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 JWA

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Posted: 1/4/2007 4:48:21 PM
Here are a few more questions:

How long did it take you to type all these out?

Did you make them up as you typed or have them written down already?

IF you had the definitive answer to ever question would that change a single thing?

Are you like this in person?



Just curious...........................
 WooZ

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My Questions For MEN!!!! IF you can answer one or two of these that would be great!!!
Posted: 1/4/2007 5:20:49 PM

Why are men affraid of something good comming into their life?


It's not that guys fear something good in their lives. Something good is rare, and brings and element of uncertainty. Guys like to be certain about certain things.


Why do men fear commitment?


Men do not fear commitment. Men fear commitment to the wrong person. A man in love only fears loosing his significant other, not being with her.


Why is it that almost everything has to be about competition and winning?


Because it is. This is the conditioning that has been ingrained for thousands of years. Think cave man days where competition meant survival. Now it's just for fun... most of the time.


Why are men not accepting of women with children?


Again think cave man. It is a mans #1 priority to ensure that both his name (as in last name) and his genes (via his children) survive into the future. Why would any man want to spend time, energy and resources in the upbringing of another mans children ensuring that the other guys name and genes make it but not his own.


What is soo scary about wanting to settle down at a young age?


Age is a number, and not a good way to determine mental maturity. Other than that, there is nothing wrong with settling down at a young age.


Why do guys always need approval from their guy friends on most topics?


This to me is a myth. Only insecure people (of both genders) require approval from their peers.


Why do men let their friends influence their decisions?


same can be said of women (so move along).


Why is that everytime a woman want's to have a serious talk about something, the male becomes sarcastic and avoids the conversation?


Men communicate at face value. Women communicate with emotion & words & subtly & etc. Beyond that, i would need more info.


How is it logical for a male to go out all the time, but when the girl he is in a relationship with gets jealous he tells her theirs no reason, when she is never invited?


Both parties to entitled to "go out"


Why is it that it's ok for a guy to have as many girl "friends" as he wants but it's not okay for a girl to have alot of male friends?


Both parties are entitled to have as many friends as they like (regardless of gender)


Why do men run when they fear something?


This is a generalization born of frustration. I need specifics.


What is soooo hard about opening up?


Trust is the foundation for opening up. It may be lacking. Also the problem may be emotional, mental etc. I need more specifics.


Why is it wrong for a guy to talk about his feelings?


It isn't. But I need more info. It could be he's trying to be manly.


How is it that a girl is a slut if she's slept with ten guys but a guy is "master" if he sleeps with ten girls?


Both are sluts.


Why does a man have to act like an ass to his woman when his friends are around?


Because he is a boy, not a man.


What is wrong with a woman wanting to look presentable when she goes out in public?


Define presentable. One person may define a certain style as presentable, while another will say that the very same style is slutty.



Ok, I'm running out of time to respond to this post.

Basically sounds like you are with a boy, not a man. Your relationship is lacking communication. Relationships worth having aren't easy. But one must know when it's worth it and when it isn't.
 Bikeman_

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Posted: 1/5/2007 1:11:03 PM
IF you can answer one or two of these that would be great!!!
Sure.

Why are men affraid of something good comming into their life?
We're not.

Why do men fear commitment?
Misconception.

Why is it that almost everything has to be about competition and winning?
Often in life somebody's gotta win, somebody's gotta lose; which side do you want to be on?

Why are men not accepting of women with children?
Every woman's scenario is different. I suspect some guys wonder what goes through a woman's head to decide to have unprotected sex with losers.

What is soo scary about wanting to settle down at a young age?
A smart guy will be sure of his love before settling down. Do you want young guys to not break up and then cheat on their girlfriends?

Why do guys always need approval from their guy friends on most topics?
Misconception.

Why do men let their friends influence their decisions?
Who wouldn't want to benefit from someone else's life experiences?

Why is that everytime a woman want's to have a serious talk about something, the male becomes sarcastic and avoids the conversation?
Misconception, or the woman is all talk and no action.

How is it logical for a male to go out all the time, but when the girl he is in a relationship with gets jealous he tells her theirs no reason, when she is never invited?
It's not logical. Why do you think it is?

Why is it that it's ok for a guy to have as many girl "friends" as he wants but it's not okay for a girl to have alot of male friends?
Here's a better question: can anybody think of any straight guy who has more female friends than male friends?

Why do men run when they fear something?
A smart man flees from something threatening his livelihood.

What is soooo hard about opening up?
Misconception, or none of the pryers business.

Why is it wrong for a guy to talk about his feelings?
Because he is a man; men don't talk out solutions and then do nothing; actions speak louder than words.

How is it that a girl is a slut if she's slept with ten guys but a guy is "master" if he sleeps with ten girls?
Misconception, both are promiscuous, neither is something to be proud nor ashamed of necessarily.

Why does a man have to act like an ass to his woman when his friends are around?
He doesn't have to. A better question is why would a woman tolerate such behavior?

What is wrong with a woman wanting to look presentable when she goes out in public?
Nothing, I'd think this is normal behavior.

Why do men accuse woman of trying to "impress" another man when they feel like looking good for themselves?
There's a definite line between looking good and advertising.

Why do men fear the words "soul mate" ?
Misconception. That's just a nutty concept.

What is wrong with dressing up to go out for dinner?
Nothing if that's required at the chosen eating establishment.

Why do men lie to hide when they've been meeting other women even though the women their with already knows?
You'd have to tell me.

