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People have a lot more in common than you might think. Sure, we’re all unique in our own small special ways, but many of the things that we do aren’t exclusive to us. You might be surprised how similar you are to the strangers you pass on the street every single day.

That’s where redditor u/Miguenzo comes in. They asked anonymous internet users to share the things that most (possibly even all) guys do but that they’d never admit to. From indulging in power fantasies to crying when sad, you’ll find these men’s honest thoughts as you scroll down.

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“What Is Something All Guys Do But Will Never Admit To Doing?” (30 Answers) We love being cuddled. I look like a stereotypical tough guy and know some martial arts but damn, a cuddle from my girlfriend is just the best. Personally, I don't mind revealing that I love cuddles but I know a lot of dudes don't wanna admit that

OrbMan23 , Edward Eyer Report

#2

“What Is Something All Guys Do But Will Never Admit To Doing?” (30 Answers) Debating ending it all often, but not doing it because of how badly it affects those around us

Sandy_Pickle , christopher lemercier Report

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

How is this a 'man' thing? This is a depressed human being thing.

Tams21
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The suicide rate among men is MUCH higher that with women, as much as 3.5 times higher in the US.

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

This isn't normal and is called suicided and should be treated as such. Its stupid to place it here as something that annoys women when its a serious thing be it a male or female announcing such.

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

That's not a guy thing. A therapist can help you sort that out.

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

Common enough regardless of gender, but not so common that it should be thought of as normal. Seek help.

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

Repeating what others have said, this isn't unique to men and it's certainly not common to all men. If you experience suicidal ideation on a regular basis, please seek help from a mental health professional.

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

Every. Single. Day. But I won’t do it because of my wife and kids.

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

Me too, Frog. It's a way to feel like you're in control of one thing (our exit plan) when everything else is out of our control. Don't feel guilt about this. I'm glad you have ppl you love and that love you back. 🥰🥰🥰

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

Please don't, for your loved ones, your pets, and your better days stay alive

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

This might sound controversial but I find this tends to be worse in some ways for guys. There's less support because of toxic masculinity issues that are still not talked about nearly enough. It's probably different based on where in the world you live though. But ever since I've met my boyfriend I've realized how lucky I am to be a girl in many scenarios. People tend to treat me a lot kinder than him even though we both treat everyone around us with the same kindness and respect we'd want ourselves. I could list endless examples... not trying to put down womens issues either, but just to any guys specifically going through this, just want you to know, I see you.

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

Kudos to BP for resisting the temptation to bowdlerise "ending" as "[ending]"

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

This is really sad, it is OK for men to have emotions. I promise no matter what relationship you are in, emotions are important.

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

Okay, not to be a jerk, but this is about the GUYS. We know women tend to find it easier to talk about their feelings but men tend to be told to hold it in and be a man.

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

I feel this one. I love the people around me too much to cause them this kind of hurt.

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

i dont do this. I know people do, but Ive lost far too many people to it. i just can't fathom causing that pain to other people. plus.. it would make too many other people happy :)

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

Went through this really bad in 2020. On top of quarantine, my fiancé at the time, broke up with me after a 5 year relationship. Thinking about my family and friends is all that really kept me here 😅

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

have done this... fortunately I'm in better mental health now...men ,if you feel this way please go talk to someone.... asking for help is a sign of strength not weakness

the dancing demon (she/her)
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think about this very often, there have been times were the only reason I didn't try was beacuse of how it would hurt my family

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

The dark s**t I thought about during my younger days is depressing as FOCK

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

Sometimes, morbid curiosity about what else would have ended you is enough to keep you going.

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

I don't so much have this, as much as i do tje morbid curiosity of what it'd be like to be completely on mu own. Leaving everything behind and living off of scrounged items like a rogue if That makes sense, its a weird fantasy i don't have anymore but when i was stressed as heck it came to me alot

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

I have gone through that you are awesome just know someone is in your corner

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

I was so glad to read about not doing it because how it affects those around you, because it takes years to get over a suicide among your acquaintances. You keep going back to what you should/could have done to avert it, even though you don't really believe there was anything you could have done.

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

And it does. That person unlives themselves once. The "survivors" get to relive that person's unliving again and again until they unalive too. (It's ridiculous we have to use certain words BP)

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

I take antidepressants. Years ago I felt like you but the meds help. It may take a few tries to get the right one. Don't give up

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

In Aotearoa/NZ we have terrible suicide stats for suicide in young men. I lost one friend to it. It's heartbreaking.

MushroomHead22
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ok but ending it all is not solely something men do, its a mental problem that you need to talk about, regardless of gender.

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

please don't, people say it will get better but it really does even if it takes a long time

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

And now thanks to corporate greed discussing capitalism was forcing the working class deeper to poverty thanks to them more suicides on the rise

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

Also If I ever unalive myself, then all my haters win. I just can't have that man so I'm existing out of spite.

