ADVERTISEMENT

The subreddit 'Sad Cringe' is a tricky one. It's a place for awkward and embarrassing situations that also make you feel sad, and the ambiguous emotional cocktail really tests you.

As you may have seen from our publications on this popular online community here and here, the subject matter varies from post to post. From questionable baby gender reveals to unfortunate exchanges with Uber drivers, you never know what you're gonna see scrolling through.

However, one of the recurring themes is men and women. And there's a good reason for it. While both of these groups are responsible for a lot of messed up romances, many guys seem to have totally unreasonable expectations of ladies. I mean, just see for yourself!

#1

Sometimes I Read Stuff Like This And Pray Those People Are Joking

Sometimes I Read Stuff Like This And Pray Those People Are Joking

DrSprankle Report

#2

Guy Thinks A Girl Was Begging For Sex When She Was Nice To Him At Lunch

Guy Thinks A Girl Was Begging For Sex When She Was Nice To Him At Lunch

onehurricane Report

Add photo comments
POST
nitka711 avatar
Nitka Tsar
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are there really so many entitled males in that country? All these posts and others seam to suggest so. I have never in my life (I‘m f38) met, seen or heard of any man behaving like this in real life. Every man I know and have ever known is a normal human being with whom I can talk about anything and be nice to as much as I want. Regardless if it is a friend, a neighbour, the husband of a friend, a random stranger, a cashier or a coworker! I never met a „nice guy (tm)“. Why are your men so deranged?

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu

It's not a cliché that men just don't understand women. There's actual research suggesting guys really do struggle to read women's emotions. At least from their eyes.

We know this because Boris Schiffer, a researcher at the LWL-University Hospital in Bochum, Germany, and his colleagues put 22 men between the ages of 21 and 52 (with an average age of 36) in a functional magnetic resonance imaging scanner, which uses blood flow as a measure to measure their brain activity.

The scientists then asked the men to look at images of 36 pairs of eyes, half from men and half from women, and guess the emotion those people felt.

#3

A Woman In My Neighborhood Was Followed By A Man While She Was Jogging And Posted A Safety Warning To Let Others Know. This Guy Pops Up In The Chat

A Woman In My Neighborhood Was Followed By A Man While She Was Jogging And Posted A Safety Warning To Let Others Know. This Guy Pops Up In The Chat

Frankly_Mai Report

#4

This Guy Who Expects Gifts On His Girlfriend's Birthday, And Who Clearly Doesn't Know What Birthdays Are

This Guy Who Expects Gifts On His Girlfriend's Birthday, And Who Clearly Doesn't Know What Birthdays Are

GirlNBoyMom Report

#5

What???

What???

Many_Fix3167 Report

Add photo comments
POST
landaulitewski avatar
Jaaawn
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd keep a close eye on this one as he almost sounds like a 'if I can't have you no-one can' kinda guy.

View more commentsArrow down menu

The men then had to choose which of two words, such as distrustful or terrified, best described the eyes' emotion. The eye photographs depicted positive, neutral, and negative emotions.

ADVERTISEMENT

Men took longer and had more trouble correctly identifying emotion in women's eyes.

#6

Well That's Not Creepy

Well That's Not Creepy

IDK_yet Report

ADVERTISEMENT

Additionally, their brains showed different activation when looking at men's versus women's eyes. Men's amygdala — a region in the brain linked to emotions, empathy, and fear — was activated more strongly in response to men's eyes.

Also, other brain areas tied to emotion and behavior didn't activate as much when the men looked at women's eyes.

#9

Found One In The Wild!

Found One In The Wild!

salem-is-starstruck Report

Add photo comments
POST
erlazwingle avatar
Erla Zwingle
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And by the way, men also write sex scenes as fantasy. You think they write them as journalism?

View more commentsArrow down menu
#10

This Dude Is Being Hateful Towards A Man In A Photo, By This Comment He Thinks He Should Be The One. Jealous Af

This Dude Is Being Hateful Towards A Man In A Photo, By This Comment He Thinks He Should Be The One. Jealous Af

Admirable-Door1724 Report

#11

At Least I Asked

At Least I Asked

stopplayingg Report

Add photo comments
POST
marcopinto2 avatar
Paulo Freitas
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now thats a romântic question....... I have 44 almost 45 years old, had 2 serious relationships, and a few more casual ones, never once in my f*****g life i asked that to a woman.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu

The results indicate that men are worse at reading women's emotions. This "theory of mind" is one of the foundations for empathy, so the scientists suggest this could mean that men can have less empathy for women relative to men.

