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They say you don’t truly know someone until you’ve lived with them. And in most cases, it is true. Once you’ve seen a person being their authentic selves at home, whether while passed out on the couch and involuntarily passing gas or having their eccentric eating habits on full display, can you get a good gauge of their personality. 

In this case, a few women are sharing what they’ve learned about the male species after cohabitating with one. For many of them, seeing the genital complexities and behavioral quirks of the opposite s*x (among many other things) has opened their eyes in more ways than one. 

To our female readers, feel free to share any similar anecdotes you may have. Guys, feel free to enlighten them.

#1

These 43 Women Are Dumbfounded By Their Discoveries About Men After Living With One I've lived with few different men and of each of them I've learnt different things, because they were different from each other.

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David Beaulieu
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2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Really, it feels like someone trying to make a point instead of answering the spirit of the question. Is the point of this article to make the point that all people are individual, or is it to share some examples of how people might be surprised by how someone of a different gender might live if they have never cohabitated with them?

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Daria
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2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This! Most habits/traits can only be attributed to particular individuals, and not to gender as a whole.

Rafael
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2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

True, but the OP could've listed them.

StrangeOne
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2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think that's the point. The point is, no man is the same as the other. Period.

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K Barnes
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2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not a fan of these posts that generalize by gender because there is so much difference among each gender, and many men/women won't fit the generalization and be very different from it. What one person noted about living with men might be the opposite to someone else's experience.

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    #2

    Man assembling a white crib at home, demonstrating living with men and sharing women’s revelations. That the right one can be so awesome to live with. Equal (and sometimes he does more) housework, things I’d drop hundreds to have fixed normally he can just take care of. I haven’t taken out trash in about 8 years. How sensitive they can be (huge bonus because I grew up being told they were brick walls and no feelings. Awful thing to perpetuate) and how supportive they can be. I didn’t know they don’t all fit into the million stereotypes they’re given. Exclusively raised around the worst of the worst, so it was constant pleasant surprises. Feels too good to be true most days!

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    Annik Perrot
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have one of those. Lucky me.

    TheGoodBoi
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just me in general, growing up having male roommates, there was never a point to cleaning really. I'd try and the next moment everything would be dirty again. When I finally got my own place, I kept things clean, smelling nice, organized, fixed. For me, it was living alone that made me appreciate a tidy house!

    Ben Aziza
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Makes me wonder the circumstances of OP growing up. Some ppl get unlucky and are born surrounded by scum I guess. Glad to see her with much better company.

    Andi
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    true for most of us is that we do try - we may get it wrong, but we do try

    SchadenFreudian Psychology
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My amazing partner has taken care of everything I couldn’t manage while recovering from foot surgery. And not only doing the things, but emotional support, keeping my morale up.

    Crystalwitch60
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was married , (thankfully happily divorced so much easier without men around not to mention safer ) I always did all the diy right down to laying wood floors carpet the lot , cos if I didn’t do it m it never got done !! Taught both my kids to do all that to and cook etc , even the lad lol ,he will make a great wife 😂once had a shower to be fitted ,when we split said shower was still in its box 5 yrs on 🤦‍♀️🙄I wasn’t touch electrics ,n he was trained in all that ,point proven lol ,do it yourself it’s easier 😂bar electrics n gas !

    Dilly Millandry
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    100% agree with your last point - don't do electrics and gas yourself. Get someone trained, qualified, registered and insured! Messing with these things yourself often invalidates your insurance, as well as putting yourself at risk.

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    #3

    Man standing by a window, holding a shirt on a hanger, illustrating living with men experiences shared by women. That men will wear the same 'favorite' shirt until it literally falls apart, no matter how many new ones they own.

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    StrangeOne
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not autistic, but I do the same if it's a shirt a particularly like. Actually I do that with all my clothes.

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    Thee8thsense
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a woman, I too, am guilty of this.

    S M
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean…coz it’s the favorite, duh 🙄

    Janissary35680
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also jeans, jackets, and socks. Footwear too for the most part.

    iseefractals
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm gonna hit 42 in about two months, and i still have and wear things that i've had since i was 14. Most of the shirts are still in good condition, though some are sadly starting to show their age, my near 30 year old jeans are a little faded, a little frayed around the cuffs, but otherwise in near perfect condition. Most stuff i've bought within the past 10 years is falling apart after 3-6 months.

    Gerry Higgins
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The older it gets, the softer & more comfy it gets. Just like women

    Crystalwitch60
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wear my fav items of clothing far more than other things . ain’t just men lol

    Wicket
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This! And underwear too!

    AC
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I may be autistic, not diagnosed but they are comfy and don't irritate you. They kinda mould to your body shape. We need clothes that last longer

    Lila Allen
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My brother's best thrift shop find, according to him, was this ancient John Deere shirt. It's been 2 decades and he still has it

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    #4

    Man smiling while holding a sandwich near an open refrigerator, illustrating living with men insights from women shared. They eat so much more. no snacks are safe at home. .

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    Johnnee
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes all men keep hamburger snacks in the fridge

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now that you mention it, this is looking like AI slop. We're gonna see some AI slop on this list aren't we?

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    Beak Hookage
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    2 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm single, but my dad is an absolute monster for food. Every time I come over it's the same thing: "your father ate all the XYZ". Even hiding something special so he doesn't inhale it all and not leave any to share doesn't work. He sniffs it out and it's gone. The really annoying part is that he's also the skinniest member of my immediate family and has never once had to do anything to stay skinny. Jerk won the metabolism lottery.

    Susan Reid Smith
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've learned to be very specific about some things. Asking my husband to save a certain amount of something for the next day works.

    Fire Singer
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's what I found out. If I don't mention things like this yes my husband will eat it all because it's there to eat. But, if I ask him not to eat something or to leave me "X" amount he does. Because he's an adult with self control and actually cares about me too, but he can't read my mind. :)

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    BarfyCat
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband's metabolism in unbelieveable. With how much he eats he should be very obese. Meanwhile I look longingly at a cookie and instantly gain 10 lbs.

    L.V
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's why we each buy our own snacks.

    TheGoodBoi
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm the trash can of the house lol. BUT I only take food that I'm offered/know is for me. I do not dare touch mama bear's cookies/snacks.

    Becky Samuel
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It stands to reason that if someone is 50% heavier than you and/or does a physical job that they will need to eat more.

    Day Andie
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe the taller and more robust part, but when the dude sits in an office. Well, then life is not fair!

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    lolliegag69
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can put my plate down to go use the bathroom and I swear my husband will see it on the counter and think it’s fair game😭😂 If I want to assure it will be there when I return, I must proclaim loudly, “I’m not finished with my food” It’s crazy, nothing is safe in our house!!

    DowntownStevieB
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And, by snacks she means like real food and not chips. lol

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    #5

    Man opening fridge in a dimly lit kitchen, illustrating everyday moments of living with men in a shared home. How much truth was in the joke that they can't find anything in the fridge and cupboards.

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    Spidercat
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And put it where it's supposed to be...

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    StrangeOne
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How is this just a man thing? The amount of times I've gone to the store thinking we're out of something only to discover it while cleaning out the fridge. Every time.

    Lila Allen
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok my husband and teenage son can be looking directly at the item and still not see it. Fridge blindness is real.

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    George Costanza
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not in my house. I run the kitchen. My wife has no idea where anything is.