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

Calling someone a "coward" or saying they took the "easy way out" is so unkind. Imagine the amount of insurmountable pain and sheer hopelessness one must feel to do such a thing. Don't add insult to injury.

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#3

That little knee bend/stretch to get your balls unstuck from whatever position they magically aligned themselves
Its not for our legs/knees/hips its 100% just for the balls to reposition

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k1ddkanuck
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Balls stuck to thigh" is legitimately one of the most uncomfortable situations ever.

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If nothing else, the r/AskReddit thread is bound to give you a sense of relatability. Even if someone seems like a complete stranger to you, you can be pretty certain that they behave similarly to you in their daily life.

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Even if you have different lifestyles and habits, some behaviors are simply extremely human and it’s hard to avoid them. Whether that’s sinking into your daydreams, crying when you’re upset, or singing along to a song that you adore. It’s these little behaviors that unite us.

#4

“What Is Something All Guys Do But Will Never Admit To Doing?” (30 Answers) Daydream about insane scenarios that will never happen where you're the main hero that swoops in to save the day.

Common examples include things like thinking you could figure out how to land an entire airplane in an emergency, thinking about "What happens if there's a robbery and I stop the bad guy", thinking about saving someone from a burning building, thinking you could save someone's life if there's a random medical emergency, etc.

bbbbbthatsfivebees , Jean-Philippe Delberghe Report

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

I've done this since I was a little girl, I absolutely have a savior complex. Why would anyone be afraid to admit they'd like to be a hero?

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#6

Pee in the shower. I could pee right before the shower in the toilet, but the second the hot water hits me, my bladder says “It’s pee time.”

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It’s not just certain behaviors that people have in common. Many men have very similar fears and insecurities. For example, ‘Fatherly’ points out that many men are insecure about developing large breasts. Others are embarrassed about losing their hair or being too thin or too short. On the flip side, men who are taller than their peers might have issues with their height, too.

For others, it’s their situation at home and in the office that haunts them. Guys are worried about the kinds of husbands and dads they’ll turn out to be. Others are scared that they’re not where they ‘should’ be in terms of their career just yet.

#7

“What Is Something All Guys Do But Will Never Admit To Doing?” (30 Answers) Imagine your entire life with a girl you just met.

Old_Situation4990 , Joseph Chan Report

#8

“What Is Something All Guys Do But Will Never Admit To Doing?” (30 Answers) Try to use the force. It hasn’t worked yet but maybe one day..

DarkestLore696 , Tommy van Kessel Report

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#9

“What Is Something All Guys Do But Will Never Admit To Doing?” (30 Answers) Nose picking is more common than anyone will admit

oldwhitch , Brittany Colette Report

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

The nose picking is no secret. The secret is what some men do with the buggers afterwards.

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Another common insecurity among guys is the fear that they might not be adequate enough in the bedroom, both in terms of performance and size. Meanwhile, many men who have an older understanding of masculinity might avoid showing any emotions or weaknesses at all. In their mind, any sort of vulnerability is ‘wrong.’ 

This desire to appear extremely macho at all times can have some negative effects on them and the people around them, however. For example, men who avoid talking about their mental health struggles or seeking the help of a professional when they need to can only worsen the situation.

#10

“What Is Something All Guys Do But Will Never Admit To Doing?” (30 Answers) Be straight but able to recognize when another guy is a good looking guy and say it out loud.

AllOkJumpmaster , Ryoji Iwata Report

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k1ddkanuck
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ya know, it's funny. I've had a bunch of straight guy friends be like "I know you're gay and all, but that girl is HOT". I always try to explain- dude, I can recognize a beautiful woman when I see her, even if I don't find her sexually attractive. A landscape painting can be beautiful to me, doesn't mean I wanna put my d*ck inside of it. Beauty is both subjective and universal at the same time. Anyone who can't appreciate beauty due to societal norms is lying to themselves.

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#11

“What Is Something All Guys Do But Will Never Admit To Doing?” (30 Answers) Crying like a little girl when their pet dies.

Boomer6313 , Inzmam Khan Report

#12

“What Is Something All Guys Do But Will Never Admit To Doing?” (30 Answers) If you're single; Having feelings/Attraction to almost every female friend you've got.

Doesn't gotta be strong feelings. Doesn't have to be romantic.

But you've thought about it. At least once. Maybe three times.

TA2556 , Mason Dahl Report

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Many men are also wary of getting in touch with a doctor when they have health issues. There’s a certain deeply-rooted stigma that men ‘should’ be strong enough to handle everything on their own and that asking for help is a sign of weakness. While having a stoic mindset is definitely helpful in life, health issues aren’t something you should be playing around with.

Many men are unwilling to see a professional if they have issues that are particularly embarrassing. Others are scared of getting bad news, so they choose to live in denial, hoping that the problems will go away on their own.

