We often hear stories of women feeling uncomfortable because of men, but it’s not as common to hear the reverse. This time, men are speaking up about their own experiences, opening up about situations where they’ve felt uneasy, pressured, or even unsafe because of women’s behavior.
From crossed boundaries to unsettling encounters in workplaces, friendships, or even public spaces, these stories shine a light on the lesser-talked-about side of social dynamics. They might make you see relationships and everyday interactions from a very different perspective.
#21
Being overly aggressive after you have told them “No”…..
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30points
Avoiding showers for way too long falls into the same category. Regular showers aren’t just about smelling fresh (though that’s a big part of it). They’re about being considerate of the people around you. No one should have to hold their breath every time you walk by. Plus, it’s amazing how much better you feel after just a quick rinse. It’s like hitting the reset button for your whole day.
#22
Hug me or in other ways touch me without consent.
Making disparaging comments about men in general.
Communicate so indirectly that I have no way of knowing what they actually mean.
Trying to force me to tell about vulnerabilities or "to be more emotional".
All of it happens way too often.
Making disparaging comments about men in general.
Communicate so indirectly that I have no way of knowing what they actually mean.
Trying to force me to tell about vulnerabilities or "to be more emotional".
All of it happens way too often.
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25points
#23
Threats such as "I'll get my boyfriend to beat you up."
You know that if they had a man's physique, they would be bullies, hurting people for the fun of it.
You know that if they had a man's physique, they would be bullies, hurting people for the fun of it.
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23points
#24
Talking to their friends about our s*x life or other personal details about our relationship.
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22points
And finally, coughing or sneezing without covering your mouth. This one’s an instant mood k****r in any room. Not only does it spread germs like wildfire, but everyone around you instantly stiffens up, hoping they don’t catch whatever you’ve got. It takes literally one second to cover with your elbow or tissue. You’ll look more polite, and you won’t be that person responsible for half the office calling in sick next week.
#27
Don’t assume because you’re drunk and attractive that I wanna make out with you too.
Most girls dive right in and that’s SA but the few who at least ask still creep me out. Like, we’re strangers.
Most girls dive right in and that’s SA but the few who at least ask still creep me out. Like, we’re strangers.
20points
Well, while we can all take steps to manage hygiene, these posts shine a light on the downright creepy things people sometimes do. In this case, men opened up about their unsettling encounters with women who crossed some serious boundaries. Have you ever experienced something similar? Whether you’re a man or a woman, we’d love to hear your thoughts.
#29
Putting on that fake nice voice and attitude. I imagine it's a learned defense mechanism from men that expect it but it just puts me on edge. I detest insincerity.
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18points
#30
Make anti male comments and then say "Not you though. You're one of the good ones"
Makes me want to just avoid them. Comes off a bit bitter and toxic to me.
Thankfully like 99% of women I interact with aren't like this at all.
Makes me want to just avoid them. Comes off a bit bitter and toxic to me.
Thankfully like 99% of women I interact with aren't like this at all.
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17points
#31
Pluck out the eyebrows then pencil them back in.
17points
#32
Hitting or yelling knowing you can't do either back or get labeled aggressive or a*****e.
Fortunately, I haven't had this experience but from the stories I hear, I'd like to hope they're just stories. 😭
One of the worst ones was the guy kept being calm and trying to talk, and the girl yelled even more like “Why are you so calm?? You think I’M the crazy one or something?”
I'm a bit paranoid from the stories, but luckily haven't gotten that close to someone to risk it.
Fortunately, I haven't had this experience but from the stories I hear, I'd like to hope they're just stories. 😭
One of the worst ones was the guy kept being calm and trying to talk, and the girl yelled even more like “Why are you so calm?? You think I’M the crazy one or something?”
I'm a bit paranoid from the stories, but luckily haven't gotten that close to someone to risk it.