    Beak Hookage
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My sister calls it "having a man-look". I think she got it from a TV show.

    v10011011
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s not that we can’t find, we shouldn’t have to “find it”. We wouldn’t have to find it if the women in our lives didn’t “put it away”, which means “find the most illogical spot to put it, and promptly forget where that spot is”. Also, when we are staring at the drawer/shelf/wherever we left it, we aren’t looking for it we are remembering leaving it there and internally trying to calm down about the fact you moved it.

    Fat Harry (Oi / You)
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My (female) partner is the worst one for this in the house. I can even tell her exactly which shelf of the fridge something is on and she STILL won't be able to find it.

    AC
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When the wife cleans I can't find anything. It is organised chaos with men, we know where everything we need is

    Day Andie
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, dogs, how I feel this. That garage--which has never held a car unless he's working on it--is a black hole. Thirty years ago I organized the common tools--screw drivers, hammers, tape measures, pliers, wrenches, drill bits, etc. and begged him to keep them that way. And he did! Because it was logical. But try to find a chain saw file, or the metric sockets or the impact wrench. There's no logic to it. If it doesn't have a home, it could be anywhere. And the places he puts stuff moves in some inscrutable fashion. And then there's the special piece of oak that he uses to hammer this with, or the old broken drill bit that he uses to poke that with because it's harder than a nail, or the chunk of iron that's a pry bar, or the wooden thing-gummy that's a template for doing that thing.... Organized chaos with an extra helping of shambles.

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    iseefractals
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If we put something in a specific place, we expect it to be there when we next go after it. We don't expect to have to look in a different drawer, cabinet, or totally different container in the fridge, that's now been moved to a drawer covered in stuff we don't recognize.

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    #6

    Young man sitting cross-legged on the floor meditating in a living room, reflecting on living with men insights. I didn’t realize how much men actually value their alone time - sometimes more than you’d expect, even when living together.

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    winterwidow87
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Definitely not just a man thing.

    respulero
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    More common in men. Much more if I base iin me and my fiends ciecle

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    Spidercat
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This isn't gender specific.

    Beak Hookage
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you interrupt either my dad or myself during our alone time (I'm a girl) neither of us reacts very well.

    Sam Trudeau
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes the people battery needs to recharge before you can keep using it.

    Gerry Higgins
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why we never want to go out dancing after we move in together.

    Lila Allen
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You gotta pick the right woman. I have never, ever wanted to go out dancing.

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    Day Andie
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yah gotch yer introverts, and yah gotcha extroverts. It's when the two collide that there's trouble.

    Grumpy old man
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    100% alone with my boy dog sleeping on my feet. 2nd dog to do this. My girl dogs dont

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    #7

    A couple relaxing on a sofa in a bright living room, illustrating insights on living with men shared by women. That living with the right man feels so warm and safe. Just resting my head on his chest at night knowing that I don't have to worry about anything was the best thing ever. I never experienced healthy love from a man except with this one.

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    Cindy Brick
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope your man read this...he'd be thrilled!

    El Dee
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Being the wee spoon, everyone loves that..

    TheGoodBoi
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everyone. Even though I'm almost twice the size of my wife, having her around me like a backpack is sooooo nice.

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    Crystalwitch60
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ❤️as a beaten wife , n a mentally a****d wife , im so glad to hear this , my last husband was kinda better till he decided to turn my past n ptsd against me , never again ,but I’d have loved that feeling ,I hope your still with him n happy x

    Rali Meyer
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my wife could have written this

    #8

    These 43 Women Are Dumbfounded By Their Discoveries About Men After Living With One Some men don’t stand to pee at home. I’ve been married for a decade and never seen my husband pee standing besides when we’re camping, because he only does it in public restrooms. No complaints here. Cleaner bathrooms and I’ve never once complain about the toilet seat position.

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    Peter Bear
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cis male, and I prefer to sit to do my business. For one, it's a chance to get off my feet, especially at work. For another, it means I can do whatever business needs doing at the same time. Only reason I'll stand to pee is if I'm in a hurry, or I'm literally out in the woods or something. It's a nice perk, but not one I need to use all the time.

    WindySwede
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    to sit is also good for prostate, apparently.

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    Wij
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Less mess. Who needs to clean up p**s all over from splashback? It’s gross

    Igor914624
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I grew up with three older sisters. As a child, I left the seat up and my sister went to use the bathroom in the middle of the night and fell in. I got snatched up out of my bed, and dumped butt first into the toilet on a cold Ohio winter night. That lesson stuck with me. I have never left the seat up since. And I have overheard my wife thanking my sisters for doing that.

    Vylnce NA
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ahh...I see you come from the old school of "men should do all the work".

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    Doug the Special one
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Older man. I find if I sit down to pee it doesn't all come out. Not a good thing or feeling.

    StrangeOne
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    lol That is the struggle women go through, too. This is why it seems like we go to the washroom more frequently.

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    J. Maxx
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was brought up that toilets are for sitting and urinals are for standing. When I got older, I found that lots of men sit to pee, and I wasn't some kind of weirdo.

    George Costanza
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Way cleaner to sit. I only pee standing up in public restrooms at urinals. And in the shower, haha.

    Day Andie
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmmmm, I was going to up-vote you until I hit that last sentence. I guess I'll up-vote you anyway, as long as you promise to never to shower at my place.

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    David Beaulieu
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You stand to pee at a urinal. A toilet was designed for sitting.

    Isaac Harvey
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It helps when you have to… um… expel both types of waste.

    SchadenFreudian Psychology
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As long as you leave the bathroom as clean as you found it, I’m happy.

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    #9

    These 43 Women Are Dumbfounded By Their Discoveries About Men After Living With One Men will act like they are low maintenance, but the truth is they secretly form emotional bonds with hoodies, mugs, and random tools.

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    Francois
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You are wrong ... it is not a random tool.

    Anthony Elmore
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Confirmed. Mine is a solid brass hammer that I poured for myself. It is ridiculously heavy for its size, but good for avoiding damage on harder metals. It's also shiny and gold, which is pretty fantastic.

    Son of Philosoraptor
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was a child I was fascinated by a small all-metal ball peen hammer my father owned. Made for finish work, it was Thor's hammer in the hands of a 4 year old boy. I'm sixty now, my father has passed away, and that hammer is in the top drawer of my desk. 😀

    Rafael
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of these days I've remembered a specific plier I haven't seen in a while, went to the big toolbox to check on him. Mild panic, checked drawers, the other toolboxes... turns out he was chilling in the car's toolbox. What a scare!

    Crystalwitch60
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guilty as charged lmao ,n female it’s a human thing totally

    Nuku Nyara
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband love the oscillating power tool and all the different kinds of heads he can replace and use

    Uncle Panda
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Part of my 'makes problems go away' kit. I call it my surgical sawzall.

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    iBlank
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    having an emotional bond with tools usually causes lower maintenance for everyone else

    TheGoodBoi
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a special hoodie I love. I love all of my tools, I know what toolbox drawer they're each in, organized by what kind of tool. My sock drawer on the other hand...

    Pferdchen
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most definitely. I still have tools from my deceased father and grandfather, and I think of them every time I use them. Some of my own date back to the mid-1970s. They really don't make 'em like they used to.

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    For licensed mental health counselor Ariana Orosz, LMHC, living together introduces new obstacles for the couple to overcome in the relationship. And regardless of whether or not they end up tying the knot, they will need to learn to coexist “on a constant basis.” 

