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Brother Drags “Chauvinist Man-Baby” After He Goes Off On His Wife For Wearing More Makeup
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Brother Drags “Chauvinist Man-Baby” After He Goes Off On His Wife For Wearing More Makeup

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Of course, we want what’s best for our family. But when they find a new way to get under our skin, sometimes we can’t help but call them out to set things straight.

So after this Reddit user felt like his brother went out of line, accusing his wife of cheating due to the sole reason of wearing more makeup, he told him to stop making baseless accusations and mind his own business.

But the brother doubled down and the two of them got into a heated argument.

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    This man was supportive of his wife’s rediscovered interest in makeup

    Image credits: Sean Patrick (not the actual photo)

    But his brother said it was a surefire sign of cheating

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    The whole thing culminated in the man losing his temper and the two siblings having a huge fight

    Image credits: Laura Tancredi (not the actual photo)

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    Infidelity is too complex to attach to someone’s makeup use

    Image credits: cottonbro studio (not the actual photo)

    Adultery is one of the most common reasons for divorce. So identifying it early on could mitigate the devastating effects that come with it.

    A set of studies published last year used a machine-learning algorithm to determine whether infidelity is predictable.

    One study involved a survey of 891 adults who were asked about their experiences with in-person sexual infidelity as well as online sexual infidelity. The second had a survey of 202 mixed-sex couples who were given the same questions. In both cases, the researchers collected extensive information about people’s sex lives, relationships, demographic backgrounds, and personalities.

    In answering the question of whether infidelity is predictable, the conclusion was vague: “somewhat.”

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    “They found some factors that were weak predictors and others that were strong predictors, and that it was only by adding a large number of variables together to the algorithm that they could predict infidelity moderately well,” Justin J. Lehmiller, Ph.D., who is a Research Fellow at The Kinsey Institute and an internationally recognized sex educator, commented on the findings.

    Talking about the actual variables the researchers discovered that “the most robust predictors of infidelity lie within the relationship.”

    Turns out, the demographic (e.g., education level) and personality factors (e.g., attachment style) weren’t really giving that much.

    “Even gender was, at best, an inconsistent predictor in this research. Being male was a strong predictor of online infidelity in the couple’s study only,” Lehmiller pointed out. “The fact that gender wasn’t among the main predictors overall suggests that the historical gender gap in infidelity may be decreasing (although it’s not entirely clear whether women are cheating more now, or if they’re just more likely to report it than they were in the past).”

    The most consistent predictors across samples and across types of infidelity (in-person vs. online) tended to be characteristics of people’s sex lives and relationships. Those who were more likely to cheat tended to:

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    • Be less satisfied with their relationships overall;
    • Have lower levels of sexual satisfaction specifically;
    • Have higher levels of sexual desire in general;
    • Report less love for one’s partner.

    So unless the Redditor’s brother knew the details of the couple’s bedroom affairs, his makeup argument doesn’t sound like a very convincing one.

    As the story went viral, its author provided more information on what happened

    Many people said the man did nothing wrong

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    But some thought his response was too harsh and indicative of other, possibly deeper issues

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    Ieva Pečiulytė

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    Susie Elle
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    7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    DRAG KING WITH A GLITTER BEARD I am so down. Also, how is 'testicle grabbing' homophobic?

    𝐆𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐦-𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚
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    7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I assumed it was the man-version of "pearl clutching". Especially since brother's freakout was about what looks appropriate for a married woman to do. "Oh she's wearing makeup again - she must be trying to attract a man! Oh horrors!"

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    Genna Lee
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    7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Am I the only one who interpreted “testicle grabbing” to be the masc version of pearl clutching?

    Melissa Harris
    Community Member
    7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nah. Most did. It's an apt description of insecure masculinity and I'll have to remember it.

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    Karina
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    7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I read testicle-grabbing i think that was very descriptive of what brother tried to do to op. Namely use a stereotype about women that often reflect negative on a mand virility ,(makeup = sexdrive or looking for a mate) and tried to stear OP, by his testicles so to speak, to have a fight with his wife. Thats testicle-grabbing in my book. I was suprised to see the homophobia comments, because homophilia is not even mentioned by a gust of wind in this post. Am I missing something, or are testicles "gay" now?

    Roberta Surprenant
    Community Member
    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    commenters assuming that he was accusing his brother of grabbing other men's testicles?

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    Susie Elle
    Community Member
    7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    DRAG KING WITH A GLITTER BEARD I am so down. Also, how is 'testicle grabbing' homophobic?

    𝐆𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐦-𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚
    Community Member
    7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I assumed it was the man-version of "pearl clutching". Especially since brother's freakout was about what looks appropriate for a married woman to do. "Oh she's wearing makeup again - she must be trying to attract a man! Oh horrors!"

    Load More Replies...
    Genna Lee
    Community Member
    7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Am I the only one who interpreted “testicle grabbing” to be the masc version of pearl clutching?

    Melissa Harris
    Community Member
    7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nah. Most did. It's an apt description of insecure masculinity and I'll have to remember it.

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    Karina
    Community Member
    7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I read testicle-grabbing i think that was very descriptive of what brother tried to do to op. Namely use a stereotype about women that often reflect negative on a mand virility ,(makeup = sexdrive or looking for a mate) and tried to stear OP, by his testicles so to speak, to have a fight with his wife. Thats testicle-grabbing in my book. I was suprised to see the homophobia comments, because homophilia is not even mentioned by a gust of wind in this post. Am I missing something, or are testicles "gay" now?

    Roberta Surprenant
    Community Member
    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    commenters assuming that he was accusing his brother of grabbing other men's testicles?

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