Why do men draw back in a relationship when other women become interested in them even though they say they really like the person they are with?
Because even though he likes the woman, he knows he isn't interested in the woman sexually; if the relationship advanced with that woman he knows he would cheat.

Hope these answers are helpful.

p.s. I'm going to go back and read the replies to these inane questions. Should provide great humor!
 Blargal

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Posted: 1/5/2007 2:31:28 PM
Why are men affraid of something good comming into their life?
Why do men fear commitment?
Why is it that almost everything has to be about competition and winning?
Why are men not accepting of women with children?
What is soo scary about wanting to settle down at a young age?
Why do guys always need approval from their guy friends on most topics?
Why do men let their friends influence their decisions?
Why is that everytime a woman want's to have a serious talk about something, the male becomes sarcastic and avoids the conversation? Not all men are the same but sometimes they are busy and/or bored and don't wanna talk about it. We get in bad moods to ya know lol.

How is it logical for a male to go out all the time, but when the girl he is in a relationship with gets jealous he tells her theirs no reason, when she is never invited? Well where I wouldn't have a problem taking the gf along there is a thing as a guys night out every so often, though if its all the time then something might be up.

Why is it that it's ok for a guy to have as many girl "friends" as he wants but it's not okay for a girl to have alot of male friends? This is just a silly question....

Why do men run when they fear something? Again not all do but mostly i'd guess it was because we don't want to admit to it I guess.

What is soooo hard about opening up? Men just sometimes arn't to social.

Why is it wrong for a guy to talk about his feelings? Refer to last answer to the last question.

How is it that a girl is a slut if she's slept with ten guys but a guy is "master" if he sleeps with ten girls? Again a silly question not worth an answer.

Why does a man have to act like an ass to his woman when his friends are around? Social behavior often changes the person for men and women.

What is wrong with a woman wanting to look presentable when she goes out in public? Um...wha? Nothing at all o.O

Why do men accuse woman of trying to "impress" another man when they feel like looking good for themselves? I have no clue how to answer this one.

Why do men fear the words "soul mate" ? Some men are afraid of commetment (sp)

What is wrong with dressing up to go out for dinner? Absolutly nothing however some men might look at the gf and find it a bit to slutty to go out in.

Why do men lie to hide when they've been meeting other women even though the women their with already knows? Uhhh cause some guys are just a-holes

Why do men draw back in a relationship when other women become interested in them even though they say they really like the person they are with? They might find something out about the woman that makes them just not think its going to work out. Could be anywhere from not finding the woman sexually attractive to hell bad breath *shrugs*

and on a side note many of these questions could be pointed to women as well, not just men do many of these things.
 ULO

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Posted: 1/5/2007 2:38:00 PM
"Here's a better question: can anybody think of any straight guy who has more female friends than male friends?"

When it comes to male freindship I tend to attract people with a mental age that matches the age my physical appearance gives off.
 Blargal

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Posted: 1/5/2007 2:38:39 PM
woops missed some!

Why are men affraid of something good comming into their life? Some don't like change its all in the persons views and how they see things.

Why do men fear commitment? look above to last answer to the last question

Why is it that almost everything has to be about competition and winning? Its in mens blood and evolution its natural to men to compete on many scales for many diffrent reasons.

Why are men not accepting of women with children? Some don't wanna put in the effort to have a relationship with a woman with a child. Its all on the man not a men as a whole thing.

What is soo scary about wanting to settle down at a young age? People live long lives why try to settle down early, lots of factors can happen by settling down early from divorce to death. However not all men find it scary.

Why do guys always need approval from their guy friends on most topics? Um we do? Ain't this a woman thing more then a guy thing? lol

Why do men let their friends influence their decisions? Same reasons for women, friends influence us more then a bf/gf at first because your friends you have known for years if not some most your life. Where as from the beginning of your relationship you haven't know the bf/gf very long hence friends could have some influence.
 nemoanimum

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Posted: 1/9/2007 6:33:26 AM
I can answer all of the questions simply:

Because men are NOT women. Stop expecting men to behave like women.

Men fart, cuss,are juvenile, compete with each other all the time. I'm not raising someone else's child, I have doubts about YOU as a single mother for the choices you've made that have lead to the circumstance.

Stop asking "why are men this way" and start ACCEPTING men for WHO they are.

If you like WHO someone is, then spend time with them. If you DON'T like WHO they are, then DON'T spend time with them.

I rarely mention this, but it all comes down to expectations. Go read "Your Erroneous Zones" by Wayne Dyer. (His only work I recommend-the rest is crap in my opinion). Learn to manage your expectations, rather than try to change people when they don't meet your expectations.
 EaglesCry68

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Posted: 1/9/2007 8:04:28 AM

Why are men affraid of something good comming into their life?
I'm not!

Why do men fear commitment?
Because some have yet to grow up and/or deal with insecurity and/or regret.

Why is it that almost everything has to be about competition and winning?
Typical alpha-male behaviour.....The Great White Hunter!

Why are men not accepting of women with children?
Find men who are fathers or wish to be one...

What is soo scary about wanting to settle down at a young age?
Scary? Nothing...Un-enlightened to the prospect and all it involves is more like it for some.

Why do guys always need approval from their guy friends on most topics?
Do I smell "Insecurity" here??? lol! Or possibly peer pressure.(Still insecurity in my book)

Why do men let their friends influence their decisions?
Same as above^^^

Why is that everytime a woman want's to have a serious talk about something, the male becomes sarcastic and avoids the conversation?
Timing maybe?? Guilt from something?? Inability to actually HAVE a conversation??

