

63points

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#16

29 Experiences Only One Gender Has That The Other Is Jealous Of, As Pointed Out Online Men can't/don't get pregnant

warda8825 , Kei Scampa Report

Final score:

54points

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#17

29 Experiences Only One Gender Has That The Other Is Jealous Of, As Pointed Out Online Generally speaking, having people take your problems seriously and being able to safely express that you’re having them rather than being told to “man up” and just deal with it. You’d be shocked and horrified what kind of stuff men just shove in a box and mentally lock away and keep going like nothing is wrong.
Again, generally speaking. I recognize there’s a lot of women with a lot of problems, but people are generally more open to listening to them and taking it seriously, in my experience.

AlphaEag1e , Andrea Piacquadio Report

Final score:

53points

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#18

29 Experiences Only One Gender Has That The Other Is Jealous Of, As Pointed Out Online Not having to shave everywhere 😫

gillgreen , Karolina Grabowska Report

Final score:

51points

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#19

29 Experiences Only One Gender Has That The Other Is Jealous Of, As Pointed Out Online Being physically stronger and higher stamina. I really like to work but is always told that I can’t handle it

gracewyte , Victor Freitas Report

Final score:

50points

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#20

29 Experiences Only One Gender Has That The Other Is Jealous Of, As Pointed Out Online Unsolicited hugs, cuddling without romance

pranthlar , Thirdman Report

Final score:

45points

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#21

29 Experiences Only One Gender Has That The Other Is Jealous Of, As Pointed Out Online The school dress code…specifically shoulders

thatonegirlonreddit5 , Max Fischer Report

Final score:

44points

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#22

29 Experiences Only One Gender Has That The Other Is Jealous Of, As Pointed Out Online The physical contact they share with their friends. Guys usually don't go around hugging each other

Edit: Personally for me a lot of why I'm not really a hugger is the culture where I live(Finland). I don't really want to make other people uncomfortable by invading their personal space. I have a lot of female friends as well and hugging them is pretty rare too

Thank you for all the encouragement though! Maybe I have to make a change

IrmeliPoika , Courtney Cook Report

Final score:

40points

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#23

29 Experiences Only One Gender Has That The Other Is Jealous Of, As Pointed Out Online They don't have to waste a year of their lives serving in the military in my country.

patoysakias , Filip Andrejevic Report

Final score:

40points

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#24

29 Experiences Only One Gender Has That The Other Is Jealous Of, As Pointed Out Online They can cry during movies or TV shows and not get thought less of or made fun of.

Seriously, I get choked up at stupid stuff and have to try to hide it. Need to try to limit it to one manly tear.

KingGuy420 , JESHOOTS.com Report

Final score:

40points

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#25

29 Experiences Only One Gender Has That The Other Is Jealous Of, As Pointed Out Online Getting compliments.

I’m one of the fortunate ones who at least gets smiled at by women, but I still never get compliments.

anon , Nick Fewings Report

Final score:

39points

XanthippeⓐWulf🇨🇦️️🇬🇧 11 months ago

Tbf, it can sometimes be difficult to give a man a compliment. Hear me out...I like to compliment people regardless of gender, but sometimes you can tell a guy "that's a great color on you" and what they hear is "I want you to relentlessly hit on me." Not always, and clearly not every guy, but it happens enough that it can be off-putting. I'll still compliment anyone because sometimes it can make a person feel good when they are appreciated in some form, but yeah, it's cuz some guys are creepy. Sorry, and you look lovely today!

46points

Just me, myself, and I 11 months ago

A good thing about growing older being a woman - no one thinks I'm hitting on them anymore, they just take the compliment.

13points

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Sina 11 months ago

This is a legit issue. Women can't be nice to men without at one point or the other being hit on by said men because "but you were so nice to me, why else would you show interest?" . Even a small compliment to make someone's day, can be seen as an invitation for flirting. Obviously not all men, but I think it has to do with how we raise boys to think that if they have a girl in their life it must be because she likes them likes them, or because she's their girlfriend etc. We don't really promote the healthy reality that could be a platonic relationship between genders. Then these boys grow up to think that every slight exhibition of interest must be erotic, or why else would she bother? We really need to undo this tbh..

4points

Robert Benson 11 months ago

The problem is that we receive so few compliments... especially about appearance. We need more "drive-by" compliments. And to be able to tell another guy... "looking good today". But we aren't there yet

2points

Laura Williams 11 months ago

Absolutely why I stopped complianting guys.

0points

Brainmas 11 months ago

Unfortunately I don't compliment men often because many of them see it as flirting and I don't want to give anyone the wrong idea.

6points

DennyS (denzoren) 11 months ago

I remember my last compliment, Pepperridge Farm remembers lol

3points

Poison Ivy/Boo 11 months ago

🤣🤣🤣

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Mr. Nurse Man 11 months ago

I try to make it a point to give at least one person per day a compliment. And I try to make an extra effort to compliment those close to me more regularly. And a tip I’ve found works for me if I want to complement someone I don’t know on their looks, I say something like “Just wanna complement you for having a really cool hairstyle.” Paired with a mild tone but friendly voice and not lingering around, I’ve not had a bad interaction yet.

2points

Alicia M 11 months ago

I would compliment men a lot more if they wouldn't mistake it for me hitting on them.

1point

Zoey Rayne 11 months ago

One of the students who used to come to our tutoring center was a very sweet neurodivergent 10 year old who I affectionately thought of as a "compliment machine." She wanted to connect with people and understood the value of being kind, so as soon as she sat down with any teacher she would start saying things like, "I like your hair."; "I like your eyebrows."; "I like your face"; "I like your neck"; "I like your shirt"; "I like your knees."; "I like your shoes." She would continue until she had compliment whoever she was sitting with from head to toe. It was one of the cutest rituals I have ever seen.