ADVERTISEMENT

But the cause that leads to this is still unknown. While men could be culturally conditioned to pay less attention to women's emotional cues, there's also the possibility that their differential response is hard-wired by humans' evolutionary past.

#12

Boobs Only Exist To Serve A Man’s Sexual Pleasure

Boobs Only Exist To Serve A Man’s Sexual Pleasure

Sandycheeeeeeeks Report

#13

I'm Too Amazing For Any Woman Out There *yawn*

I'm Too Amazing For Any Woman Out There *yawn*

reddit.com Report

"As men were more involved in hunting and territory fights, it would have been important for them to be able to predict and foresee the intentions and actions of their male rivals," the researchers explained in the paper.

#15

He’ll Never Show His Face In That Place Again

He’ll Never Show His Face In That Place Again

QuirkyWafer4 Report

#17

Redditor Gets A Job To Try To Get Laid With Coworkers

Redditor Gets A Job To Try To Get Laid With Coworkers

MissNibbatoro Report

#18

He's Sincere

He's Sincere

JMPOND Report

Add photo comments
POST
amyzhang2010 avatar
HelluvaHedgehogAlien
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have no words for this… Bored Pandas, look away while I deal with this monstrosity of a twat of a human being, preferably with wrecking his internet connection

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT

When it comes to simple biology, the picture is a bit easier to read. A YouGov study conducted in the UK in 2019 asked British men to label a diagram of female genitalia, and the results were actually abysmal. Well, over half of surveyed men could not label the vagina or labia, and the majority could not point out where it is that urine comes out.

#19

Instagram Questions Aren't Anonymous

Instagram Questions Aren't Anonymous

AndrewLonergan Report

Add photo comments
POST
cali-tabby-katz avatar
Lakota Wolf
Community Member
1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I prefer when men at least ogle both breasts. When they make it singular, the other one feels so left out. /j

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#21

And As Long As You Stay In The Eloncult You Never Will

And As Long As You Stay In The Eloncult You Never Will

nakedkitchen Report

#22

Am I The Nice Guy For Staring Down A Guy Talking To My Crush?

Am I The Nice Guy For Staring Down A Guy Talking To My Crush?

Fritemare Report

Add photo comments
POST
meghan88mv avatar
Mona Stevenson
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s obvious what you did wrong: You forgot to beat your chest with both fists.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu

As you can see from the pictures, these problems are also evident in the way men approach women. While most Americans who are on the market say their dating life is not going well and that it’s been hard to find people to date, men and women report different reasons for it.

Men tend to say it's difficult for them to approach people, while majorities of women say it’s hard to find someone looking for the same type of relationship as them and who meets their expectations.

ADVERTISEMENT
#24

He’s Just A Nice Guy, Megan

He’s Just A Nice Guy, Megan

CuntLasso Report

Add photo comments
POST
cali-tabby-katz avatar
Lakota Wolf
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I bid you a good evening" - literally pictured him tipping his fedora as he typed that XD

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#25

Saw This On Twitter The Other Day And Thought It Fit—nice Guy Expects To "Netflix And Chill" After Helping Woman Get A Job He Recommended

Saw This On Twitter The Other Day And Thought It Fit—nice Guy Expects To "Netflix And Chill" After Helping Woman Get A Job He Recommended

1_Up_Girl Report

#26

Yikes

Yikes

BasedGamerDio Report

Add photo comments
POST
lizardxu avatar
Jing Yi Xu
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even if he pays the woman may just take in his attitude, say sorry and hand him back his money and walk away...if you gonna explode without sex with a woman then explode. Nobody will miss you with that attitude

landaulitewski avatar
Jaaawn
Community Member
1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can't you just take care of it yourself, eh, single-handedly? You only think you 'need' all this. Why do I get the feeling that when he does 'f*****g eXpLoDe' that there could potentially be guns and innocent people involved?!

destinythornton avatar
Spocks's Mom
Community Member
1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That "feeling" you have is probably insight from watching the news and knowing how basic human nature works. That said, I agree that this is a potentially dangerous person.