How is it logical for a male to go out all the time, but when the girl he is in a relationship with gets jealous he tells her theirs no reason, when she is never invited?

No LOGIC to this, simply because he needs time apart from you or wants his cake and eat it too?

Why is it that it's ok for a guy to have as many girl "friends" as he wants but it's not okay for a girl to have alot of male friends?
It's not, another form of control and posessiveness.The plot thickens as we continue I see...

Why do men run when they fear something?
Everyone who is not ready, runs, not just men. Insecurity again.

What is soooo hard about opening up?
Nothing, except many men feel vulnerable and/or weak if they do so. Sensitivity is a feminine trait.

How is it that a girl is a slut if she's slept with ten guys but a guy is "master" if he sleeps with ten girls?
Stereotypical BS!! Kinda like "Blondes have more fun" LOL! Yeah....O KAY!!

Why does a man have to act like an ass to his woman when his friends are around?
Again, I smell Alpha-male here, and to let his friends know HE is the power behind the throne.(So to speak) so as to NOT look inferior I would presume.

What is wrong with a woman wanting to look presentable when she goes out in public?
Nothing at all.

Why do men accuse woman of trying to "impress" another man when they feel like looking good for themselves?
Depends on what "Looking Good" consists of. If you're spending 3 hrs getting ready just to go to Wal Mart then maybe you should refer to the "Head games" forum.

Why do men fear the words "soul mate" ?
Do they?? MAybe they simply cannot define it.

What is wrong with dressing up to go out for dinner?
Rhedundant....^^^Back up two questions!

Why do men lie to hide when they've been meeting other women even though the women their with already knows?
Avoiding confrontation and the inability to accept responsibilty for being an ass or player....See "Head games" forum...lol

Why do men draw back in a relationship when other women become interested in them even though they say they really like the person they are with?
Because they are just fishing with their current and when they get a better fish, the one on the stringer gets released.Its a sorry game and women do it too! :(

Hope some of this helps! lol! Dang! Sounds like a great cath if this is describing someone...

God Bless
Scott
 trippy_hare

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Posted: 1/9/2007 8:16:23 AM
Well, I can't speak for all men. But from my own experiences, I'll answer your questions as best I can.


<div class="quote">Why are men affraid of something good comming into their life?

Because it can change things radically away from our comfort zone. Guys like knowing where sh*t stands... so sometimes something radically good can be scary because it messes everything else around.


<div class="quote">Why do men fear commitment?

Hmmm. This seems less like an honest search for answers and more like man-bashing for rationalization. But I'll bite. I already said I would, might as well live up to it.

Men are afraid of commitment for a variety of reasons, one of which is the emasculating nature of commitment. We can no longer act how we want whenever we want, nor are we at liberty to indulge in manly recreations as often as we'd like to. Commitment, at least in most Western Industrialized nations, is seen as a man getting tamed and a woman getting domestic. Neither of those seem particularly appealing, especially to younger guys. Young guys don't want to be tame, and we don't want tame women, either.


<div class="quote">Why is it that almost everything has to be about competition and winning?

Two reasons: Nature and Nurture. Nature: Men are genetically predisposed for competition, as most male mammals are. In order to propagate our genes, we must have some trait that would enable any offspring to have a greater chance of survival. Nurture: men are raised to be competitive. Go to any city in America, to any high school, and see what gets the most attention: sports. Crowds fill the stands at football games, but most of those people don't show up for their kid's parent-teacher conferences. Competition is ingrained into men from a very early age (as it is with women... but it's just a little more obvious with us). When surrounded by other guys, we tend to revert to a competitive nature, though it isn't always adversarial, sometimes it really is just a friendly competition.


<div class="quote">Why are men not accepting of women with children?

In general, because children bring with them LOADS of responsibilities. Most men, especially young men, don't want to be burdened with the responsibilities of raising kids that aren't even theirs.


<div class="quote">What is soo scary about wanting to settle down at a young age?

What's so wrong about wanting to experience life while young enough to enjoy it?


<div class="quote">Why do guys always need approval from their guy friends on most topics?

For guys, bonding with other guys and being friends is a difficult thing to do, so much so that, if it happens, these other guys are seen with a great deal of respect. Their opinions matter to us, and they can often see whatever stupid sh*t we're doing in a way that we ourselves cannot. By talking to our guy friends, and getting approval, we feel more secure that the actions we are taking aren't phenomenally stupid. But a better question is, "why do chicks talk to their girlfriends about stuff?" The answer is the same for both.


<div class="quote">Why do men let their friends influence their decisions?

Asked and answered. Do you ever talk to your friends or family about issues you're having? Does the advice you get affect your answer? Don't say no, because that would be a bald-faced lie. Human beings are social creatures, and our social interactions shape our lives. Trying to suggest otherwise is an outright lie.


<div class="quote">Why is that everytime a woman want's to have a serious talk about something, the male becomes sarcastic and avoids the conversation?

Because serious sh*t is SCARY. We don't want things to be scary, we want things to be comfortable. Humor helps us deal with scary things. Why does having a coping mechanism have to be a bad thing?


<div class="quote">How is it logical for a male to go out all the time, but when the girl he is in a relationship with gets jealous he tells her theirs no reason, when she is never invited?

Not our fault as a gender if you dated a player. Besides, girls have "Girls Night Out" all the time, why can't a guy do the same?