    “A couple will have to learn to be on a similar page, or accept their partner's priorities when it comes to house chores, quality time, amount of physical touch, hobbies, and boundaries around friends and family visiting,” Orosz said, adding that financial constraints are also possible stressors.

    #10

    Man in pajamas drinking coffee and eating cereal in a modern kitchen, illustrating living with men insights. The not sitting down to eat. Just eating out of packets/boxes in the kitchen like a raccoon.

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    Nils Skirnir
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For me Army training. 20 months in VN, most in the field. Plus 6 months on the German/Czech border. Then 4 years in grad school. I was 19- 27 so things learned then stick with one. Left on my own I’ll still do that at 78

    Grumpy old man
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As long as you left Nam in Nam. My father didnt. My sister's godfather didnt. Uncle Frank is still alive and paints veterans portraits in Austin. God bless you

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    David Beaulieu
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where do you live that raccoons stand in your kitchen eating out of packets?

    Day Andie
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The d**n things haven't gotten into the kitchen yet, but I"m sure if they did they'd feed out of the cereal boxes and the bread wrappers, because they get into the garage and open up the dog and cat food bags.

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    SouthernGal
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I call this out of the box or over the sink eating “feral feeding”.

    Uncle Panda
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always called it 'eating over the sink like a college kid.'

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    Alejandro Ordóñez Villar
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My wife calls that eating like a rat, I’m guilty as f**k

    Cara Vinson
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband and I eat like racoons on the daily.

    TheGoodBoi
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh...sorry 😁. At least I close the box and put it where it belongs!

    Isaac Harvey
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’ll come in handy WHEN the apocalypse happens.

    StrangeOne
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That just keeps the crumbs and mess contained to the kitchen.

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    #11

    Man sitting on couch cooling off with a fan at home, illustrating living with men experiences shared by women. How little they seem to think about their own comfort or try to problem solve around lower-stakes things. My husband is constantly pleased and impressed by things I do around the house or for him to increase our/ his level of comfort. It just doesn't even occur to him that he can change his environment or buy himself something that might improve his quality of life. I've known other men like this too. One of my favorite examples is a male friend complaining about how hot his new apartment was getting, so I suggested buying a fan, and the look of confusion this man gave me... never even occurred to him there might be a solution to his problem.

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    Spidercat
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ha...ok guilty as charged. Men will put up with the oddest stuff sometimes.

    Uncle Panda
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    2 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My closest friend of 40 years is also the widow of my other closest friend of 40 years. He died of cancer six years ago. L and I take care of each other, like a couple but we're not romantic. Still, I repair light switches, doors, etc. and she occasionally reminds me that most of my choices were optional and better ones were available. It works for us.

    Becky Samuel
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband's workmate, who is very well paid in a sales position and has a lot of spare cash, was complaining that keeping his flat clean was eating up a lot of his time and making him so stressed out. When we suggested he get a cleaner he was shocked at the idea, it just never occurred to him to use his money to solve his problem.

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He couldn't think of how to cool his apartment himself? That doesn't sound normal.

    Bored Sailor
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, I have always had my ceiling fan on since I was a kid. Never ever lived without a fan.

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    Crystalwitch60
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    2 months ago

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    That’s cos their mothers never taught em right !, they expect us to do every little thing for them n op you is guilty of doing that to an ott point he doesn’t have to think for him self , anymore than he did when he was living with parents

    Doug the Special one
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    2 months ago

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    Yes men will put up with the oddest things. Women!

    #12

    Man working on laptop, relaxing on couch in modern office space, illustrating living with men concept. How quiet they can be.

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    HF
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    very few situations require a live comment track

    TheGoodBoi
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For me, I work in a very loud environment where you have to pretty much yell to communicate. When I get home, I just like peace and quiet. My wife often asks if I'm alright, I am, just like the quiet lol

    Janissary35680
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do not need to make noise to prove that I exist or am still alive.

    Crystalwitch60
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    2 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had no complaints on that score lol ,I love the peace , and own company totally ,

    Day Andie
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Husband and I have our off and on moments, but I do think that we can appreciate each other giving space. We can go three days without saying 'nary a word, and then it's "Oh, hey, yadda yadda yadda." And then back to quiet.

    SchadenFreudian Psychology
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not at my house. My partner is much more chatty than I am.

    Fire Singer
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have legitimately forgotten my husband was home before when he's been in his computer room playing games or working or something!

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    “I've seen partners lose everything because they assumed ‘living together for 10 years’ gave them the same rights as marriage,” he said.

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    #13

    Young couple sharing a laptop on a couch, smiling and relaxed, highlighting women’s revelations after living with men. How much capacity for love, understanding, communication and expression they can have in an emotionally safe environment.

    How f*****g infectious and amazing their laughter can be.

    How they are two totally different men with you vs with others. You get to see all of their good that they'd just not care to show anyone else.

    They can fart so loud...

    Edit: Oh and they like cleanliness too.

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    #14

    Woman examining her face in the mirror while a man smiles behind her, illustrating women's revelations after living with men. When my little sister moved out she texted me about how she never realized how considerate I was with our shared bathroom growing up until she lived with other dudes. The key is I rage clean anytime im mad or have a bad day I clean the f**k out of something really aggressively to calm down.

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    Reemerger
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A great way to channel that rage into sth productive.

    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It really is , I clean if I’m angry or stressed ,to it’s very productive isn’t it lol

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    SchadenFreudian Psychology
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some men really are neatniks. The stereotype that they’re all slobs is wrong. My father, my first husband, and my partner have all been tidy.

    Mark Alexander
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd keep you as p-o'd as possible.

    Niels AirMax
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same here. A clean home is the best way to a clean mind. Soooo satisfying! 😌

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    #15

    Man enjoying a slice of pizza outdoors, illustrating casual moments in everyday life and shared living experiences. How much they eat. How much it costs to feed them said gargantuan amount they eat.

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    Eastendbird
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mum said once that when I left home she noticed the food bill dropped slightly, when my brother left home it halved.

    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Op wait till you are feeding two teenagers 😂my now 21 yr old son was same as a teen , so my my eldest lass, grown kids eat more than grown men do totally

    L.V
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am one of 3 daughters. My aunt has 3 sons. Once, her and my mother compared how much they would need to cook to feed the family. Double the amount, that was what it took! All 3 of us were teens, while one of my cousins was still in primary school 😄

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    Man in the mirror
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    1000 extra calories a day, the often ignored blue tax.

    That begs an important question: Does living together strengthen a couple’s relationship if they’re not married yet? According to Michelle Cantrell, LPCC, owner and clinical director of The Center for Growth & Connection, it depends on how and why couples decide to cohabitate. 

    “When both partners intentionally choose to move in together from a place of alignment, emotional readiness, and shared values, it can deepen intimacy and help solidify the foundation of their relationship,” she said, adding that the opposite may happen if a couple chooses to move in together because of convenience, financial pressure, or a desire to “fix” their disconnection.

    #16

    Hand reaching into drawer full of colorful men's socks, illustrating life living with men and shared revelations. Maybe it’s just my husband, but I’ve never seen anyone buy so many socks. Constant need for socks. Too many socks.

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    Spidercat
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Check his toenails...a toenail will wear a sock out in hours

    Babs Ishkabibble
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Check his toenails. LOL. A man should be able to manage his own hooves please and thank you.

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    Peter Bear
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My wife has twice the amount of socks I do, so I think this might just be you.

