Exactly. It's really the basic concept of consent we teach our kids. No means no. I talked to a girl once that told me, if I were a real man, I would chase her. No ma'am. A real adult says what they mean.

exactly i am just being polite i would do the same for a person of any gender or even species but not bears though

Agreed

I can't speak for all men, but as a general rule of thumb: we are dreadful at deciphering subtle signs. Please just say what you want to convey.

For me I feel like even talking to a woman, no matter how innocent my intentions I am being judged for only wanting "one" thing, it makes it so awkward should I want to ask a woman out, I dare not.

My measure of how close you feel with someone. I have had many a happy a time just sat reading a book, with someone sat next to me also reading or doing puzzles etc. No communication, just being there with each other.

Isn't this the case for all humans, male or female?

I knew it!

YESSS

I 100% agree. As the saying goes, you can look but can't touch.

Helplines for the men in the UK: https://www.safeline.org.uk/what-we-do/men/ https://www.mankind.org.uk/ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/crisis-services/helplines-listening-services/ https://www.thecalmzone.net/

When we we're dattting i left post-its with notes all around the house with litle hearts and my husband still talks about that 🥰

Yeah, you put the trash by the front door for him to take out and him: "Honey I'm home" and steps over the trash.... Just kidding. Seriously, It's true, you men aren't great when it's a guessing (hinting) game. But if asked what to do most men don't mind that and will do it!

my best friend who is female told me when we first met 5 years ago my hair looks good short i have cut it short ever since and try to keep it short

A man like this would suit me just fine! Get away from me at night, every season. I don't mind snuggling for a few minutes but then I want my own side of the bed and my own cover. I'll be a much more romantic and pleasant woman during the day if I get a good sleep 😂.

I made the first move with my now hubby. I approached him on the bus, didn't even know who he was.

OMG...THIS! Don't ask if you don't like the answer!

Currently I'm wondering how they make tennis balls

Also, when you ask 'what are you thinking about' the answer 'nothing' is true. Trust me, a men's head can be completely vacant.

People who are insecure about their SO spending time with their friends probably need to think about why that is, rather than taking it out on their SO.

I think it's worth it to explain things. My mother used to snap at me "Don't you understand?!" She wouldn't explain what she meant and that left me feeling too stupid to be worthy of proper communication. It wasn't until I was 20 that I finally burst into tears and told her, "You always say that! If you want me to understand, you explain!" She communicated better after that.

I hope women really read this one. I have had partners say some truly heinous s**t to me over the years, things that I would never say, and then just brush it off with something like "I was stressed". Unfortunately, just because it wasn't a big deal to you doesn't mean that it won't still haunt me for years.

I have some good moments doing this. Laying down, not thinking, just being

Stormtrooper armour for me, original SW.

if a girl got me a suit of armor like that, you bet I would marry her

Let's be honest, we all want real knight armor. All the genders want real armor!

I want wear one of those dinosaur costumes for Halloween and want to go trick or treating, i don't care if im almost an adult, stop saying having fun and pursuing your own interests is kiddie s**t society

Um, as a woman, PLEASE tell us you want a suit or armour! A lot of us want a matching set!

Now i want to see a guy causally strolling in a suit of armor waving at people.

Join the SCA!

Why hide it? Nothing wrong with have unique and out-of-the box interests. It's what makes us fascinating. If you are interested in wearing armour I would highly recommend joining either an reenactment society that practices HEMA (historical European Martial Arts) or look into taking a stage combat course. You might also like cosplay (dressing up as an animated or comic book character). If you live in the United States or the United Kingdom you may have one of the largest Medieval reenactment societies called the SCA near you.

Eh? You can say that. But unless someone is willing to steal it from a museum from you, you won't get it. Join a historical reenactment group in your area instead.

I think good people would think this is awesome. They might not be able to afford to provide you with that awesomeness, but it's a cool thought. In my world, we appreciate people who are unique.

Tell me all your childlike wonders and dreams. Just makes you more endearing!

Let your freak flag fly! Just don’t expect because that crap is $$$

I'm too broke to give you but I would if I could, I swear

I want to be a Roman Legionair or cover myself in woad like a ancient Briton.

but look at those pointy shoes they wear. That must hurt your feet

That sounds awesome but I bet I can’t afford 🎁

hell.... i want Gibson Les Paul.. but instead i got T-shirt

Just get the armor it’s cool nothing to be ashamed of. And if someone does judge it’s because there jealous.

COSPLAYERS UNITE

you need to meet some cosplayers, and then you'll realise it's not such an unreasonable request

I gave a (male) friend of mine a Final Fantasy figure for his birthday. I had to do it "secretly", as he was afraid his other friends would make fun of him, for knowing about his "other hobby". He's not exactly the typical nerd... more of a nerd like Henry Cavill.

"THIS IS THE WAY!"