<div class="quote">Why is it that it's ok for a guy to have as many girl "friends" as he wants but it's not okay for a girl to have alot of male friends?

Most guys are only friends with a girl for sex. Every guy knows that most guys are only friends with a girl for sex. Therefore, we don't trust guys that are friends with our girlfriends, because we don't know for sure that that guy isn't friends with our girlfriend just for sex. We do know for sure that we aren't friends with our chick friends just for sex.


<div class="quote">Why do men run when they fear something?

Human nature. You do the same thing.


<div class="quote">What is soooo hard about opening up?

Guys are raised to limit their emotional responses, or face severe social ostracizing. Any guy that cries in High School is mercilessly berated. We learn, long before then (hopefully) that showing emotions is pointless and will only get us picked on. What is effective, however, is actions. Why sit around and cry about some stupid bullsh*t when you can go out and do something about it? That's how the male mind works. We'd rather solve a problem than cry about it. That's always been the way guys work.


<div class="quote">Why is it wrong for a guy to talk about his feelings?

Asked and answered. It's pretty obvious by now that you've been hurt by a guy recently. Don't take it out on the rest of us.


<div class="quote">How is it that a girl is a slut if she's slept with ten guys but a guy is "master" if he sleeps with ten girls?

The same way an emotional girl is 'in touch with her feelings' and an emotional guy is 'a pu$$y'. It's called a double-standard. No, it's not fair, but it exists.


<div class="quote">Why does a man have to act like an ass to his woman when his friends are around?

To demonstrate to his guy friends that his isn't pu$$y-whipped, and is still the dude they all know and tolerate. This lets his friends know that having a woman hasn't made him any less of a man. It's not the best tactic, but a lot of guys are stupid.


<div class="quote">What is wrong with a woman wanting to look presentable when she goes out in public?

Does she get fancied up when its just the two of them? Chances are, the guy thinks that this woman either is trying to impress someone, or thinks that he is too ugly to be seen in anything other than fancy digs. The male ego is just as shallow, insecure, and unsure as the female ego, we just hide it more.


<div class="quote">Why do men accuse woman of trying to "impress" another man when they feel like looking good for themselves?

Asked and answered.


<div class="quote">Why do men fear the words "soul mate" ?

Because it means that they can never experience any other options ever again ever for the rest of time. All the little sh*t that the girl does that bothers them now is going to be there forever. There is never going to be anything else. That's a scary prospect.


<div class="quote">What is wrong with dressing up to go out for dinner?

If it takes you longer to get ready to eat than it does to drive to the restaurant, eat, and drive home, why bother going at all? We don't like waiting for a long time for our food. We don't like getting fancied up to go to Denny's. We don't like paying a lot of money for food that doesn't taste all that different than a steak we can grill up at home. So the best answer to this question is, "why do we have to get all fancied up and pay tons of money for dinner? Why can't we eat the same food at home, without the snooty waiter and the other patrons, save a bunch of money, and spend some time together?"


<div class="quote">Why do men lie to hide when they've been meeting other women even though the women their with already knows?

Again, not the fault of the gender if you were played.


<div class="quote">Why do men draw back in a relationship when other women become interested in them even though they say they really like the person they are with?

Not sure what you're asking here. What do you mean by "draw back"? Like, ditch the girl they're with to get with the floozy, or what? 0.o
 JerryInTampa

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Posted: 1/9/2007 9:49:49 AM
"...good comming into their life?" We aren't (any more than women are). That's a generalization. Go ask a girl with a "bad boy" complex.

"...fear commitment?" We don't (any more than women do). That's a generalization too. Ask any of your perrennially single female freinds.

"...be about competition and winning?" So women don't get upset if another women is wearing the same dress as them? It's about competition because it's about securig women. At least we have an excuse.

"...settle down at a young age?" See question two. Now let me tell you about how the swinger and BDSM scene is FULL of 40-something women who are in a literal orgy of play because they are trying to comensate from a feeling that they settled down to early (BTW, they marrie dmen who settled down young). Then I'll tell you that, again, it's an untrue generalization. (from a guy who got married at 22)

"...approval from their guy friends on most topics?" Why do women need approval from Cosmo? Generalization.

"...let their friends influence their decisions?" I sense a pattern here. You are commenting on traits that some PEOPLE have as though all men and only men had them.

"...sarcastic and avoids the conversation?" Ditto. How many women hide behind excuses? So few have honest conversations with themselves, much less others.

"...he tells her theirs no reason, when she is never invited?" Do you invate your mate on your "girls night out"? Some people just want time with friends and away from relationships. Others cheat and so can't bring their partner along.

"...not okay for a girl to have alot of male friends?" Because one is me and the other is you. I'm not worried about me loosing interest in you, but I am worried about you loosing interest in me. That's true no matter which gender... it's about individuals and the relationship.

"...run when they fear something?" Fight or run. What do you do?

"...soooo hard about opening up?" We are trained not to. What's so hard about being honest with yourself?

"...talk about his feelings?" Same question as above. Same answer.

"How is it that a girl is a slut if she's slept with ten guys but a guy is "master" if he sleeps with ten girls?" Double-standard going back as far as recorded history. When a man and woman have sex, he's the conquerer and she is the conqured. It is, unfortunately, just the cultural norm. But I will point out that it's a standard perptuated by women as much as by men. Women call other women "slut" all the time.

"...ass to his woman when his friends are around?" Peer social reuirement. Why do women get so fussy about how their men behave around their friends?


"...woman wanting to look presentable when she goes out in public?" That it takes you an hour in the bathroom to do it.