To put it bluntly, have the courage to be humble—see a doctor not just when you have health issues, but also for regular checkups. You’re not less of a man because you take care of your health. Quite the opposite!

#13

“What Is Something All Guys Do But Will Never Admit To Doing?” (30 Answers) Sneaking a peak at some cleavage. We don't even have to be attracted to the women but we still gon look

DonAskren , Alicia Steels Report

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k1ddkanuck
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hehehe I'm gay as the day is long, and even I find it hard not to notice cleavage when it's like... really out there. I don't get any sort of charge out of it, but c'mon, it's like... right friggin' there. Hard not to see when it literally jumps out like that. I've heard lesbians say the same thing about guys wearing speedos- like "woah! you're uhh... well, there you are" lmao

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“What Is Something All Guys Do But Will Never Admit To Doing?” (30 Answers) Sniff our armpits to be sure it don't stink or we enjoy the smell.

anon , Jeremy Perkins Report

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

My advice would be to just use 2 different deodorants. But then again that’s just my two scents

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#15

“What Is Something All Guys Do But Will Never Admit To Doing?” (30 Answers) Kicking ice cube under fridge when falls.

Subject-Inflation805 , Jan Antonin Kolar Report

#16

When I was in college, a guy on my dorm floor swore he had never masturbated. He was 19. I'm sorry, but I refuse to believe that.

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

Could be religious thing. Most religious people don't really know about sexual stuff until they're married. It's possible he doesn't even know what masturbation is, just knows it's something sexual. It's really easy to keep away from things that you're not taught about or see as taboo.

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“What Is Something All Guys Do But Will Never Admit To Doing?” (30 Answers) Morning pee's sometimes goes sideways and there's annoying cleaning up to do

Apprehensive_Sky9062 , Jan Antonin Kolar Report

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k1ddkanuck
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly, if I'm half asleep (or drank enough beers), I'm sitting down. F*ck what anyone says.

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Struggle severely with existential levels of mental health

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#20

“What Is Something All Guys Do But Will Never Admit To Doing?” (30 Answers) Being friendlier to attractive women.

JoeSchmoe314159 , Alexis Brown Report

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

I once saw a beautiful woman heading for a door, so to be nice I opened it for her. Instead of thanking me, she, and everyone else on the plane starting screaming at me.

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“What Is Something All Guys Do But Will Never Admit To Doing?” (30 Answers) Crying.

Afraid_Purpose_8512 , Claudia Wolff Report

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

My BIL crys and he is literally compared to Sasquatch and probably the most stereotypically masculine looking guy I know. It made me think more of him for it honestly.

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#22

“What Is Something All Guys Do But Will Never Admit To Doing?” (30 Answers) Looking at houses and cars I can’t afford everyday

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#23

Every man has tucked his d**k back between his legs and gazed upon his mangina in the bathroom mirror.

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#24

“What Is Something All Guys Do But Will Never Admit To Doing?” (30 Answers) Check out women (or men if they prefer) they find attractive in public when with their partner

DavosLostFingers , Norbert Braun Report

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

We both appreciate beauty in many forms. My husband and I point out good looking people to each other especially if they're "your type", I like bald men, my husband makes sure I see them all. He likes tall women, I make sure he sees them.

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“What Is Something All Guys Do But Will Never Admit To Doing?” (30 Answers) The truth is drinking too much. It is common for men to lie about how much they drink to their doctors and when taking surveys.

Vallden , Aleksandr Popov Report

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“What Is Something All Guys Do But Will Never Admit To Doing?” (30 Answers) Singing along to a song that they shouldn't like, but do.

BoredBSEE , Avi Naim Report

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k1ddkanuck
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why should anyone feel like they "shouldn't" like a song? This is just bizarre. There's plenty of songs I don't like... but to like one and feel like doing so is somehow taboo just seems... I dunno. Not healthy.

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#27

“What Is Something All Guys Do But Will Never Admit To Doing?” (30 Answers) Sometimes when we shave we try and see how we’d look with the moustache of a certain Austrian painter

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

But if I wanted to look like Gustav Klimt I wouldn't be shaving in the first place!

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#28

Singing along to Barbie Girl by Aqua.

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#29

“What Is Something All Guys Do But Will Never Admit To Doing?” (30 Answers) not sure if this is for all guys, but my bf will never ever admit that he prefers to be little spoon 😭

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“What Is Something All Guys Do But Will Never Admit To Doing?” (30 Answers) Watch and enjoy rom-coms.

seanofkelley , Tima Miroshnichenko Report

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

not sure on this one...my mind is now having a quick run down of every Richard Curtis movie now.... nope, nothing, except for "Shawn of the dead" (zom-rom-com) I also don't mind "Mama Mia" 🤔😁

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