Most of us would probably like to be more open and honest with each other, but in real life, that’s often easier said than done. Online, though, people tend to be much more willing to say what’s actually on their mind.
So when one Redditor asked men what they’ve always wanted to tell women but never do, plenty of them were willing to share. Scroll down to read their answers and get a glimpse into their thoughts.
#2
The silly things I do mean a lot to me. That T-shirt with the dumb print? I really like it. If you let me be vulnerable with small joys, I will be vulnerable with bigger things.
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37points
#3
Stop following fashion trends. They are just there to rip you off and make you buy garbage you don’t need. And some of them make you look outright ridiculous.
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36points
#5
Compliment us. I genuinely teared up when a gay man (very respectfully) hit on me. He complimented my jacket n shoes and complimented my color coordination. He very quickly realized I wasn’t gay and the conversation turned into sports rather quickly. But, I always think about that day.
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33points
#7
That most “sweet” women’s perfumes smell vile, they smell far better without them.
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29points
#8
We actually do get our feelings hurt. we just dont say anything because we were taught not to. its exhausting tbh.
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28points
#11
We love you in all your forms.
Tall and short, slim and full-figured, bright and modest, funny and serious, beautiful and unique, graceful and clumsy, dressed and naked, close to us and barely known, independent and shy, smart and simple, loud and quiet — all of you.
We often find it difficult to express our love without sounding rude or inappropriate.
But we love you.
You are the most important part of our lives.
Tall and short, slim and full-figured, bright and modest, funny and serious, beautiful and unique, graceful and clumsy, dressed and naked, close to us and barely known, independent and shy, smart and simple, loud and quiet — all of you.
We often find it difficult to express our love without sounding rude or inappropriate.
But we love you.
You are the most important part of our lives.
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25points
#12
That peace matters more than drama.
A woman who brings calm, respect, and loyalty stands out more than she may realize.
A woman who brings calm, respect, and loyalty stands out more than she may realize.
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23points
#14
We actually love gentleness and tenderness. Also, we need peace in our lives.
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22points
#15
Sometimes when you tell me about something that happened at work I think that you’re in the wrong.
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22points
#16
Being pregnant/on the time of the month/menopausal/post-partum is NO EXCUSE for treating people poorly/being a jerk.
If it wouldn’t be acceptable to treat the McDonald’s drive thru worker that way then what makes it ok for you to treat a child or your husband that way?
If it wouldn’t be acceptable to treat the McDonald’s drive thru worker that way then what makes it ok for you to treat a child or your husband that way?
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22points
#17
When I see an outfit tha's pretty cool, or an awesome hairstyle, I want to compliment them. But I don’t want to come off like I am flirting. I am happily married, and don’t want people to think that I am being flirtatious with someone that isn’t my wife.
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21points
#18
Sometimes we like to be wined and dined too! Maybe not in fancy restaurants, it we like to be appreciated.
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20points
#19
I know mansplaining happens but i genuinely just like talking amd explaining things im passionate and informed on and youre giving me attention so sorry you got sucked into my info dump. I know you probably do know this thing im yammering on about, or at least are aware and smart enough to figure it out, but when I start a sentence im cursed with finishing the thought or I cant sleep at night. Im sorry if none of it is new or profound.
Yes, Im aware that this is also, in effect, kinda mansplaining...
Yes, Im aware that this is also, in effect, kinda mansplaining...
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19points
#20
Us being quiet, or zoning out, does not mean we're mad. It also does not mean we're starved for something to occupy our time. It means we've shut off our brains for a little bit of oblivion time.
We don't know why you can't get there and we can't tell you how. But it's nice there and we like to spend a little bit of every day there.
We don't know why you can't get there and we can't tell you how. But it's nice there and we like to spend a little bit of every day there.
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18points