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Despite the best information system in the history of humanity (meaning, of course, the internet), there still are all too many myths, misconceptions and stereotypes that just won’t give up the ghost. Surprisingly, even something as big as “how roughly half the population lives and thinks” can still be swirling in mystery.
Someone asked “What is 100% a myth about Men?” and people online decided to set the record straight. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your own thoughts, examples and experiences in the comments section down below.
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#1
That developing feelings for a platonic girl friend means you were only friends with them because you wanted to sleep with them.
It's an insanely crude way of looking at something like that. Most often it's just because you built an extreme level of trust with that friend and then wanted to be around them more, not because of some initial desire.
François Bouzigues 2 months ago
The initial level of attraction is nothing compared to the compound interest build by the bonding and proximity.
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#2
That a man doesn’t need hugging, caressing and cuddling as much as a woman does. The sense of touching has been devalued and the sense of smell has been debased.
Tobias Reaper 2 months ago
we sometimes go long periods of time without physical touch from another human
#4
That we can't have long-term, close platonic women friends.
#5
I think the thing that is 100% a myth is the underlying notion that *anything* about humanity is 100%. Whenever I hear “most men are XYZ” or “most women are XYZ”, I know that whatever comes next is completely made up.
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 months ago
It's like hearing one of Trump's "Sir Stories". "Sir... Tears in his eyes, this big strong man..." Yeah that didn't happen.
#6
That we can’t take care of children. I’m a guy and I helped raise and take care of several of my siblings when my mother was going through chemo.
#7
That we dont want/need affection or compliments.
We actually do to a crippling degree.
We've just been socialized to feel ashamed by that need and the vulnerability that inherently comes with it. So we avoid it, project that shame onto others, convince ourselves its toughness and continue the cycle.
#8
That we not good grammer.
#9
That we aren't sentimental.
Tobias Reaper 2 months ago
I have an empty Jack Daniels bottle from nearly 10 years ago i kept because it was from when i spent my first christmas with my girl
#10
That we get instantly turned on just by looking a beautiful woman.
Women forget that we also need mental stimulation to feel attraction. My ex thought she could act however she wanted towards me and that I would get over it instantly and be able to do it with her because she was beautiful.
And honestly looks without connection mean nothing to me.
StrangeOne 2 months ago
A person's real beauty from within does eventually shine out to the exterior, and that can either make a beautiful woman even more beautiful, or a beautiful woman look like an evil queen about to be turned into a h*g.
#12
That we don't need emotional support and appreciation, or to be asked how we are doing once in a while.
Doctor Strange 2 months ago
Everyone expects me to be there for them, but when I need someone?
#16
Laziness. TV loves to perpetuate laziness among men but that's just not true among any of my guy friends. I think it comes up because priorities are different between men and women. The only guy I know who watches football "all day" is the busiest man I know the other 6 days of the week. Some time for family and some for work, and then a good bulk of hours one day for himself.
#17
Circumcision is harmless.
#18
100% myth everyone in a “gender” is the same
No one is the same and you better get used to it, I.e. treat everyone as an individual.
#20
Men can't raise children. I raised two, both graduated High School a year early.
#21
That we think you look better with make up on.
StrangeOne 2 months ago (edited)
My bf doesn't really care for the makeup. He prefers my natural features. But he wouldn't stop me from wearing it. There was only one time he told me I didn't look good. He was right. I rushed the makeup, it looked too dark and I just looked like a mess. It still hurt, though, but I appreciate his honesty, now. He's never said I look bad without makeup, so there's that.
#24
“Men have no feelings.” No, they do have them. They are just stigmatized like crazy if they outwardly act vulnerable with anyone. People put pressure on men to be these stoic machines. “Man up, and deal with it.” And the second they show any emotion that can be seen as a weakness, it is used against them.
Earonn - 2 months ago
Fortunately, this sick mindset seems to be on its way out. And the more of you risk it and show their emotion and stand by them, the sooner it will die. Yes, unfortunately you will have to risk the pain for it, that's shyte, but that's how it works.A lot of us ladies are on your side!
#25
We walk around not thinking about anything but whats happening. maybe some, but there are those who overthink everything constantly.
#26
That we also can just walk around at night with no fear of being attacked or jumped lmao like what?
I got stabbed walking alone at night.
#27
That men don’t like compliments, most men actually remembr the few genuine compliments they get for years.
#29
Private part size does not correlate to any other body part (hands/feet). I can almost palm a basketball, but... you know what, never mind.
#30
Men can't cook. If I didn't cook, my family would never eat good meals.
#32
That we’re safe walking around alone at night. I’ve been jumped twice and there’s always a woman ready to point out, that my attackers were other men as though it made some kind of difference.
Fellfromthemoon 2 months ago
More young adult men are attacked on the streets than any other cohort.
#34
That it's not manly to have feelings, appreciate compliment on our looks, to want hugs or to cry.
#35
That they always pee standing up.
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 months ago
Definitely not true. You land yourself hung-out life a fruit bat on a hot day, you sittin'.
#36
It's a total myth that men don’t express their feelings. Many guys are just as emotional and vulnerable as anyone else!
#37
That men don't clean. In my experience, the "dirty people" percentage is simular amongst men and women. Someone who wants a clean house will clean it. Someone who will find excuses will find excuses. Someone who wants a clean house without cleaning it, is an a-hole. (Degrees of cleanliness can vary).
#38
That we're less emotional than women.
Michael Largey 2 months ago (edited)
When a man gets all worked up, he's passionate and in the moment. When a woman does, she's emotional and on her period.
#39
Men are just as social and/or also just as lonely as many women. There is no mental divide when it comes to our social needs .
Anthony Elmore 2 months ago
Honestly, sometimes it feels like it's more lonely than women. I realize that's just a bias from not having full perspective, but man sometimes it's hard to ignore. Consider that most girls have gone through sexual harassment, cat calling, ect. The fact that this generally doesn't happen to most men does not go unnoticed. It feels completely broken to be jealous of unwanted advances, but the inverse of this is not receiving any unwanted advances because no one wants you. Again, this is (hopefully) false, but the mind is a ridiculous thing. You wouldn't think lack of sexual interest wouldn't translate over to actually feeling lonely, but the male mind is exceedingly good at associating lack of sexual interest to lack of a partner, where it just ends up feeling like loneliness. The whole thing feels absolutely ridiculous.
#40
We lack emotional intelligence. I’ve been in serious relationships where I’m the one with more emotional intelligence. As a guy, this can be weird in certain instances.
#42
That we dont love gossips.
#43
That we act masculine out of insecurity. at least for me. I act masculine because that’s my nature. And masculinity isn’t inherently toxic.
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 months ago
Not all men, but some men are definitely acting hyper masculine because they are insecure. Andrew Tate built a profitable fanbase off of them.
#44
That acting manly is the same as being manly.
#45
I would like to think private part pics are a myth. I can't imagine that many dudes are out there sharing images of their junk. However, its entirely possible I'm placing too much faith in dudes.
Caffeinated Ape 2 months ago
Too much faith, unfortunately. You'd think people wouldn't have to be told not to send unsolicited dîck pics, but alas...
#48
That men are simple creatures.
Those clips showing men playing something random captioned "Men are simple creatures"
Tf we aren't.
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