There are a lot of things men get wrong about women. In turn, there are loads of misconceptions women have about men. It's an argument as old as time; it's where legends like "Men are from Mars and women are from Venus" were born.
In reality, both men and women tend to make assumptions about the opposite gender. According to a 2024 international survey by the dating app Tinder, this "assumptions epidemic" is ruining the dating vibe. For example, 65% of women think that men only want casual flings. In reality, only 29% of men really do.
However, women get a lot of things wrong, too. Things that they think attract men might actually be repelling them. At least that's what we learned from these two online threads where someone asked: "What's something women think impresses men but actually doesn't?" If you're currently a single lady, you might want to check some of these out!
#1
Lip fillers are hideous. I've no idea why so many women willingly keep doing this to themselves.
93points
#3
Speaking in a childlike voice to appear cute. I guess some guys like it but to me it’s creepy.
71points
#4
Testing men to see how much they care.
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My buddy dated a girl for a couple of months and one day out of the blue she broke up with him. It was quickly discovered that it was a test because when hit with that news he felt a bit of relief and responded that he understood and wished her well. No hard feelings…on his part. She lost her mind and borderline stalked him for months.
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My buddy dated a girl for a couple of months and one day out of the blue she broke up with him. It was quickly discovered that it was a test because when hit with that news he felt a bit of relief and responded that he understood and wished her well. No hard feelings…on his part. She lost her mind and borderline stalked him for months.
68points
#5
Being "high maintenance."
I want a relationship not a monthly subscription.
I want a relationship not a monthly subscription.
67points
#6
Lip fillers, ditto. They look fake and horrible.
Fake eyelashes: look like caterpillars
Overly long fake nails.
"Designer" anything.
Fake eyelashes: look like caterpillars
Overly long fake nails.
"Designer" anything.
67points
#7
Socials. I don't care about followers count or anything of that nature. If they brag about that, it's my cue to leave.
63points
#8
Acting hard to get only makes you hard to want.
anon:
To me it always just looks like a lack of interest, and if there’s no interest I’ll stop trying.
UDPviper:
This is coming from a gay man, but I've seen it fail for my girl friends a ton.
Playing 'hard to get.'
Most guys eventually just take it as a lack of interest and move on. Clear communication and showing genuine interest is way more impressive than a guessing game.
anon:
To me it always just looks like a lack of interest, and if there’s no interest I’ll stop trying.
UDPviper:
This is coming from a gay man, but I've seen it fail for my girl friends a ton.
Playing 'hard to get.'
Most guys eventually just take it as a lack of interest and move on. Clear communication and showing genuine interest is way more impressive than a guessing game.
61points
#9
Lots of make up. Although, as I get older I become more and more convinced that women aren’t actually bothered about impressing men, it’s really other women they want to impress/make jealous!
58points
#10
Being difficult. The whole “if you can’t handle me at my worst” nonsense just screams the “best” ain’t worth it. Why would anyone want that?
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56points
#12
Mar-a-lago face makes me want to throw up.
Smasa224:
I haven't met any humans of any gender who thinks that looks good. Its like the Amazon guy's wife, any time her photo pops up, whoever i am near comments how terrible she looks...
Ive heard.. "all the money in the world, and she chooses to look this terrifying "... but never "i wish I could afford to look like that."
Smasa224:
I haven't met any humans of any gender who thinks that looks good. Its like the Amazon guy's wife, any time her photo pops up, whoever i am near comments how terrible she looks...
Ive heard.. "all the money in the world, and she chooses to look this terrifying "... but never "i wish I could afford to look like that."
52points
#13
Game playing. Instead, just say what you want. That would be a godsend to men everywhere.
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51points
#14
Claiming to be an influencer or model. The delusional need for social media acceptance.
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50points
#15
Not eating when on a date, like if he sees you consuming food you’ll immediately become obese and he will be disgusted, so all you order is a side salad and then steal his fries.
Just get the steak. Men tend to like women with a healthy appetite especially when it carries over to other activities.
Just get the steak. Men tend to like women with a healthy appetite especially when it carries over to other activities.
49points
#17
Heavily edited or overly posed photos.
44points
#18
Telling us about how many other dudes are interested in you or what they did for you.
Rachel_Silver:
I dated someone who did that. I think she believed that was how you got a man to spoil you. I also came to the conclusion that she had "traded up" to me from the last guy, because she would compare me to him a lot if she felt I was slacking.
We lasted less than a week.
Rachel_Silver:
I dated someone who did that. I think she believed that was how you got a man to spoil you. I also came to the conclusion that she had "traded up" to me from the last guy, because she would compare me to him a lot if she felt I was slacking.
We lasted less than a week.
42points
#19
Being "sassy" or a "brat" .... it's just being annoying and/or obnoxious.
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41points
#20
There’s a difference between being an independent individual vs simply not taking others into account. I’m glad you’re your own person, absolutely! I don’t want to be responsible for somebody’s sense of self. But, if there’s no room for others in your narrative it’s probably going to be a lonely one.
37points