    Grumpy old man
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Arch support? Cotton in summer, wool in winter? I'm always looking for a perfect work sock

    Keith Handly (Ike)
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My feet are unbelievably sweaty. She should be *glad* he changes his socks.

    SchadenFreudian Psychology
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The right socks can make a big difference, as I recently discovered myself (swollen foot after surgery.) Get the good ones. Spend the money!

    Uncle Panda
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or a way to live with stinky feet.

    Cindy Brick
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    According to Husband, it's because they're "lost" somewhere between dirty clothes basket and dryer. (I don't wear them!) He stopped accusing me of doing it, when I pointed out that I just wash what's in the dirty clothes basket.

    Fat Harry (Oi / You)
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not that I buy socks, it's that everyone GIVES me socks every birthday or Christmas. I had to ask people not to buy me socks last year and everyone STILL got me loads of pairs. I have some I haven't even opened yet.

    Day Andie
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Husband says he needs socks but has socks in great shape that he never wears because he's afraid they'll wear out. See above for emotional attachment to socks.

    Mook The Mediocre
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are the socks crispy and crunchy and smell familiar, yet odd? Might explain a thing or two, wánkwise.

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    #17

    A woman and man sitting at a dining table with food, candles, and flowers, reflecting on living with men. That they do appreciate the candles, rugs and things we add to our space that make it "home". My husband had two sets of simple cotton, gray sheets as a bachelor and now sleeps on sheets of bamboo or Egyptian cotton. He would never have bought those things for himself but he loves that I do.

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    Spidercat
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These things used to be known as the "feminine touch". We appreciate it greatly when it happens but it would never occur to us to do it for ourselves.

    Grumpy old man
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We dont buy nice things on purpose because you'll buy what you want and we want you to be happy. I sleep on a couch with 3 dogs.

    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well you could sleep in a bed lmao ,but love that the dogs sleep with you x mine sleep on my bed with me bliss

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    Huddo's sister
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm one of the supposedly rare women who doesn't see the point of candles etc.

    nicholas nolan
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Egyptian cotton sheets make my skin crawl.

    ttirreg
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol, no candle firestarter kit in my house. And yes i thought about my frensh terry waffle lounge robe all about myself

    #18

    Happy couple wrapped in a white blanket sharing a tender moment, reflecting women's revelations after living with men. He's never cold. I always have cold feet, even when it's warmer outside. He serves as a hot water bottle.

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    Grumpy old man
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol. Classic one panel cartoon of devilish looking wife waking up sleeping man with cold feet

    David Beaulieu
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait until you reach your late 40s. The temp thing switches completely.

    Grape Walls of Ire
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not here. I'm the one with cold, dēad hands.

    ttirreg
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol me 2. But she on the other hand cant stand the heat like i do in the summer

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    Apatheist Account2
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My wife is warm, I'm cold. It's not specific, it's just people.

    SheHulk
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am really warm all the time. It´s such a relief to me that we are now in autumn! I wear just a t-shirt as a top well into autumn and people are constantly asking if I'm not cold. No I'm not, otherwise I would put on a jacket.

    Annik Perrot
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Might change with age. He was the "never cold" one and I'd snuggle against him to get warm. Then, about the time when I started having hot flashes, he began complaining that it was chilly...

    Ronja Oksanen
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This should be higher on the list 😁

    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m never cold , it’s a human thing , some people feel the cold some of us don’t , I’ve got my own internal heating system now a days to lmao I might be thru the menopause but I still get the hot flushes very useful in winter 😂

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    If cohabitation is what a couple decides on for their next step, Orosz advises discussing priorities before doing so. The conversation must include the boundaries around visiting family members, date nights, even seemingly menial topics like handling house chores. 

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    “Definitely don't brush it under the rug or else you'll be tripping over it every day,” she said.

    #19

    Man grooming his beard with scissors and comb in front of a mirror, highlighting daily living habits of men. My wife didnt know you have to trim a moustache. She thought it just grows in a certain way and you get what you get. I love this woman.

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    Spidercat
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair...what do we know about leg or underarm hair...mines a horror show.

    Zena
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She didn't understand that hair grows?

    🇺🇦 🇵🇸 TribbleThinking
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She probably thought that it was like eyebrow hair, which tends to have a naturally self maintaining shape.

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    Anthony Elmore
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    2 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You don't HAVE to trim it to keep it short. I find that if mine gets too long I end up eating half of it on a regular basis. I would STRONGLY recommend trimming it, though.

    #20

    Man with glasses relaxing on a bean bag chair in a bright modern living room after living with women experiences Most men can actually sit and not think.

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    Peter Bear
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is entirely dependent on how you define 'thinking'. My brain never shuts up, I'm always thinking about something. It just might not be anything even remotely useful.

    Uncle Panda
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have an entire lobe of the brain that invents things, constantly. I don't direct it, I tend to look in and ask what it's doing. "But we already have coat hangers. Honestly, why not work on something useable?!"

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    Grape Walls of Ire
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most of the time I look deep in thought, but really I'm just listening to music in my head.

    nottheactualphoto
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes I sits and thinks. Sometimes I just sits.

    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sorry, I should have seen this before putting my 2c in.

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    Rafael
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What surprises my wife the most is that I can sit and not worry. Even during times of crisis, I can choose to set the worry aside and thing about the Roman Empire or something.

    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Sometimes I sits and thinks, and sometimes I just sits".

    Grumpy old man
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sleeping with our eyes open, really

    Beak Hookage
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I've often seen you sitting and thinking." "I don't always think. Sometimes, I just sits."

    Niels AirMax
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We think a LOT. We just enjoy you being quiet. 🤷🏼‍♂️

    Jackie Lulu
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes my husband appears to be deep in thought. I'll ask him what he's thinking about and he'll tell me he's solving a mathematical equation.

    SchadenFreudian Psychology
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wanda Sykes did a bit about this a few years ago. I can’t find it online right now, but the gist of it was: “You know when you ask a man, ‘What are you thinking about?’ and he says, ‘Nothing’? Yeah….they can do that!”

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    #21

    These 43 Women Are Dumbfounded By Their Discoveries About Men After Living With One That men really aren't that complicated and enjoy chilling (im so happy he doesn't need constant attention or empty conversations) he likes his hobbies and completing tasks around the house. Somebody to be there to help you when you're down without judgements. (Unless you have a defective one, i suggest a hard reset or return to manufacturer for replacement )

    Men are like succulents they're easygoing, but if you aren't aware of the things that they need to thrive, you can easily end up with a dead plant. They aren't as strong as they seem, but at the same time, they're resilient and sturdy. They have different needs for different types of succulent, but overall, they have the same basic needs.

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    Beak Hookage
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Given that I've managed to k i l l not one but two cactuses, it's probably for the best that I don't have a boyfriend.

    iBlank
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    at least you probably don't have to worry about over-watering boyfriends

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    Serena Myers
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fortunately, men don't get mealybug or greenfly!

    Son of Philosoraptor
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This! We are simple creatures! We need affection, some space, and inspiration: we protect you, we build this for you, etc.

    Uncle Panda
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Considering changing the username to Prickly Pear. If it fits...

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    Locke shared a very practical piece of advice: don’t co-mingle accounts and finances. She urges keeping everything separate until both partners knowingly and intentionally decide to combine them. 

    “Also – communication is key – ensuring that there are lines of communication so that each side knows boundaries and expectations,” she added.