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17points
#33
Getting s****y at men for not wanting to sleep with them. Feeling entitled to creep on men because "we all like it". Trying to interfere with relationships because they like feeling better than other women. Acting overly s*xual for attention. Reading attraction out of everything, let me be nice to someone without wanting to f**k them.
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16points
#34
I find photoshopped pictures creepy. Fortunately, I don't associate with people that need to resort to such shennigans to make their lives interesting or look attractive. It's really rather sad that so many people are consumed with such trivial matters... but then again, we are talking about the average human here.
Mental clarity and an inability to carry out articulated thoughts are very lacking among the general population too. I find this insincere and creepy. It's almost as if such people are robots. Again, fortunately I do not associate with people afflicted with such averageness often.
Mental clarity and an inability to carry out articulated thoughts are very lacking among the general population too. I find this insincere and creepy. It's almost as if such people are robots. Again, fortunately I do not associate with people afflicted with such averageness often.
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14points
#35
Staring without smiling, especially when they do it then call it "*making a move*".
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13points
#36
Be s*xually aggressive the way they accuse men of being. I am gay, and recall a few times women were being s*xually aggressive with me, while drunk. Trying to grab me, rubbing me down, verbally.
All these times were while with my partner, be his cousin was also around… she saw it and shut it down immediately because she is feisty as f**k. I am happy she was around for all occasions to do what I could not. If I had even a tempted to shut it down, I am sure all the men around would have beat the s**t out of me. But she was there, she stuck up for me, and made it okay.
I do not like women that way and do not want that attention and would like them to stay away from me.
All these times were while with my partner, be his cousin was also around… she saw it and shut it down immediately because she is feisty as f**k. I am happy she was around for all occasions to do what I could not. If I had even a tempted to shut it down, I am sure all the men around would have beat the s**t out of me. But she was there, she stuck up for me, and made it okay.
I do not like women that way and do not want that attention and would like them to stay away from me.
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13points
#37
Laugh at every thing some one says… like can u have a serious conversation or wut?
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12points
#38
Saying that men get attached but then being angry and put off when we decide, for honorable reasons, to end nascent connections with them. I recently told a woman that I had too much going on to be in a relationship with her. I told her I was burnt out from full time work and school (I’m in university), and personal difficulties related to a family member having a stroke and going into hospice (end of life care) and that I wanted to spare her all the drama of my worst moods, and the lack of attention she was going to get if we kept seeing each other. I told her I needed time off from dating and that she shouldn’t wait for me.
She gave me a long angry tirade in text about how she was blindsided and that I led her on, making her think she’d found the one after half a dozen or so freaking dates (she sprang a meeting with her family members on the third date, and used to “joke” to her friends that she was planning our wedding date).
I thought women didn’t want us to hold too tightly to a new connection when we had lots of personal baggage affecting us.
She gave me a long angry tirade in text about how she was blindsided and that I led her on, making her think she’d found the one after half a dozen or so freaking dates (she sprang a meeting with her family members on the third date, and used to “joke” to her friends that she was planning our wedding date).
I thought women didn’t want us to hold too tightly to a new connection when we had lots of personal baggage affecting us.
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12points
#39
Creep me out? The whole “imma get all the dirt sis (googles and searches all social media).” I’m not really hiding anything. A few insecurities or bedroom things but you have to earn that. That said I get it because some people tell on themselves online so it helps keep you from going out with a bad one.
Make me uncomfortable? Talking to other women about personal or private things. I should not be finding out her and her besties have compared every current and former bf in the bedroom. I should not be hearing about how she told her coworkers about every fight or f**k we’ve ever had. I was seriously scarred by my ex over this and she twisted every disagreement about it into being my fault.
Make me uncomfortable? Talking to other women about personal or private things. I should not be finding out her and her besties have compared every current and former bf in the bedroom. I should not be hearing about how she told her coworkers about every fight or f**k we’ve ever had. I was seriously scarred by my ex over this and she twisted every disagreement about it into being my fault.
11points