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We’ve all seen that picture of the really tall, very masculine, and big bearded biker with the tiny kitten in his hands online, right? It’s always nice to find out that your guy friends also like talking about their feelings, watching romantic comedies, or taking care of plants. There are still a lot of stereotypes pervasive in society, dictating what people should and should like or do, but people are slowly breaking them down, one stereotype at a time.

This AskMen thread on Reddit gives us a chance to see the things guys really like doing - without filters or reservations and without a care for stereotypes.

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#1

Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I don't give a single f**k about sports.

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Iblowsheep_V3.2
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have NEVER understood the widespread appeal, not to mention the absolute vitriolic behavior of the most "enthusiastic" of fans.

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#2

Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I don't like to have sex with a woman unless I get to know her first and there's an emotional connection

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Doctor Strange
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes. Sex is great, but only as an expression of intimacy. To me it is a sharing of mind, body and spirit, and that is not something I will do lightly. If I wouldn't want to spend an hour with you in my arms, I wouldn't want to have sex with you.

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#3

Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I sleep with a stuffed animal. He’s a large broccoli and his name is Brock. We’re very happy together.

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#4

Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I'm such a little girl when anything at all happens in nature.

"oooh wow it snows. Look at these beautiful trees. Oh I'm so happy right now"

"oh wow those flowers are really pretty. I wanna pick them and take them home"

"oh look a butterfly"

"oooooooooh kitty. I wanna pet the kitty"

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#5

Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I tear up stupidly easy during emotional movie scenes.

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Nikki Sevven
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I won't speak for other women, but I find it both endearing and sexy when a man isn't afraid to show he's human.

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#6

Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I like to sit and pee.
It's just conformable and more hygienic, also my bathroom smells like strawberries.

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GEPowers
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it's a philosophical issue, My philosophy being . . never run when you walk, never walk when you can stand around, never stand when you can sit, never sit when you can lay down (not good for pee though).

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#7

Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered Not interested in sports overly

Don't have a compulsive need to drink or bet

Not bothered if a woman earns me than me, her place isn't in the kitchen, it's where ever she wants that makes her happy

Don't bang everything with a pulse

Don't feel a need to prove myself or out-do others

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#8

Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered Sucker for cuddles

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Doctor Strange
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love curling up with someone I care about, her head on my chest. Its my favorite thing in the world.

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#10

Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I’m not the breadwinner. I do all of the housework. I stay home with the baby.

Edit: This got a lot more attention than I expected. My wife and I have been married for 5 years. 3 years ago I was miserable in a 9-6 office job and she just finished school with her Nurse Practitioner license. I got an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a tech startup for equity involved (although minimal pay up front). We decided that I would pursue this opportunity and when we had kids I would be staying home with them while she works since I’d be working from home. It’s been 3 years since then. I co-founded a second company in March and our first child was born in May. We have family help, and I’m able to make my own schedule. I try to make life as easy for my wife as I can because I know her job is very stressful and she only gets to see our daughter 2-3 hours max per day. To us it was a no-brainer. For me to go back to an office job just for my salary to go to childcare seems foolish. So yea I do the dishes, cook, clean, grocery shop, etc. because it’s the best thing for my family at this time. 10 years from now we could be living a very different life, and we’ll make the same decisions to better the lives of our children.

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MrsFettesVette
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's what a "real" man does-cares for his family, does what's best for them and supports his partner. Toxic masculinity is killing men.

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#11

Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered Although I still live with my dad at the age of 26, I don't consider myself a failure and I'm not a slob. I have finished my university degree and have a full-time job in my field, it's just that renting is simply too expensive. I do every chore that an average 'independent' person does - I cook, clean the apartment, do the laundry, pay the bills etc. Basically dad is my roomie.

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#12

Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I like sewing. I’m working on my first quilt right now.

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Sanne Hippy
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I learned sewing from my mom and carpentry from my dad, they where both professionals in those directions, I'm very happy with both skills.

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#13

Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered Idgaf about cars

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Nikki Sevven
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to be interested in cars...back when cars were interesting. They all look alike now.

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#14

Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I actually prefer to cook my own food rather than ordering takeout

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Ericthedead
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel sorry for people that can’t cook. Makes life so much better.

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#15

Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered Have great fashion sense and love grooming myself, am not gay

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep same. I could shop all day, I buy lots of the latest fashion stuff etc etc

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#17

Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I f*****g love gardening. Every year I can't wait to fill my goddamn yard with sunflowers. If you don't like sunflowers I will fight you.

Also, BBQ'ing, I have no idea what the f**k a BBQ does or how it works and everything I cook turns to s**t. I don't f**k with the BBQ.

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#18

Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I can fix nothing . I am not into sports . I cook . I like kids . I am not a car guy. I work as a nurses aid. The last one put me in high demand at the hospital.

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Rougarou Cher
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My dad kinda always thought it was funny that my sisters married men who were not "handy" in like traditional masculine gender role ways. One is an artist and the other is a chef so they're just handy in other ways if you ask me.

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Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I cannot stand beer. I think it is the most repulsive substance you could possibly drink. It's literally just rotten barley water imo. I have tried so many beers, commercial, imports, dark, light, etc. its all disgusting. Gimme a good rum or bourbon. And if you really wanna make me happy, gimme something fruity like a Malibu sunrise or a Bahama mama. But mostly I just drink tea.

I also bake nearly everyday. I make cookies, cakes, brownies, muffins, etc. all from scratch. I even make my own bread. I literally bake a loaf of bread every 2-3 days. And I love to give my baked goods out to whoever will take them.