    #22

    Man sitting on bed using phone in a bright room, illustrating insights from women living with men revelations. They like chilling in their underwear a lot more than I thought. I live with my bf, and as soon as he comes home, the pants come off and he just sits and chills. He says it simply feels comfortable and he feels less sweaty down there. Fair point honestly .

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    Rika
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a woman and I take my clothes off as soon as I get home. I just don't see a reason to bother with wearing clothes when the only other person in my home is my husband who has obviously seen me naked before.

    Fire Singer
    Community Member
    2 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not comfortable walking around naked, not because my husband, but because we have large windows and I have a dog with no boundaries. But I have my "lounging pajamas" and my "sleeping pajamas" and that's what I wear in the house. No jeans, no bra, I'm gonna be comfy in my home thank you!

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    Grumpy old man
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Finding the right underwear is hard. I dont like the pouch kind. I need to swing free

    Zena
    Community Member
    2 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then wear boxers. But honestly, what does your comment have to do with the guy chilling in his underwear? If they're uncomfortable, I would think they would still be uncomfortable without pants.

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    James016
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At home we wear what we call our comfy clothes which is essentially our PJs

    AC
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why doesn't my wife do this? I walk around naked and she seems to think I don't want to see her amazing body all the time

    Unkeptwoman
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Both of us are n**e unless we have company. Clothing is overrated.

    Tropical Tarot
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It took an Act of Congress to get my father to wear shorts much less long pants. I grew up in an area that each house is on two or three acres but the neighbors could see our front porch and him standing in his underwear and calling the dogs or cats in.

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unless I have company over, I don't feel the need to wear pants at home. I get home and I'm getting in my pajamas, pants are optional. This is the ultimate feeling of knowing you're in your own private home.

    Child of the Stars
    Community Member
    2 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know some women are the same, but this really does seem like a mostly male thing. My only at-home clothing rule for my kids (one born female, one born male) is if we have company, you must wear pants. My afab child is like me and prefers to wear pants all the time like me, my amab child prefers not to.

    Anyone-for-tea?
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do we really need a four letter abbreviation for boys and girls now? Can’t we just let children be children and then if they decide later on they want to be a different gender, then we will respect that decision at that time, but “afab” and “amab” just feels very unnecessary to use when describing a child.

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    Bored Sailor
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am hot blooded and wear shorts and a shirt, but my wife will go underwear and bra and wrap up in a blanket. So I think not gender based choice.

    LillieMean
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband runs hotter than me and when I have to wear long pants, socks and a long-sleeved shirt indoors, my husband sits on the couch still in his underwear. When I have to wear a blanket over my sweater and consider keeping gloves inside, my husband admits that it's a little chilly and puts on a t-shirt and thin socks.

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    #23

    These 43 Women Are Dumbfounded By Their Discoveries About Men After Living With One Well I thought I knew what guys were like because I have 2 brothers, but my husband is calmer, cleaner, and more responsible. But there is a universal truth that all men love back scratches.

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    Reemerger
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Scritches are where it's at!

    Serena Myers
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yuki and our new "rescue" Vale, would agree. They love their scritches. Both ex-boys!

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    Dirk Daring
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We're not itchy, it's just a really awesome form of affectionate touch that we've been starved off of our whole lives.

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    #24

    These 43 Women Are Dumbfounded By Their Discoveries About Men After Living With One How common it is for men to have body image issues.

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    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More common that people think , body dysmorphia is a thing in both men and women ,

    Grumpy old man
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I will never look like Brad Pitt... Wheres the ice cream?

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    Reemerger
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Self-perception can be a helluva ride.

    Anthony Elmore
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is exceedingly common, unfortunately. The major difference I think is the tendency for men to give up. We seem to be trapped in the mentality that there's nothing we can do to make ourselves look better due to a large portion of methods being seen as feminine and, thus, taboo. That being said, we also underestimate the amount of options available to us, even if we can't shake off the stigma of things like beauty products, but it's a difficult perception to maintain. Reminds me of that one King of the Hill episode where Hank describes Bobby to Cotton: "He's like mud. Can't build him up, but can't break him down, either". That roughly describes the body image a large portion of males have.

    Mabelbabel
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Men can get a type of body dysmorphia called muscle dysmorphic disorder ("Bigorexia" is what some of the media call it). They become obsessed with putting on muscle to get bigger and work out compulsively. Its tied in with a form of disordered eating too-orthorexia, being obsessed with a very specific diet and a limited intake. It starts mid-late teenage and may be underdiagnosed, because initially, it looks perfectly normal for a young man to go to the gym and eat healthy. It ends up taking over their lives and giving them a lot of emotional and psychological distress. There needs to be a broader awareness-some data suggests that about 1 in 10 men who go to a gym daily to train have disordered eating and behaviour that meets the criteria for diagnosis. It can lead to them trying d***s, or injecting silicone etc to look bigger.

    AC
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is and in my experience, it is horrible

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    #25

    Woman looking frustrated while talking with a man outside, illustrating revelations after living with men. How much rejection they face before finding someone.

    In the early days I was telling my fiance about the two times I got rejected and how I'm still offended. He laughed and said he's been rejected so many times he stopped caring.

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    Grumpy old man
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I only care about two who rejected me.

    Rainbow_Skittle_Who_Diddles
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry gramps but there is some grimy asf down voters today but I helped u break even

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    Bored Sailor
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup especially us older folk it was always considered the man's place to initiate we get used to the rejection. I was so trilled when one of my girlfriends hit on me, I was thrilled and so impressed and thought it was great.

    Isaac Harvey
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And this is why it can be hard to start serious relationships.

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    #26

    These 43 Women Are Dumbfounded By Their Discoveries About Men After Living With One That they get really upset when you parkour your short a**e up to the top shelves because that's just what you do as a small person... My poor other half. I swear he thought I didn't believe in stepladders or something, and he still has a minor heart attack when I SpiderFortuna my way up the counters to get to s**t I can't reach in the high cabinets.

    I mean, my dad and brother just thought mum and I zooming up the cabinetry was fine, but my man-type-person... Yeah. I've given him a lot of grey hairs over the years since living together. I like to think I make life more interesting for him.

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    Peter Bear
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a short guy, I do this. This is a height thing, not a gender thing.

    Rafael
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I suppose men tend to be heavier, so stools/ladders are preferrable due to risk of accidents/damage. I'm short and not even heavy, and I avoid climbing on furniture. My wife weights as much as a fat mosquito, so it would not be that big of an issue for her - except she's scared of heights, meaning neither parkour or stools, she will just ask me to do it instead :-)

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    Apatheist Account2
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We had a step-ladder at home, because my biological ladder left when I was young.

    Son of Philosoraptor
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My daughter and ex wife are both 5 feet tall... Very used to this.

    Brian Droste
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am a short person myself. I put things I do not use as much on higher shelves and the things I use more on lower shelves so I don't have to climb or use a step ladder or other things to get anything down on a regular basis.

    SchadenFreudian Psychology
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you’re short, climbing is a lifestyle. Ask me how I know…..

    Ace
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, would kinda freak me out too.

    #27

    Man sleeping on bed wrapped in gray blanket in a bright bedroom, illustrating life living with men revelations. How easily they fall asleep. Of course some men have insomnia, but every man I've dated could lie down and instantaneously just go unconscious, on command. I've never seen a woman fall asleep like that.