""impress" another man when they feel like looking good for themselves?" Because, just like women, we can be posessive. Of course, many men *like* their woman to get noticed. Reminds them they caught a desireable woman.

"fear the words "soul mate" ?" Cause they are hokey and will get us beat up on the playground. Why do women fear words like "**** buddy"?

"dressing up to go out for dinner?" I love dressing up. But I'm gonna have to go back to "you take an hour" combines with "the clothes can be uncomfortable" and "it's work".

"Why do men lie to hide..." Cheating women are generally honest?!?

"...when other women become interested in them..." Greed?
 darkestrose

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Posted: 1/9/2007 10:23:46 AM

Why are men affraid of something good comming into their life?

I'm not. But on the same token, I'm not ready for that 'something good' to have breasts attached to it. I already have a lot of good in my life, and I'm sure eventually I'll augment it with the 'something good' I'm pretty sure you're talking about. But for right now, it's best that I work out the things I need to work out.


Why do men fear commitment?

Not all men do. I don't think I do right now. Maybe. I think I should think about that for a while.


Why is it that almost everything has to be about competition and winning?

You don't watch sports, do you. :)


Why are men not accepting of women with children?

I love kids. I have one myself.


What is soo scary about wanting to settle down at a young age?

With the right person, it's not scary. I married just a little shy of my 27th birthday, she had just turned 20. She was pregnant at 21. She left me after four years because she decided she didn't want to be married anymore. She cheated on me with a guy 6 years her junior, too..come to find out, she did it to drive home the point. I can forgive a lot of things, but infidelity is not one of them. She sabotaged the relationship because she wanted out and wanted to burn the bridge.

On the other hand, my sister married at 18 and has been married for over 15 years now..to the same guy..so I see things from both sides.


Why do guys always need approval from their guy friends on most topics?

I don't. heh.


Why do men let their friends influence their decisions?

Because most of our friends will help us look after our best interests.

I actually feel sorry for the next woman I get serious with.. I've been told she's going to have to "run the gauntlet" because my female friends aren't going to sit back and watch me get hurt again.


Why is that everytime a woman want's to have a serious talk about something, the male becomes sarcastic and avoids the conversation?

I'm a Gemini. I'm allowed to do that. If things get too heated, I'll make you laugh. :p


How is it logical for a male to go out all the time, but when the girl he is in a relationship with gets jealous he tells her theirs no reason, when she is never invited?

That sounds like maybe you're dating the wrong guy. When I was dating my ex wife, we did nearly everything together. Only on a blue moon would we have "guys night out" and "girls night out". Once we had our child, I let her go out when she wanted to and I stayed home and kept watch over our son. Why? Because I got to leave the house to go to work while she stayed home with the young'unn.


Why is it that it's ok for a guy to have as many girl "friends" as he wants but it's not okay for a girl to have alot of male friends?

No. It's ok for guys to have female friends and females to have guy friends. I see nothing wrong with this.


Why do men run when they fear something?

Umm.. Because walking takes too long? Seriously, not all guys run.


What is soooo hard about opening up?
Why is it wrong for a guy to talk about his feelings?

I grouped these together because they're related. Emotional guys are perceived as weak. Society dictates that a gentle man who is in touch with his emotions as either gay or emo.


How is it that a girl is a slut if she's slept with ten guys but a guy is "master" if he sleeps with ten girls?

*shrug* you got me.. I've slept with a lot of people. Believe it or not, with the exception of maybe 1 or 2, I actually really did at least care about them.


Why does a man have to act like an ass to his woman when his friends are around?

Because that's what women respond to. Despite what women say, they don't want a soft spoken, gentle, caring man. They want a hardcore badboy that cusses like a sailor, shaves with a butter knife, and will kick her a$$..but omg, he's got such an awesome body! He looks just like [Johnny Depp/Orlando Bloom/some other actor you like]!


What is wrong with a woman wanting to look presentable when she goes out in public?

Absolutely nothing, but don't start "getting ready" 10 minutes before our dinner reservations.


Why do men accuse woman of trying to "impress" another man when they feel like looking good for themselves?

I don't. Maybe because I trust those I'm in a relationship with. I used to love it when my ex wife would dress up for me when I took her out..because I knew it was for me, and I knew that she'd turn heads, but *I* was taking her home. :)


Why do men fear the words "soul mate" ?

I don't, but as much as I want to believe in a "soul mate", I don't think she exists for me.


What is wrong with dressing up to go out for dinner?

Nothing, as long as you're ready to go or almost (5 minutes) ready to go when I get there to pick you up.


Why do men lie to hide when they've been meeting other women even though the women their with already knows?

You got me. Why do women lie to hide that they've been meeting other men? My ex said she didn't tell me about her little boy toy because she didn't want to hurt me. I think that's a load of bulloks.


Why do men draw back in a relationship when other women become interested in them even though they say they really like the person they are with?

I don't. I love the one I'm with.
 argfin

Joined: 7/31/2006
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Posted: 1/9/2007 1:09:44 PM
Simple. You date the wrong guys.
 SLSinLB

Joined: 1/1/2007
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Posted: 1/9/2007 5:50:09 PM
Quick question & I apologize if it's been asked already. I'm pretty new here and am still getting a feel for how things work.