For christmas all my neighbors receive a plate of various cookies, cupcakes, brownies, fudge and fresh baked bread, all made from scratch. Box desserts are horrible and either don't or just barely save you any work, money or time.

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Sad Quokka
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is literally me. Who wrote this cos I wanna know you? I utterly hate beer, and I love rum and I drink far too much tea. I also love cooking, baking etc ☺️

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't stand beer. When coworkers go out for a beer after work, I'm always that guy with a glass of wine. And I don't care.

RavenTheCat
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pfpff okay forgive me i hear you talking smack about beer and all i hear in my head is pirate shanties about Grog x3. Real talk though i rarely drink beer, coke and rum for me or a straight swig of rum to knock me out before bed is all i want .

Anon Yymi
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's fine not liking something. What isn't fine is using the words "literally" and "imo" in the same sentence.

Burnt Bagel
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

COMPLETELY lost me at “I cannot stand beer…”. We truly live in parallel universes.

Midwest Panda
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Homemade baked goods are the best!! I'd really have to trust the person making them though. And beer?? Nope. I havent tried a ton of beers, but the ones I have tasted like carbonated water. I can do without that. I like fruity drinks. Can't really stand the taste of alcohol

Chrissyfox
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like this about red wine. I don't care how expensive it is, it's just vinegar to me. Shame really, because I live in France half the year.

Max M
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always call beer for old bread. I dont touch anything with alcohol in it, i cant stand the smell and i like baking but i try to get rid of some weight so i don't bake anymore

Best Behave
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I stopped drinking about 3 years ago. I don’t really miss it, but am an absolute sucker for 0% beer - I really can’t get enough

Theresa Stephenson
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have place near where we live that serves hard apple cider on tap it so much better than beer which is awful

Kate Jones
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I fully agree on the beer thing. I do not understand the appeal of this vile drink. Yuck! I despise baking. I appreciate anyone who can bake because it's tedious to me. I can, however, cook. And I'm a really great cook. But baking...I'd rather cook for 10 hours than bake a single cookie.

Lsai Aeon
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can you do gluten-free and won't you be my neighbor? I sound like Mr. Rogers

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband and I went to a bar with a beer tasting. We both thought "why not" but when we got back in the car, he immediately suggested going to the local ice cream place to get the taste out of our mouths. I was thinking the exact thought and fell in love with him a little more.

pink_panda
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love beer, but not all beers. Belgians are an all-time fave, and wheat beers are generally great. But sours... There are some fantastic breweries in my area that specialize in sour beers with all different combinations of fruits. Some also taste like vanilla or marshmallow or graham crackers. Ughhh. Irresistible!

Chrissyfox
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Polish cherry beers are amazing. It's just not available anywhere else. Sadly.

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#21

Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I'm very nurturing and am happy and was perfectly willing to take on primary care giver role of our child, even with full time employment. I also do housework. No issue with it.

I am also much more gentle and soft spoken than my wife, who is basically a (hot) bull in a China shop. Between the two, I am the peace maker.

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El Dee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cliches are often untrue. My parents were the same, my father was more gentle..

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#22

Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I find folding laudry relaxing.

I always take the basket to the bedroom. Throw on a off roading video and just fold.

Its such a simple task.

No thinking about whats for dinner or how the kids did.in school.

Just simple laundry.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love doing laundry and dishes. I find both very zen and i like the physical manifestation of accomplishment and order when I’m done.

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#23

I don’t care about my name living on or having a legacy. I came, I survived until I died and that’s all there was to it.

I also don’t find sex worth the effort people go through for it, I can’t understand paying for a prostitute.

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#24

Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered Not liking flowers.

I absolutely love flowers and plants. Small, big, geen, red, pink, whaterver. I love them.

Liking to drink.

I hate alcohol and I've started to dislike soft drinks too. I mostly drink water.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Strange twist in this one. Needed another drink just to try and understand it!

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#25

Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I love doing the washing up and having a tidy kitchen!!!

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moggie63
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always keep on top of the washing up and generally keep a tidy house so that I can find things when I need them.

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#26

Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I am definitely *not* horny 24/7.

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Tushar Roy Mukherjee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My penis has a mind of its own and I do not like it. I'll get horny at random hours and there's literally nothing turning me on. In the middle of an exam, while studying, while cycling. And the worst part is that when I get horny, I start dozing off.

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#27

I played with my sister’s dolls as a kid and I will hug anyone in sight (pre/hopefully soon post covid). Stealing from someone else I also sit and pee. I remember my 3rd grade teacher getting on to me for that (she was not a good teacher)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

why on earth was your third grade teacher aware of your peeing posture?

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#28

Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I love listening to mainstream pop music like Taylor Swift, Doja cat, Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande etc

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#29

Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I find a lot of 'banter' just irritating, and gets in the way of what could be a good time. (source: Northern English so results may vary)

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#30

Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I have a skincare routine

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#31

I keep my apartment clean. Also, I like The Sims.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've never had my own place before. Moved out when I got married and we started out living with other people. My ex wife didn't really help with keeping our space tidy. I did the best I could to keep it presentable. Now that I have my own room again, I keep that tidy and clean up after myself in common spaces. But when I do get my own place, best believe it will be tidy

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Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered Just wanted to pipe in.

While I don't know about "exceptionally clean". My place was definitely pretty clean, it was also better organized then anytime I've lived with a partner.

I think the stereotype comes from young guys who are living in dorm rooms or going out partying all the time.

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Con O Cuinn
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All these posts about cleaning. Let me tell you this, all my most slovenly roommates have been women. I never knew how manky a bathroom could be until I lived with them.

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#33

Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered You have to spend a lot of money to prove you are a real man, such as...big a*s trucks and camo

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