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    Cindy Brick
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Two breaths -- that's often how much it takes for Husband to be out. I can take hours.

    winterwidow87
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    2 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My wife is the same. Sure she's on anti epileptic medication so this makes her more sleepy, but she can fall asleep as soon as her head hits the pillow and she never wakes up from naps unless i wake her up (alarms are useless, she turns them off, grunts, and goes back to napping). I have problems both falling and staying asleep, so i envy her a lot.

    Apatheist Account2
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not specific. My wife can fall asleep in 30 seconds, I'm lucky if it's 30 minutes.

    Peter Bear
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For me and my wife, it's the opposite. She's out like a light as soon as her head hits the pillow. I toss and turn for an hour trying to get comfortable. To be fair, we can both nap at the drop of a hat, though.

    Son of Philosoraptor
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My wife! Out in one minute flat! Sooo jealous.

    Rika
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband hits snooze on his alarm every morning, it drives me crazy how he falls back asleep within seconds.

    Reemerger
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My ex-gf could say good night and be in dreamland within minutes. Enviable. I've never had that.

    Cathleen Cummings
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unfortunately, my husband has terrible insomnia. It makes him crazy how quickly I fall asleep.

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    #28

    Man and woman carrying boxes in a bright modern home, illustrating insights from women living with men experiences. How easy physical tasks like carrying things are for them compared to women.

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    Spidercat
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing we can do about nature.

    L.V
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't even try to open jars anymore. Just hand it out to him, and he get a tax of whatever is in it.

    SheHulk
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I find it unbelievable how far my grown son can throw a ball for our dog! Easily three times as far as I can and I´m fairly fit!

    A.J.
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One man trip is the goal.

    Nuku Nyara
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When we come home from grocery shopping he'll grab 2 bags whereas I'll grab 10 and loop them up and down my arms to try to make less trips 🤣

    Grumpy old man
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know women who have trouble with a 25lb weight. I pick up my 30lb boy dog and take him outside easy peasy. Trying to get him to pee outside. I have to show him.

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    Niels AirMax
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Men are awesome, aren't they? 🤗

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    #29

    Man eating salad outdoors while woman smiles nearby, illustrating insights about living with men shared by women. Men can have eating disorders.

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    ANA
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was surprised to hear from some manly men friends the exact amount of calories in each food on my plate. They were able to calculate how much I had eaten in a day and were surprised that I ate "so many calories" and was still "tiny" compared to them, even without training a lot. Meanwhile, my girlfriends will inhale a whole pizza without thinking one second about calories.

    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve known this for decades ,why it shocks people I’ve no idea ffs ,men can also be r a p e d to !!

    #30

    These 43 Women Are Dumbfounded By Their Discoveries About Men After Living With One I didn't realise how common it was for men not to use toilet paper after urinating.


    I brought it up to him. He asked, "why do you think there are no toilet paper rolls at urinals?" My mind was blown. I had never, ever considered that.

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    Zena
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How much time does her husband think she spends in men's restrooms, to know whether there are toilet paper rolls at the urinals or not?

    iseefractals
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ever turned on a TV? Watched a movie? Spent time on the internet? Don't have to be physically present in a space to know what it looks like.

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    George Costanza
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never wiped after peeing. The last drop goes in your underwear. Just how it works.

    Wetbeard-the-Pirate (he/she)
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a person with a d**k, I didn't even know not wiping after peeing was an option. It just seems gross

    dan s
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's what the shake is for. I've passed another unfortunate aging milestone, recently. The realization that at some point in the years ahead, I'm going to be needing adults diapers for incontinence. Not yet, but it's definitely in the post. Sigh. It's normal, I used to know someone who worked in a seniors assisted living facility and she said after age 80, it's pretty much everybody.

    Uncle Panda
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If there's no mess, there's no need to wipe anything. Do you dab a kleenex at your nose when it's not leaking?

    Reemerger
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unacceptable. My undies are not for soaking up... I mean, really?

    Anthony Elmore
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really? Wow.... I didn't know guys actually did that. I could see instances where you would want it, I suppose, but I guess urinals kind of reinforced the idea that you don't need toilet paper for peeing, so I never really questioned it.

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    Day Andie
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Having been around a husband and an ex, and brothers, and a dad, and sons, I can tell you the "shake" works, except when it doesn't. There was a reason I bleached the 'tighty whiteys' of the men in the family that wore them.

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    #31

    It feels like he is infinitely stronger than me. When we play fight and play wrestle, I am like a helpless, weakling against him. It really makes me resent those women's self-defense, reels, and TikToks I've seen. I think they mislead women and are probably dangerous.

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    Peter Bear
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Strength is a factor, but skill is far, far more important. But for the love of all that's holy, don't take self-defense lessons from TikTok. Take them from a qualified instructor.

    Anthony Elmore
    Community Member
    2 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would recommend focusing on an instructor who focuses mainly on weapons. Doesn't have to be guns or even knives/pepper spray/ect. Most nearby blunt or sharp objects are going to do more damage than your body. You do want some unarmed training, wouldn't want to be defenseless without a weapon, but mostly your time without a weapon should be spent finding the nearest weapon. It takes years to become proficient enough with unarmed fighting for it to be a practical solution, and even then, you still don't want to be the only one unarmed in a fight. Don't let me stop you from going for a more traditional form of martial arts, since you'll still pick up useful skills that can be universally applied, it's just much quicker to pick up a chair if you're not planning on committing to martial arts.

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    🇺🇦 🇵🇸 TribbleThinking
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    2 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup. Both MrTribbles are easily twice my strength. Try a hook behind the knee during your next wrestling bout, it can work wonders.

    dan s
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, Kramer IS dominating the dojo.

    Son of Philosoraptor
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My primary training partner in the martial arts was a male only about 5'6" and 135 pnds. But let's be honest women: arm yourselves. Take charge of your own security. Get trained. Don't be passive about your own security.

    Wat Tyler's Revenge
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The best self defense for any person, but especially women, is to run if at all possible. If you have a weapon, don't be afraid to use it immediately if necessary. You can be disarmed in an instant so you might only get one chance. S/he who hesitates is lost.

    Rika
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If your weapon is a gun, you *might* have a chance, but even then, you'll have to process with the recoil and the fact that a single gunshot rarely kills people on the spot. If your weapon is a knife, you'll have to be extremely lucky and hit the "right" place to incapacitate your opponent. In most cases, you'll stab the man but he'll still be fine enough to grab and break your wrist - and obviously take the knife from you.

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    Beef Brisket
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've thought that too, including the cop dramas where the female cop can run at super sonic speed to chase down the male suspect, throw him to the ground, and cuff while he just lies there, moaning in pain.

    Rali Meyer
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes I hug her tight, and she thinks is hard. And I didn't even try hard!

    Uncle Panda
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    2 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's been a few years but Tae Bo (punching style of aerobics) got many people hurt because they thought it was a martial art. It's not - the arm motions are punching motions but nothing else is there, like stance work, how to make a fist you can punch with, etc. I learned this from a wide array of senseis because beat up Tae Bo students wanting something effective was a lucrative surge of new students for a while.

    Sam Trudeau
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, they do say scientifically men are naturally stronger. But as someone who's taken a karate class can tell you, strength by itself isn't the 100% trick

    Apatheist Account2
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hence the concern about trans women having an unfair advantage in some sports.

    Robert Benson
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The cause for concern is logical. However, studies have shown that once their T-levels are lowered for about 1 year, there is no longer a detectable strength difference. Too many people express their concerns as facts without looking for research/evidence.