*** Why do men post pictures of themselves with other women? oh...and one can tell that it isn't a female relative in the pic with him...
 nelsom

Joined: 1/26/2006
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Posted: 1/9/2007 6:44:17 PM
well i am a bit scare in away u no ive had too pass with the last two woman i went out with the first went with m so call friend and the other one went off on one all the bloodly time and now iit the fuc;;;; csa loads of knobs i dont mind paying them for my kids but there dont a penny from it the goverment keep the lot ive never miss a payment it come out of my wages and i get a letter from the csa and they said im in arrears bull sh;; thats why man dont want the shit from itall hope this answer your que m nelsom 10/1/07
 chas_is_still_looking

Joined: 11/26/2006
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Posted: 1/9/2007 8:34:37 PM
Why are men affraid of something good comming into their life?
ANSWER:NOT ALL MEN
Why do men fear commitment?
ANSWER:I believe this for me if because I lost my first love in an automobile accident. FEEL OF LOSING PEOPLE YOU LOVE!
Why is it that almost everything has to be about competition and winning?
ANSWER:TESTESTEROME
Why are men not accepting of women with children?
ANSWER:I have dated woman with children. 2 things make this difficult. First is the child's father is in the picture. 2nd is the child well behaved.
What is soo scary about wanting to settle down at a young age?
ANSWER:Go always with your heart AND NOT age(legal age-of course)
Why do guys always need approval from their guy friends on most topics?
ANSWER:boys maybe but MOT men.
Why do men let their friends influence their decisions?
ANSWER:BOYS not men
Why is that everytime a woman want's to have a serious talk about something, the male becomes sarcastic and avoids the conversation?
ANSWER:Woman have "selective listening 2"
How is it logical for a male to go out all the time, but when the girl he is in a relationship with gets jealous he tells her theirs no reason, when she is never invited?
ANSWER:Male insecurity!
Why is it that it's ok for a guy to have as many girl "friends" as he wants but it's not okay for a girl to have alot of male friends?
ANSWER:This is because MOST males know that MOST males do not just "female buddies" Men hang out with "female buddies" because they are normally attracted to them. Much different then females.
Why do men run when they fear something?
ANSWER:It is called FEAR.
What is soooo hard about opening up?
ANSWER:FEAR
Why is it wrong for a guy to talk about his feelings?
ANSWER:Makes you vulnerable.
How is it that a girl is a slut if she's slept with ten guys but a guy is "master" if he sleeps with ten girls?
ANSWER:Society's fault. Just like people judge people by age.
Why does a man have to act like an ass to his woman when his friends are around?
ANSWER:Immaturity.
What is wrong with a woman wanting to look presentable when she goes out in public?
ANSWER:I hope she would look nice.
Why do men accuse woman of trying to "impress" another man when they feel like looking good for themselves?
ANSWER:This answer may surprise. I have been told this by woman many times. When woman dress up to go out-it is to look good for the woman(THEIR COMPETITION!)
Why do men fear the words "soul mate" ?
ANSWER:That is a female phrase. I want a lover and partner.
What is wrong with dressing up to go out for dinner?
ANSWER:NOTHING
Why do men lie to hide when they've been meeting other women even though the women their with already knows?
ANSWER:shady men
Why do men draw back in a relationship when other women become interested in them even though they say they really like the person they are with?
ANSWER:Male ego and maybe the "grass is greener on the other side"
 Guardian_Of_Gaea

Joined: 6/13/2006
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Posted: 1/9/2007 8:50:35 PM
1. I'm not. I'm totally accepting and readily waiting for more everyday.
2. I don't, I'm just wondering the same thing about women, these days.
3. Is it? Not for me. It's not about finishing first, it's about finishing at all...
4. I love kids, and a woman with kids is really sexy, because it's even more to get to know about her.
5. I am tired of waiting for the right woman to settle down with, and I'm 18.
6. I don't ask my guy friends anything unless I really need the advice and it's an inner-life thing.
7. I make my decisions, not my friends.
8. If a woman wants to talk to me while we're having sex, even, I'll stop and listen.
9. It's not logical, that's why I always give a real, true reason that isn't a lie.
10. It's not okay for me to have the upper hand. If anything, I want to know you have other guys to fall back on if it doesn't work out with me.
11. Nothing at all... I'm always open.
12. It's not wrong. It's easy, necessary, and healthy.
13. First off, I'm practically a virgin (one incomplete try, don't ask); secondly, I like experienced women.
14. What do you mean? I treat you the same way all the time: well.
15. Nothing... just make sure you reassure me that you're my girl every once in a while...
16. If men are saying that, I'm not one of them... I want you to be happy, and you are, so it's cool.
17. I don't fear the words, I desire them more than any other relationship term.
18. I love dressing up, especially if you help me choose what to wear beforehand.
19. I wouldn't lie even about feeling the interest in somebody when it won't go away. I don't cheat.
20. If you appreciate the fact that I do these other 19 things naturally, because of who I am, then there is no other woman who I will give the chance to be interested in me any more than in their dreams.

You wanted straight answers, well those are mine.

And yes, they are honest.