Load More Replies...
jihana avatar
Jihana
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Q: Do women not like being handled by a man? A: No, no they really don't! Q: Why are women so asexual? A: Because of men like you.

erlazwingle avatar
Erla Zwingle
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are why sex workers exist and God knows they earn their money. Pay one to fix your problem and you will both be glad. You already feel like s**t, so how could paying a professional make you feel worse?

guineveremariesmith avatar
Gwyn
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The problem is he wants something you typically have in a good romantic relationship but he's not capable of seeing women as anything other than a way to have sex.

jessilovely avatar
Jessi Lovely
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sounds like some therapy is needed. Unlike food and water, sex is desired [by most] but not needed to survive. He may have ADHD or a compulsive disorder that is making him hyper fixate and it gets worse with stress. Women love sex; unfortunately a lot of them don’t have a good time with men [like you]. Asexuality is valid and doesn’t choose a gender, only society does. No, women don’t like being “handled” lmao because they’re people. My guy, your answer is in the question - just listen to yourself. Please do not approach women with this “need” mentality and get help. No shame in paying for sex btw, but they deserve respect too.

jordisharpe avatar
Jordi Sharpe
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey folks, here's a true statement: I haven't had sex in almost 13 YEARS. And guess what!? Nothing. I don't care. It doesn't matter. And it doesn't cause psychosis.

ellyross avatar
Eastendbird
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you're using the phrase "handled by a man" you shouldn't be "handling" anything but yourself.

joannelawrence avatar
Jo L.
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's a reason the term "manhandling" always has a negative connotation to it. 😂

Load More Replies...
joannelawrence avatar
Jo L.
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I... am utterly baffled by what this guy thinks he brings to the table. I see no indication that he thinks of a partner as anything more than a sex object for his own pleasure. Like, dude, this is exactly how you DON'T attract a mate.

jcalton-ut avatar
Just Jeff
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe leave the women alone for a minute and go talk to a therapist (a male therapist). You sound like a needy little boy.

katejones_1 avatar
Kate Jones
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just get a hooker, man. Pay someone to deal with you because you cannot be with a regular woman, clearly.

meganboswell avatar
Megalodon Meg
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh snap maybe we should go back to covering our shins and shoulders lest we cause this man to lose his job!

eamebucozmffwciufv avatar
eame
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So many men just seem to think that women are another species that they can f**k and forget.

rf avatar
R F
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And posts like this are why I’m okay staying away from men for long periods of time. And I don’t even turn into a sexist incel or fail at my job. Truly, I am a marvel.

staphgirl79 avatar
Mistiekim
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ummm…..I’m really hoping this guy isn’t a pilot. Or brain surgeon.

dc1 avatar
DC
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh my ... just a bit of imagination and a hand will fix any of these issues that don't require immediate medical attention.

loribreen37 avatar
Lori Harper
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"do women not like being handled by a man?" No, no we don't and that may be the first clue as to why he can't have a relationship (or whatever he's whining for). But if he's in the U.S., I DARE him to go to any social security office for disability payments with this description and see what he gets

amunetbarrywood avatar
Kristal
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can relate to an extent. When I'm really horny, I cannot concentrate on my work, I need to take care of it myself (and have focus for another day) or find another human to have relations with (focus lasts about 4/5 days). So relations with another person IS better, this guy is uh ... a bit creepy with his desperation

xhardcore_soumax avatar
M Vee
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is very hard to have skin hunger and to never touch anyone, but it seems pretty clear why this guy can't be with someone.

looksismyname avatar
Looks
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pay for it guy, better that than him going out and doing something crazy.

maryemosher avatar
Mary Mosher
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Perhaps some of you gentlemen could explain to this ... person ... some of his other options for dealing with his condition.

mekala-whitaker avatar
Giovanna
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hear passive aggressiveness in his message. I've seen these types and they are kinda scary. Hey to the guy that wrote this....be confident in yourself but not overly confident that they can tell and think ur arrogant. Also, girls like to stat slow and enjoy conversations and innocent fun times. Then, if u and her have a connection, then it will lead into more like what ur looking for. But don't sound so desperate cause then the girl will think ur scary, freaky and for sure, not the right person.

stephanie_sukhareva avatar
Peryton
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are the kind of guys that shoot up a class full of women

lizkaplan avatar
Liza BK
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sounds like the dude is going to have to fork over some cash. He's a pig

kcasnar avatar
Sven Grammersdorf
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel sorry for this guy even though I can't understand his situation

llama_flower93 avatar
Llama_flower93
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It sounds like he's constantly thinking of women and becoming aroused so he continues to think about women, which keeps him aroused. Go take a cold shower and use this thing called will power to control your thoughts.

