It can be easy to fall into the trap of forgetting that the other half of the population lives a very different kind of life. The things that you might do without a second thought can, at times, be completely out of the ordinary for someone else.
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Accidentally walking behind a woman at night and quickly going to the other side of the road or slowing down to create distance so you don’t seem like a creep.
Several years back, my wife and I moved abroad. Our first Christmas back in the US we had separate guys/ladies nights to catch up with our old friends. When we got back that night she was able to give me an update on everyone because for the past few hours they just sat in a circle and took turns talking about their lives. When she asked me about the guys, I responded “I dunno, we just ordered pizza and played video games”.
Me and the bros have been friends for like 15 years… I think we have a total of 3 pictures together haha
Not having any real friends to support them through tough times.This is particularly true of boomers - I hope it won’t be the same for my generation. As I watch my parents and their friends get old, sick, and die, I see that none of the men visit each other in hospital or even know why their “friends” are sick. My mom and her female friends spend their days checking in on and taking care of each other. But when a husband gets sick, there is no one except their wife to take care of them.The only exception in my parents' friend-group was the gay male couple. They had a community of gay men supporting them.
Being scared of randomly being accused of being a creep in public, possibly even reported, even though you’re just minding your own business.No, I’m not staring at you, I’m thinking about a certainly relevant scenario about how I would fight off a random armed bank robber right now and my state of mind is “Where am I going again? Oh, look, a bunch of ants. Nice.”
That side step to unstick your nutsack.
Being friends with someone and knowing absolutely nothing about them
The one who gets roasted the most is probably our star of the group. We insult because we love.
stopping to pick up a good stick
Having no decorations whatsoever.
Deciding to do something and leaving the house 5 minutes later to get it done.
Using shampoo, conditioner, body wash and face wash from the same bottle
Body hair. It’s fine for men to have hairy legs, armpits, etc., but everyone loses their mind if they see a woman with body hair
Nodding to other random dudes on the street, and getting nods back in acknowledgement
Going literal years without any sort of physical contact
Idle mode, literally not thinking of anything for a short period of time
Strapping something down and saying “that’s not going anywhere”
Not having to constantly worry about waiting on line for the bathroom/finding a bathroom
SPITTING ON THE SIDEWALK. WHYYYYY DO THEY DO THAT
Washing your hair every time you shower
Been working out at a local gym for half a year with 3-4 guys . Don’t know their names. Don’t plan on asking.
Sleeping on a mattress on the floor with no sheets and only one flat yellow pillow.
I have cried once in the last 15 years and it was when I watched my father die 12 years ago. I don’t ‘try not to cry,’ I just don’t cry. My wife and my 7 sisters have very clearly informed me this is, uh, not their normal.
Periods of silence. Sometimes you chill with the boys and just enjoy the moment. No words, just drinking, gaming, smoking, etc in silence..
Walking alone at night to “clear the mind”, as men usually say. I wish I could do that!
Walking around outside topless.
Never venting about your day
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Hiding feelings because of society’s understanding of how men should be
I have a friend I’ve been friends with for nearly 8 years I don’t even remember his birthday or how old he is
Pants with pockets in the front.
The Helicopter
To have just one towel for face, head, body and..a*s…..
Being ignored socially.
No trash can in the bathroom.
Having a beard
Doing nothing
Spending a half hour pooping.
Having low success on social posts, for instance reactions are generally low and dating apps are not really favorable for men.
Getting financially ruined in a divorce proceeding.
Thinking about Rome and the tragedy of its fall.
Getting rejected when asking a woman out and then trying again.
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