~ David
 SLSinLB

Joined: 1/1/2007
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Posted: 1/9/2007 10:24:16 PM
David...YOU ROCK!!!! Always honest & always the gentleman. See ladies, they do exist!!
 bobalouie

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Posted: 1/9/2007 10:33:32 PM
Marraige takes commitment and is a wonderful institution. So, if you like being committed in an institution....
What? Girls don't running to their friends for approval?
Guy are programmed from birth to be competitive, keep your feelings in.
Soul mate sounds too much like sole mate. As in"I'm going to walk all over you"
Nothing wrong with a woman looking presentable to go out but does it have to take 3 hours?
All I have to say.
 Sweet_Blue_Eyes

Joined: 12/30/2006
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Posted: 1/9/2007 11:29:31 PM
ok all of your answers are good minus a few wise ass remarks. See my sons father is out of the picture entirely so that is not the case with me. The guy I was just in a relationship with left me because me having a child is scary to him even though my son was never involved in it and I'm not looking for a "replacement father" as some of you would say. I feel that if the guy I am with is ready to take the step into my sons life after we know where things are going with us then that's great. I hate it when I don't get a chance with someone because me having a child makes them uncomfortable even though they say it doesn't bother them when they get with me. I'm not desperate and deffinately not easy so those of you who have said that about young single mothers are wrong. I'm looking for a companion, someone who I can share my passion with that is not afraid of a long term commitment and not afraid of someone who likes to express themselves when they feel something. I am very good at reading body language and telling what type of person someone is once I get to know them. It makes it harder for me because when I find someone I like, I get attached to that person sooner than most people and then even though I don't say anything about it because I feel it's too soon. Then that person comes up with some way to end it with me and once again I'm crushed because I'm an emotional, passionate, kind spirited person. I don't know how much more of this I can take before I have nothing left to give. Are there any decent guys my age left that are willing to be who they are and not what their friends, media and society bestow upon them when it comes to a relationship? Someone please help me to figure this out because I'm confident enough to say that it's not my personality that pushes guys away.
 EaglesCry68

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Posted: 1/9/2007 11:42:21 PM
^^^You will always have something to give and don't give up. Your spirit is weak for you have spent your energy on your child, and this is what's right.

Things will fall into place and your faith and energy shall be restored, don't give up.Life is all yours.

God Bless

Scott
 Vitiate

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Posted: 1/9/2007 11:48:02 PM
I'll answer them all in short, easy to understand sentences...

1) We're not afraid of something good coming into our lives...but if you have to TELL us that it's great, we might not share the same opinion...
2)We don't fear it...we don't LIKE it.
3)Because unlike our female counterparts, we're about succeeding on our own merits, not by trying to make other look bad so we shine by comparison...we take PRIDE in this
4)Depends on the woman, depends on the kids
5)you just answered that question in your question
6)Because guys naturally have common sense, since they are a third party with no emotion involved in it, they are the best advice another guy could get.
7)Now you're just being repetitive...
8)Because we find your "serious" topic silly and therefore amusing
9)Guys have more fun with their guy friends...fact of life, get used to it...YOU like watching Sex and the City better with your girlfriends, right? He's coming home to YOU...be happy. If you act jealous and petty, one day he won't.
10)As a girl, you know that you'd never have sex with most of your guy friends, maybe none of them...guys with female friends know that the girl doesn't want them. But all guys know what their INITIAL reason for being friends was...we don't have a problem with your guy friends, we have a problem with your NEW guy friends.
11)Oh that? That's just the fight or flight response, caused by a hormonal change in the brain and an activation of our sympathetic nervous system.
12)Why? You liked us enough to date us...save the crap for Oprah and Dr.Phil
13)It's not wrong. You just get upset because it only takes about 3 words for us to talk about them. That's all it SHOULD take.
14)B/c it's EASY for a girl to sleep with guys...all she has to do is ask. It requires "game" to sleep with women
15)This is an unfair statement. What you meant to ask was, "Why do girls get so clingy when their boyfriend's friends are around?"
16)What do you mean by presentable? Don't you have to look that way everywhere you go?
17)What about dressing that way makes you feel good? Getting attention from your man? or from strangers? Or both?...personally, I don't care...but I see a lot of women that have this one twisted...
18)Again with the fear word...just because we think that Harliquin romance notion is retarded doesn't mean we fear it...we just think it's not REAL.
19) Nothing...you should get dressed up to go for dinner...or rather dress appropriately for WHERE you're going for diner
20)Denial...unless you caught him yourself, it's his word against theirs
21)Because we're just not that into you...you're filler...you know, like having that crappy job b/c it'll be a while before that position you REALLY want open up

Glad I could be of service.
Peace out.
 EaglesCry68

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**Vitiate**
Hey!!

Good response...I like it...Gave ME something to think about!!



God Bless
Scott
 Count_of_Monte_Crisco

Joined: 1/18/2006
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Posted: 1/10/2007 12:05:24 AM
holy SHIEZAH! 1. Because good things can go bad and leave us with nothing and in more debt than when we began.
2. Because commitment can go astray and we end up in more debt than when we began, and without a pool table.
3. Because if we win then we can always renounce the prize later on. If we don't win, we are basically waiting for the hand me downs. Oh yeah, and winning usually involves some monetary prize...if we don't win, we end up in more debt than when we began.
4. Because those children usually like LEGO, and have you seen the price of LEGO these days?
5. Because that leaves less time for us to save up and get a pool table. Plus we end up in large debt at an early age and don't want to live to 40.
6. Because if we don't get approval...that usually means we've made a bad decision or have a bad answer, which usually leads to more debt than we begin with.
7. Because as individuals we men are lazy and weak and ****ing stop looking for excuses in other people and maybe start looking at your own damn flaws. Or are you too perfect to have flaws?
8. Because sarcasm is way easier than showing true emotion. And serious talk with women usually involves money which leaves us in more debt than when we began.
9. Because listen...we're tired of hanging out with you. Its time to go ogle some hotter women than you and then come home too drunk to realize how ugly you really are.
10. Because he wants to be able to see the hot girls he's giving up in order to be with you.
11. Okay I'm honestly getting sick of this. There are probably reasons you have issues dating. Me I'm ugly and I don't like to show my emotions which leads to a problem with me being affectionate....You...you're ****ed up
 wonwascallywabbit

