What does it even mean to be “manly” anymore? Thank goodness there is a range, and it isn’t only a picture of a Cary Grant-lookalike wearing high-waisted pants and drinking scotch (that’s fine obviously, I applaud plurality).
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Unfortunately, some guys just don’t get that the best thing they can do is just be secure in their identity—whether you enjoy working on your car or getting a pedicure. Actually, why not do both?
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On Reddit, women are sharing the things guys do that they think will signify “manliness” but actually just communicate “insecure.”
Like calling yourself an “alpha male.” Dudes, what is that even about?
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“I knew someone who tried to hide the fact that he was having a severe allergic reaction because he previously told us that ‘allergies are girly.’ LOL, wut? Is it ‘girly’ to not want to die? We’re going to the hospital.” — ManyDeliciousJuices
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“Calling themselves an ‘alpha.’” — synonymtoawesome
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“When guys won’t do something because it’s ‘girly or feminine,’ or won’t learn/refuse to do basic life skills like cooking or cleaning.” — darling_anya_
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“Not taking the time to care for their hygiene properly.” — anthologyaw0919
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“Asking me out from your car window, no matter how nice the car. Similarly, revving engines—you might as well run around in circles screaming ‘lOoK aT mE!’ like a damn toddler. Edit: primarily meaning when dudes use this as a catcalling technique.” — cannibal-vegan
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“Bragging and boasting about being SUCH a manly man, how you don’t care what happens to anyone else, as if it’s something to strive for. Bragging about being narcissistic isn’t manly, it’s infantile.” — Al-Alecto
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“Hiding their geeky/nerdy passions. It’s nice to listen to someone geek out over something they’re passionate about, even if I may not understand everything they say.” — Ahstia
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“Refusing to admit to being wrong, unwilling to take correction, or just not willing to think about their actions. You’re not being strong, you’re being insecure and hardheaded.” — applepi1011 day ago
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“This one may be unpopular, but fighting. It can be considered ‘manly’ to partake in any physical activity but throwing punches as soon as someone makes you mad makes me think of a child. Practicing self-control and restraint is what actual adult men do.” — mulanstanaccount
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“I read about this guy who refused to eat anything besides meat because yogurt and salads were ‘women’s food.’ He ended up in the hospital due to cardiac arrest.” — CapaxInfini
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“Bragging about d-ck size.” — Bisexual-Lizard
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“Being an a**hole and talking down on other men, especially those who don’t seem as conventionally ‘manly’ on first glance. Basically bullying. Get out of my face with that sh*t.” — Katzensocken
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“On instagram I saw some guy telling men to always be the one driving the car/motorcycle when traveling with a woman because being the passenger while a woman drives makes you look weak. First of all, that’s super insulting and disrespectful to us, and second it makes you look insanely insecure.” — bigseaoflove
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“I dislike when men are aggressive about animals and killing animals. Especially with regards to cats. I can’t count how many guys have boasted about how they HATE cats…” — SuperMarv
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“Cat calling, it’s rude and disgusting.” — ToBeSoLonely-HS1
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“I saw a guy yesterday claiming ‘men do not and are not capable of talking about their emotions, that’s why we lash out.’ Men talk about their emotions all the time, children lash out and get angry when they can’t handle their emotions.’” — daddys1ut
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“There’s this thing some guys do where they act like the only manly way to drink coffee is black and bitter. Like somehow it’s weak to enjoy coffee. If you actually like it that way it’s one thing, but I’ve seen dudes brag about drinking the worst coffee ever straight up, like somehow it’s a badge of honor. It’s OK to put things in your coffee and actually enjoy drinking it.” — Grave_Girl
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“Honestly, just trying to be manly. The manliest thing a guy can do is be comfortable with his masculinity, whether you’re a lumberjack who plays football or an artist who watches The Bachelor. You’re a man either way, you don’t need to try and prove it.” — bearfox015
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*First Published: May 8, 2021, 7:27 am
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