1point

VintageViolette 11 months ago

You are looking fabulous today!!!

1point

Donkey boi 11 months ago

As a sociopath, I need compliments like I need oxygen! If they don't come on their own, I'll fish for them.

1point

Sophia Li 11 months ago

Thank you for stating that, even though I am not a sociopath!

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BrownTabby 11 months ago

What do you do to stand out? I compliment things that are unique about people, and the compliments I’ve received have been about something unique I was wearing too.

0points

Thrillion 11 months ago (edited)

I'm a man who has style. Men don't comment other men on their style as often as women compliment other women. If they do, its almost accusatory like "why/how are you dressed up?". I get that women are hesitant of complimenting men due to the possible misunderstanding of attraction. If she's a friend, say something! Same for my wife, I tell her all the time how much of a stylish dresser she is (she's also hot). I have to beg for compliments... Its a little thing but I take the time and I have the gift so its part of who I am, I like talking about it.

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#26

Not having to be conscious about who your walking behind, the distance you are from somebody or the way your walking to appear "less threatening"

Final score:

34points

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#27

29 Experiences Only One Gender Has That The Other Is Jealous Of, As Pointed Out Online I would say being pretty. Men are not considered pretty and people don't compliment us so we live our whole lives being un-appreciated in that way. This is just a generalization, but I'd say most men like me simply don't get complimented and are not considered inherently valuable unless we do or accomplish some great thing.

vorpalglorp , Wesley Tingey Report

Final score:

23points

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#28

29 Experiences Only One Gender Has That The Other Is Jealous Of, As Pointed Out Online Pretty clothes pretty everything

domthemomm , Tatiéle Alves Report

Final score:

22points

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#29

29 Experiences Only One Gender Has That The Other Is Jealous Of, As Pointed Out Online Being able to locate items in the refrigerator

Errol-Flynns-Ghost , Eduardo Soares Report

Final score:

21points

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Jill Bussey 11 months ago

I can't believe body autonomy is not on this list, and at the top as well. When your male doctor/gynaecologist says don't do this/that/the other, because you're a young woman and you can't possibly know your own mind.

22points

LH25 11 months ago (edited)

For me, I am jealous of the ability to pee standing up anywhere.

11points

Jesha 11 months ago

GOD we took my dad down to the local lakefront hangout my parents and I both did antics at in our time. He's older so he smugly went 'You know I can't make it back to the house' and got to have a moment with nature by peeing between the boulders. Gave him s**t about 'oh you didn't hit your cane did you' and he got defensive about his aim. In reality, mom and I were spending the time waiting for him sulking about how jealous we were. That s**t gave him some kind of spiritual boost for DAYS.

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Mermeow Overlord (they/them) 11 months ago

The problem is that it get all over the toilet seat every time. 🤢

1point

Elizabeth Brown 11 months ago

I personally disagree. Females too can pee standing up, that is not the part you are jealous of :P. (Also guys there are health risks to it so maybe don't)

0points

Nice Beast Ludo 11 months ago

I wish I could just whip it out and pee behind a tree sometimes. Also the last 10 did not show up, so sorry for repeating, but how men's pants are sized in inches and always accurate.

7points

Nice Beast Ludo 11 months ago

And have leg/waist sizes. It's extremely hard to find short pants for women

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Cjay 11 months ago

Women get to wear skirts

2points

Mermeow Overlord (they/them) 11 months ago (edited)

Men can also wear skirts, the problem is that it's difficult to find women's clothing that fits amab people. (I haven't looked for many skirts but I know it is difficult to find tops and I assume it is similar for skirts)

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Nobody 11 months ago

I have noticed at my job (Funeral director) that women are often given the liberty to grive while men are told to man up. Its so sad to see and its very important for people to properly grive regardless of gender.

1point

Jill Bussey 11 months ago

I can't believe body autonomy is not on this list, and at the top as well. When your male doctor/gynaecologist says don't do this/that/the other, because you're a young woman and you can't possibly know your own mind.

22points

LH25 11 months ago (edited)

For me, I am jealous of the ability to pee standing up anywhere.

11points

Jesha 11 months ago

GOD we took my dad down to the local lakefront hangout my parents and I both did antics at in our time. He's older so he smugly went 'You know I can't make it back to the house' and got to have a moment with nature by peeing between the boulders. Gave him s**t about 'oh you didn't hit your cane did you' and he got defensive about his aim. In reality, mom and I were spending the time waiting for him sulking about how jealous we were. That s**t gave him some kind of spiritual boost for DAYS.

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Mermeow Overlord (they/them) 11 months ago

The problem is that it get all over the toilet seat every time. 🤢

1point

Elizabeth Brown 11 months ago

I personally disagree. Females too can pee standing up, that is not the part you are jealous of :P. (Also guys there are health risks to it so maybe don't)

0points

Nice Beast Ludo 11 months ago

I wish I could just whip it out and pee behind a tree sometimes. Also the last 10 did not show up, so sorry for repeating, but how men's pants are sized in inches and always accurate.

7points

Nice Beast Ludo 11 months ago

And have leg/waist sizes. It's extremely hard to find short pants for women

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Cjay 11 months ago

Women get to wear skirts

2points

Mermeow Overlord (they/them) 11 months ago (edited)

Men can also wear skirts, the problem is that it's difficult to find women's clothing that fits amab people. (I haven't looked for many skirts but I know it is difficult to find tops and I assume it is similar for skirts)

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Nobody 11 months ago

I have noticed at my job (Funeral director) that women are often given the liberty to grive while men are told to man up. Its so sad to see and its very important for people to properly grive regardless of gender.

1point

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