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    #32

    Man in casual clothing standing at a urinal in a public restroom illustrating living with men insights How poorly they aim despite a lifetime of practice.

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    Jacob B.
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can aim right, but sometimes the "stream" has a mind of its own.

    nicholas nolan
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And if they miss, they clean up after themselves. Unless you're dating a child. Are you dating a child?

    Doug the Special one
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Point left, shoot right. It's always hope for the best.

    SchadenFreudian Psychology
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As long as you leave the bathroom as clean as you found it….I don’t care what you do in there.

    Beef Brisket
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair, sometimes it's not a matter of aim, but the stream has a mind of its own--including sometimes splitting into two or three random streams.

    George Costanza
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We're not in control of our firehose at all times. Yours can only aim one direction. Ours can aim wherever it choose.

    Robert Trebor
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I sit, because I get multiple streams.

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    #33

    How well they cook!
    They tend to be very innovative and instinctual, resulting in tasty, unusual dishes.

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    Brian Droste
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know how to cook and got compliments on my cooking in the past put I am no chef. On the other hand I have a male friend he loves to cook and likes to experiment with food and spices.

    Niels AirMax
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We LOVE to cook for our gals! 😍

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    #34

    Me and my boyfriend done a “test” a few months ago when my flatmate moved out and I had an empty flat for a few months, and he was between places so I was like let’s try it!
    The hair in my sink!!! And he left the cupboard doors open so much. Maybe that’s just my boyfriend BUT THE HAIR IN THE SINK WHEN HE WOULD SHAVE!!!!! I’ve never lived with a man until my boyfriend but CLEAN UP YOUR FACIAL HAIR.

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    Doug the Special one
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And women don't shed hair like there's no tomorow.

    Trillian
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not about the shedding, it's about cleaning it up.

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    Bored Sailor
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is just poor upbringing not a gender issue.

    Rafael
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is something I learned to take care of when shaving. It is basic hygiene!

    iseefractals
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We refer you to the bathtub, the shower wall, the shower drain, the couch, the comforter, any patch of carpet a woman has so much as glanced towards AND....the roller brush on the vacuum.

    Uncle Panda
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Steve Martin had a routine spoofing those that 'create' everything. "... and I create tiny hairs in the sink every morning!"

    Nuku Nyara
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband has always rinsed the sink after shaving twice a week

    Fat Harry (Oi / You)
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the complete opposite of my experience. It's the girls who leave every cupboard and drawer open after getting something from them, and the very long hair that clogs the sink is definitely not from me or their brother.

    Annik Perrot
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm the one leaving the cupboards doors open, and he shuts them with a sigh... and à lot of noise.

    Peter Bear
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sure thing, as soon as you get your hair off our shower walls.

    Day Andie
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Personally, as a woman who had long hair but cleaned it up, and who now has short, short hair, I would actually prefer to find the hair my granddaughters leave *ON* the walls. It's much easier to wipe it off with a piece of wet TP than it is to have to get that zip tie looking thingie that you have to twist down the drain in order to pull out a disgusting rat-like wad of hair when the shower starts draining slowly. Oh, I can yell at the girls to clean up the shower, but they just rinse it down anyway, so... I'd rather do it myself.

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    #35

    They really mean what they say. They are straight forward with their questions and answers. They communicate in a different way than women.

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    Peter Bear
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    C.S. Lewis explained it in a humorous but surprisingly accurate way; women speak a language without nouns. If two men are doing a job, one will say 'put this bowl in the other bowl in that cabinet'. The female for this is 'put this in the other one in there'. This is why men and women have trouble doing jobs together; men need nouns, women don't. So you get the inevitable 'in where?' 'In THERE, of course... ugh never mind I'll do it myself' situation.

    Niels AirMax
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We do. What's wrong, Sweetpea? Nothing. Ok. 🤷🏼‍♂️

    SchadenFreudian Psychology
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It depends. I’ve met some very deceitful men, and some smooth talkers who were utterly full of bûllshit. At least with the blunt, straightforward ones you know where you stand.

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    #36

    Man in pajamas lying on bed using smartphone in a modern bedroom reflecting living with men experiences shared by women I had no idea men's pajama pants had pee flaps lololol.

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    Heather Menard
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mine is they have pee flaps in underwear and I have never seen a man use it. They just pull it over the underwear.

    Beef Brisket
    Community Member
    2 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband has Joe Boxers that have 8 tiny buttons down the pee flap. As if any man is going to undo those tiny little buttons, pull it out, pee, and then re-button all of those tiny little buttons, instead of just pulling down the waist band.

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    Brian Droste
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is more trouble to pull it our of a pee flap then it is just to pull it over your underwear.

    Son of Philosoraptor
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's really a vent for our Aggressive Male Heat lol

    Uncle Panda
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some do but it's a lot easier to just push them down.

    Tropical Tarot
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes they do. There's an elastic band and the fly but there's the fly is just open there's no zipper or buttons or anything. But no one I've dated or asked ever does it. They just pulled the waistband down and pee.

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    #37

    Older man sitting on toilet, smiling and using smartphone, representing daily life moments living with men. How much time they spent in the bathroom.

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    Spidercat
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not for me...in and out like the SAS...as if you were never there.

    Rika
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My grandpa (RIP) would go take a dump and he wouldn't go out of the bathroom until he was done with the daily crosswords grid in the newspapers.

    Uncle Panda
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In and out like a cat in the litter box.

    #38

    The lacking amount of pants they own. My husband owns 2 pairs of jeans. That’s it. That what he works in what he does fun in. He’ll wear each pair for three days and on laundry day he just lounges around in shorts. Then complains that his pants are ripping.

    Also how they can sleep in just about anything. Like my BIL literally sleeps in jorts every night? Like these jorts are specifically designated sleep pants.

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    Anthony Elmore
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is a bit... uh... lacking, even for a guy. We do however sometimes get extra use out of them for work. That's more about only having a few get dirty, though.

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    #39

    I noticed that when my husband is quiet for a while , usually there’s something on his mind or he’s a little stressed. we have 3 bedrooms in our trailer and he has his computer in his room , I always know if he’s stressed bc he will close the door. If he leaves it open then I know he’s probably having a good day lol. I’ve never told him this 😂.

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    #40

    Man shaving in bathroom mirror, illustrating common daily habits of men living with women. I thought my hair was bad for falling out and getting everywhere but no; *beard hair* Was not ready for that one.

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    Fire Singer
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bought a little dust-buster specifically for the bathroom to clean up my hair after I'm done brushing it or straightening it, it's been a game changer!

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    #41

    They can all drop five pounds in a month by giving up lunch on Tuesdays.  I’m over here eating kimchi and quinoa, sleeping like a princess, counting steps and drinking plain water.  I would be lucky to just maintain my weight doing all that.  

    Oh, and more often than not, the helpless dad in sitcoms is based on real life.  I always hoped that was just good comedy.  .

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    #42

    They don't know any more about home maintenance than i do. (We learned together).

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    Day Andie
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Son-in-law is a microbiologist. Most intelligent man I've ever met. Can't hang a picture or put together furniture or toys. Daughter does the practical stuff. He only ever bought new cars and had the dealer do maintenance. Called AAA for flats. Was amazing that daughter changed a flat by herself one day when out of cell phone range. Was really blown away when she changed the oil in the lawn mower and finally trusted her to do the cars. Was astounded when I built shelves in his garage. But hey, we don't know how to run a bio-security lab or do cancer research, so there you go.

    robert erickson
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You are in the minority. You've simply decided to learn or maybe you had to.