david2074 avatar
David
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"am reaching" Dude does not understand proper use of past tense.

anoukt avatar
Anouk T
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well ok I think this is actually pretty sad… all of those ‘inclusive’ people on BP having so much compassion to those struggling with depression, bi polar, lgbtq etc etc. this guy literally is craving sth that is completely normal for an adult person to experience and not having physical contact , sexual contact too can have a huge negative impact on a person. Ok his conclusions about women are wrong and stupid but the fact that he’s craving physical connection is completely normal and the fact that he can’t have it is sad not sth to laugh about

ewing-clare avatar
Clare E
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He doesn't speak about women like they are people, just objects. You won't find much sympathy for that.

Load More Replies...
View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu

Also, women are much more likely than men to say someone they have dated or been on a date with has pressured them for sex (42% vs. 19%) or touched them in a way that made them feel uncomfortable (35% vs. 9%).

The gender gap is smaller, but women are still more likely than men to report that someone they have dated sent them sexually explicit images they didn’t ask for (25% vs. 19%) or spread rumors about their sexual history (16% vs. 11%).

#27

Homie Just Kept Going

Homie Just Kept Going

reddit.com Report

#28

I’m So Sorry For Your Troubles But Iphones Don’t Boost Your Chances Of Getting A Girlfriend

I’m So Sorry For Your Troubles But Iphones Don’t Boost Your Chances Of Getting A Girlfriend

reddit.com Report

See Also on Bored Panda
ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda

It's unclear whether these trends are about to change. A majority of the overall public (65%) says the increased focus on sexual harassment and assault in the last few years has made it harder for men to know how to interact with someone they’re on a date with.

#31

Even The Wings Were Bad This Time

Even The Wings Were Bad This Time

Downwardspiralhams Report

Add photo comments
POST
nitka711 avatar
Nitka Tsar
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I bet what he sees as them „flirting“ was just them being friendly, too

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#32

I Thought You Were A Good Person

I Thought You Were A Good Person

thomkhemet2 Report

#33

Nice Guy Stops Gangster With Katana

Nice Guy Stops Gangster With Katana

Metal-Marauder Report

Add photo comments
POST
melelliott avatar
Ripley
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This didn't happen so hard it unhappened some things that actually did happen.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#34

I Winced

I Winced

SAHLOFOLIDA Report

Add photo comments
POST
19aclunie avatar
BobTDG
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's not the point of the game, also technically not a question, it's a request.

View more commentsArrow down menu
#35

I Felt This In My Soul

I Felt This In My Soul

ClevelandEmpire Report

#36

Who Hurt This Man

Who Hurt This Man

RainingJayy Report

Add photo comments
POST
cali-tabby-katz avatar
Lakota Wolf
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm female and I find it kind of sad that the woman in the original tweet equates playing League of Legends as (apparently) rendering a guy un-dateable XD However, she can have her own preferences, and that reaction/reply though, yikes!

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#37

Now That's Some Sadcringe

Now That's Some Sadcringe

SynthMstr Report

#38

B-But, M'lady, I Thought We Were... Friends?

B-But, M'lady, I Thought We Were... Friends?

DontTouchYourKnob Report

Add photo comments
POST
landaulitewski avatar
Jaaawn
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, you never were a friend as this sounds like just a business transaction tbh.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#39

You Aren't Dating The Right Guy If You Aren't Dating This Guy

You Aren't Dating The Right Guy If You Aren't Dating This Guy

carleyxquinn Report

Add photo comments
POST
lizardxu avatar
Jing Yi Xu
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The fact that he thinks he can make changes to my house and things without permission and think I'll be grateful for it...shudder

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
See Also on Bored Panda
#40

They've Been Dating About A Month And Are In Their 30s

They've Been Dating About A Month And Are In Their 30s

Tysinna Report

Add photo comments
POST
historyharlot93 avatar
Historyharlot93
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m confused? Did NiceGuy have 2 dates and decide they’re engaged? Like Michael Scott photoshopping himself into girlfriends pics of her and her kids then sending out as his Christmas card?

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu

Note: this post originally had 74 images. It’s been shortened to the top 40 images based on user votes.