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Posted: 1/10/2007 12:23:18 AM
1. They're not, they're afraid of losing it.
2. I'm a single custodial parent, no fear of commitments there.
3. The inner drive to provide for ourselves and our families, and keep them safe.
4. Some men are some men aren't. I'm not the least bit concerned, but I love kids. There are some countries where step parents are being made to pay child support for children which are not theirs. This may well be a reason for some people be a bit wary.
5. That would be a personal choice, as relationships appear to be more disposable these days, taking a few extra years for college may pay off well should you find yourself on your own.
6. If I had any friends I'd ask them.
7. See above
8. That would depend on the guy and what you consider a serious subject. Could be afraid to be that close, could be the subject holds no interest to him.
9. Could be there is no reason for you to be jealous, but by the same token if it bothers you that much he should pay heed to your objections.
10. Again guy specific question, some care some don't. If it bothers him that much it's usually a control/territorial thing and should raise a red flag
11. If it's a big dog, cause they don't want their a** chewed off, if it's commitment it's because they aren't ready or don't want one.
12. Many men, myself included, want to protect those we love from the world outside. My kids saw me cry once it scared the crap out of them. won't happen again. It's quite often who we have to be.
13. Who said it is? By the same token most men by nature won't be telling you how the beauty of a flower makes their heart jump, and the smell makes them dizzy with the desire to roll in a field of lillies.
14. That is a rule to some not all. I like to build a future with people, I've never thought of building a past with someone.
15. Must be a bit of a jerk. Never been with a woman who would accept this treatment nor do I want to be. May want to look into a purchasing a spine.
16. Nothing. Would depend on your version of presentable though. Do you mean classy or various parts for sale?
17. See above, one should be cool, the other, ehhh. I would add that sexy can be classy
18. Didn't know we did. Maybe he thought you said cell mate
19. We did this one didn't we? Nothing I believe was the answer, etc., etc.
20. Are you serious? One of two reasons, doesn't want his a** whooped, or doesn't want to loose the a** he's getting. Either way not a guy you need around.
21. Are you serious? Dang did I say this before? Sounds like your the right girl when it suits him. Again not the best guy to have around.
Wow, that's a list, can I ask why women ask so many questions? hehehehehe
 SteveHD

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Posted: 1/10/2007 6:21:56 AM

Why are men affraid of something good comming into their life?


We're not....another person is not always a "good" thing.


Why do men fear commitment?


To a woman...look up divorce and talk to a couple of guys that lost everything...that'll put the fear into any man


Why is it that almost everything has to be about competition and winning?


Only if it's worth it...then it's worth the fight.


Why are men not accepting of women with children?

I don't pick up other peoples messes and I'd rather spend my time on my own children.


What is soo scary about wanting to settle down at a young age?

The answer is in the question...young. When I feel I'm "older" then I'll settle down.


Why do guys always need approval from their guy friends on most topics?
Why do men let their friends influence their decisions?


the same reason as women


Why is it that it's ok for a guy to have as many girl "friends" as he wants but it's not okay for a girl to have alot of male friends?


Think of ALL the work a man has to go through to get ONE woman to sleep with him...what in the world makes you think that 20 women are going to sleep with us. However, the situation is reversed and we know ALL the work those other guys are doing to get ONE woman to sleep with them...don't play naive


Why do men run when they fear something?


Because we can't always kick the bears @$$


What is soooo hard about opening up?


We ask the same question about women


Why is it wrong for a guy to talk about his feelings


They serve as a guide...not a set unalterable course of action.


How is it that a girl is a slut if she's slept with ten guys but a guy is "master" if he sleeps with ten girls?


Um...sure...when a woman wants me to treat her like a princess, but acted like a dirty porn star with every other guy...then she's a slut.


Why does a man have to act like an ass to his woman when his friends are around?


Depends on your man.


What is wrong with a woman wanting to look presentable when she goes out in public?


presentable vs. available- I just finished this conversation with someone and it boils down to how a woman acts. Either way it doesn't matter, but if this is a matter of "you can't tell me what to do". Sure...I'll wear a clown suit when we go out...It's my right to do what I want and no woman is going to tell me what to do and if she want go out with me in my clown suit then she is insecure and shallow.

A woman can wear what she wants when we go out. I don't care as long as she's comfortable in it and it's appropriate to the occasion.



Why do men accuse woman of trying to "impress" another man when they feel like looking good for themselves?


Umm...again this depends on your man. I'm not going to worry about what a woman is wearing...I'm going to pay attention to how she acts and what she says.


Why do men fear the words "soul mate" ?


Fear....no more than we few the idea of playing Prince Charming.


What is wrong with dressing up to go out for dinner?


A woman can wear what she wants when we go out. I don't care as long as she's comfortable in it and it's appropriate to the occassion.


Why do men lie to hide when they've been meeting other women even though the women their with already knows?


Why do men lie...so we don't get into trouble...deny deny deny


Why do men draw back in a relationship when other women become interested in them even though they say they really like the person they are with?


Just because I have the Mona Lisa at home doesn't mean I'm going to quit looking at other art altogether. We're not hopping over the fence, but we're checking to see if the grass is really greener by taking a quick peek.


That's my two cents
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