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    #43

    That male urine smells super different to woman urine.

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    Uncle Panda
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it were me... I'd get a better hobby.

    Beak Hookage
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I'm in a scummy area like the concrete stairs at the mall carpark, I can always tell dudes have been using it as a pit stop because it does indeed smell very distinctive.

    Uncle Panda
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know if it really worked but somebody developed paint that bounces the urine stream back in the direction it came from.

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    #44

    Woman in a green shirt holding her nose indoors, illustrating relatable moments living with men and everyday revelations. About half of them seriously fart nonstop when they’re at home. I don’t even know how they were holding it all in before that.

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    winterwidow87
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can we please stop pretending that women don't fart or burp? Passing gas is natural, everybody does it.

    Spidercat
    Community Member
    2 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Any decent husband and wife should play "guess my fart" on a regular basis. The rules are simple...when you have a fart, ask your partner to guess the sounds and have them do an impression of their expectations. Let rip and see if they were right. There's no official scoring system but a Dutch oven for one who loses is acceptable. 👍🏻

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    Yrral Spavit
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let me tell you - a really good fart, one where you feel your abdomen deflate, is one of life's greatest things. Entertaining as well

    Nuku Nyara
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband constantly farts and burps because he takes in a lot of air when he eats and drinks. Sometimes he will "swallow" extra air to force a bigger burp when he feels like his smaller burps aren't helping. He said he gets queasy if he doesn't burp deep enough.

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    #45

    Woman in a striped shirt holding a paper towel in a kitchen, illustrating revelations after living with men. My girlfriend says “the amount of paper towels a person can use is much higher than I thought”.

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    Reemerger
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only for a dirty kitchen counter or a spill. If it's only wet, I use kitchen towels and hang them to dry.

    Rinso The Red
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then let's not get started on women and toilet paper eh?

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    #46

    Just how much they like b***s. The number of times I've had to yell "Mitts off!" at him is astounding. He's better now.

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    Miki
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    2 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bооbіes ❤️❤️

    #47

    Man relaxing in bed smiling and holding a remote control, illustrating women’s revelations after living with men. Everything must be turned *all* the way to the max. Ceiling fan? All the way up. Faucets? All the way up. AC? High. Fridge temp? Freeze it *all*! Lights? If he walked through the room, they're on. T.V.? The neighbors can hear it down the road. Lawnmower? Burn rubber. Dryer? High heat.

    The exception: Thermostat in winter.

    Oh. I also never realized bellybutton lint was a real thing.

    Edit to add: Didn't know sneezes could be **SO LOUD**.

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    Beak Hookage
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You should hear my neighbour's sneezes. She sounds like a nuclear bomb going off.

    Mike F
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OP needs to pair up with a blow up doll.

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    #48

    They poop so much. maybe it’s just my bf. i’ll go once a day maybe twice on a crazy day, he’s going every few hours, his friends too. one time i even got frustrated at it because the bathroom always smelled 😂.

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    Rafael
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it is something to do with testosterone, I'll go like a duck, wife's go like a sloth.

    Reddus Heddus
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like a sloth, so your wife climbs down to the forest floor once a week for a p*o??

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    Reemerger
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a lot of poop. I go maybe every three days? In a crazy week maybe on two consecutive days.

    Seedy Vine
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This! I'm always having to schedule in bathroom time around the constant pooping. Yelling out "Bathroom's free!" goes a long way with a man. It also helps to have a packet of baby wipes and a canister of Lysol available.

    Fat Harry (Oi / You)
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every few hours? He needs to see a doctor.

    Brian Droste
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am older and don't eatas much as when I was younger so I don't know if this has anything to do with it but I usually only have to poop once every two, or three days now which I like.

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    #49

    You can eat the same exact things, and while you both have gas, his will smell like the very depths of hell.

    And no matter how old he is, he will cackle when you get caught in a haze of it.

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    Uncle Panda
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a female friend who can outclass me every time. "Does your GI tract run through Jersey?"

    #50

    I had no idea how much joy men get from just standing around and staring into the fridge for no particular reason.

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    Reemerger
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Hello fridge-light, my old friend. I’ve come to stare at you again..."

    Fire Singer
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad likes to stand outside and watch the sprinklers, is that the same mindset?

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    #51

    Man washing hair in shower, relaxing under running water, illustrating daily life living with men insights shared by women. If their body has a lot of hair, your bathroom surfaces will need cleared at least a couple times a week. They're generally not inclined to either deal with it or clean up after it.

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    Man in the mirror
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Men and women's vision work differently on average. Women see details, men see space. He doesn't clean it because he doesn't notice it.

    Rafael
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it is just you. And I mean SPECIFICALLY you - it is difficult to see the sink/bathtub all the way from the other side of the mirror :-)

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    Uncle Panda
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can only see dust when company is imminent.

    #52

    Men will throw their dirty clothes on the floor no matter how many hampers you provide.

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    Reemerger
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope. Never done that, not even as a teenager. Who wants to be surrounded by dirty laundry? Yikes.

    Doug the Special one
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hampers are for picnics! At least they are in the UK.

    Sailing Leprechaun
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the other way around with my fiancee and I

    Igor914624
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bought the hamper and use it. She won't use it at all.

    Uncle Panda
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's this hamper thing you mention?

    Blue Bunny of Happiness
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    True in the case of my ex, but I can’t claim I put my stuff in the laundry basket either, it’s just in a neater pile on the floor.

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    #53

    Men are naturally good at DIY projects. They're also more practical with money hence the lack of new clothes and non-essentials compared to my mountain of impulse purchases.

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    Peter Bear
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wrong. Men are not 'naturally' better at anything, it's just that society teaches and trains us differently from a very early age. Same with money management; that's a learned skill and is not gendered.

    iseefractals
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Men are, statistically more interested in things, while women are more interested in people. We have different interests, thus we develop different sets of skills. Those natural difference, those natural inclinations dictate what we pursue and how we are "trained" That you "can" do something doesn't matter if you don't want too.

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    Anthony Elmore
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Confirmed. I'm good DIY projects, but the mountain of impulse purchases that go with them lead me to believe I could probably be a little more practical with my money. Honestly, this goes for most guys good at DIY projects, or at least a lot. There's always one more tool you need... just in case.

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    Brian Droste
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am a man and I don't have much maintenance skill. Wish I did though.

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    #54

    Men roommates are messy: women roommates are dirty.

    My men roommates might leave dirty socks and shoes in the common areas. My women roommates would leave plates of food all over their room and common areas. They also never rinsed out the tub after showering, and would leave webs of hair in the tub and walls.

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    dan s
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to work for a property mgmt company. I believed the stereotype that women are neat and men are slobs but not true in the slightest. Women's bathrooms- omg. And stop, for the love of god, flushing hygiene products. Men didn't clutter nearly as much, but that's because we generally have a fraction of the stuff. We don't have 17 hairbrushes or 12 bottles of moisturizer. I've lost count of the number of men's apartments that had a chair, a couch, a coffee table, and a TV. In the kitchen, one pot, one fry pan, two mismatched plates, a coffee cup, and two of each cutlery. That was about it.

    #55

    Can be an esports player n die drowning in minecraft.

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