The male mind, or what men really think about

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This thread explores perceptions and stereotypes regarding male and female behavior, particularly in the context of emotional expression, household responsibilities, and gender roles. The discussion includes references to scientific studies and personal anecdotes, with a focus on how these perceptions impact relationships and social dynamics.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants reference a study suggesting that the male brain secretes less oxytocin and serotonin, which may influence emotional behavior and household engagement.
  • Several comments express a humorous or sarcastic view on the need for women to take on household roles, with phrases like "A man needs a maid" appearing multiple times.
  • One participant questions the credibility of the study, suggesting that the researchers may have been biased due to their gender.
  • Another participant argues that the findings are being used to justify certain behaviors and attitudes, indicating a potential misuse of scientific research.
  • Some participants express frustration with gender stereotypes, emphasizing the importance of emotional expression and challenging the notion that men should not engage in household responsibilities.
  • A list of humorous "rules" for men is presented, highlighting perceived differences in male and female perspectives on various topics, including communication and emotional responses.
  • One participant suggests that emotions are important and calls for more serious discourse on the topic, referencing philosophical ideas from David Hume and Spinoza.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion contains multiple competing views, with some participants supporting traditional gender roles while others challenge these stereotypes and advocate for a more nuanced understanding of emotional dynamics.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying degrees of skepticism regarding the scientific basis of claims made about male and female behavior, with some suggesting that the studies may not fully account for contemporary social dynamics.

  • #91
Originally posted by Kerrie
are we still talking about the male mind?

you've read so far and still have questions about human mind?
isn't this thread revealing enough?
 
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  • #92
Originally posted by Zantra
I guess I can't find a generation to settle into:wink:
Don't worry about it. We love you anyway.
 
  • #93
My personal opinion: Men are playthings. Meant to be toyed with, teased, and used for pleasure. If they aren't pleasing, get rid of him, one women's trash is another's treasure. Sex is the easiest way to control any man, and every man can be controlled by sex. It doesn't matter if a guy has a mind, more often than not, he won't use it. When he does happen to use it, its a completely different ball game.

don't get too upset. Jokes are meant to be funny... as in haha... i do not sacrifice my body or time or energy or whatever. on weekends instead of playing tag or ring-around-the-rosie, i seduce guys for kicks, just my version of fun. Oh, and yeah, every man my age can be controlled by sex, you just need to make em realize it first...

This is soooo sad it is funny. Reality check: Not every teenage male can be controlled by sex (seriously, it is not that hard to get sex). You are not in a position of power in these types of relationships! There seems to be this notion (I call it "MTV Liberalism") that females are challenging the sexual status quo by taking on the cliché male role. It simply isn't true. Progress is not made in so much as changing the way people act as it is in altering the way they view those actions, and believe me (as a male who knows many other males) your mantra of sexual power only fuels male dominance, it plays into the already existing inequalities.
 
  • #94
Originally posted by RageSk8
This is soooo sad it is funny. Reality check: Not every teenage male can be controlled by sex (seriously, it is not that hard to get sex). You are not in a position of power in these types of relationships! There seems to be this notion (I call it "MTV Liberalism") that females are challenging the sexual status quo by taking on the cliché male role. It simply isn't true. Progress is not made in so much as changing the way people act as it is in altering the way they view those actions, and believe me (as a male who knows many other males) your mantra of sexual power only fuels male dominance, it plays into the already existing inequalities.

Maybe that says a lot about society's changes that are taking place in regards to male/female interaction. With the advent of the "metrosexual", males are taking on a more "sensitive" role, while "liberated" females are attempting to take on the traditional male outlook. Personally I feel that it's so far been an abysmal failure. Each side is taking these role reversals to the etreme, so you end up with a bunch of pseudo-gay men, and assertive women who end up alienating males with their man-like behavior. I mean, as a man, I want to be with someone who acts like a woman-If I wanted to date a man, I'd turn gay:wink: And I'm sure women get tired of dating men who sob at the drop of a hat and have better fashion sense than they do.


Male/female roles have worked the same way for tens of thousands of years- if it ain't broke, don't fix it:wink:
 
  • #95
Originally posted by Zantra
Personally I feel that it's so far been an abysmal failure.

I think we essentially disagree here. Sometimes it needs to be expressed harder in order to push things the right direction. But not all men and women are comfortable have things as cowboy and princess Sugartop either.

I see some angry feminists around, but much more I think I see harry guys with all sorts of crazy harry oppinions, only able to look in the newest mech magazines.

I for one, would love to have a g/f that would love beating me in chess now and then, talk with my friends casually when we have gettogethers, TAKE me in bed nowandthen , and give me good advices in all kinds of things.
Oh, and female bosses are sexy too!


Originally posted by Zantra

And I'm sure women get tired of dating men who sob at the drop of a hat and have better fashion sense than they do.

Women, as us men, happily takes everything. If a man has great fashion sense, with all the other good sides, get it on! :)


Originally posted by Zantra

Male/female roles have worked the same way for tens of thousands of years- if it ain't broke, don't fix it:wink:

It's had many scratches. And as the liberal I am, I think it's time we try new stuff.

ps. It's strange to see how many female security guards around in my city, it looks like it's becoming more females than men. I guess women feel more social secure than men, and our town isn't very dangerous either.
It's just so strange seeing so many female security guards. It's almost as you want to do a crime just so they're going to come and get you!

In the news soon it's going to stand something like this:

" Strong increase in female security guards "

and some pages below:

" There have been reported 1000% increase in shoplifting. The Major is very disturbed in that seemingly all sorts of men in all ages have begun drasticly stealing clumsily all sorts of small candy bars and newspapers. "
Then there's some picture in action of a guy taken down by a female security guard smiling harmoniously like he won the lottery.
 
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  • #96
Head for the hills boys! Norway's been taken over by Uberfrauen and her wild-eyed band of femanazis. Pace apparently was one of their first victims.

I for one, would love to have a g/f that would love beating me in chess now and then, talk with my friends casually when we have gettogethers, TAKE me in bed nowandthen , and give me good advices in all kinds of things

Then there's some picture in action of a guy taken down by a female security guard smiling harmoniously like he won the lottery.
 
  • #97
:rolleyes:

Anyways, by the beauty of the women here, I wish I were!

But that second one was a joke... ( ^^^^ Joke too!)
And I would love to be as supportive to her as she would be to me.



What sort of woman do you want anyway ?

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ps. We're on 1000 threads guys!
 
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  • #98
What sort of woman do you want anyway ?

well, i'd like a woman with a sense of humor and a nice body. intelligent yet playful. a girl i can relate to, but has a lot of new and exciting experiences to relate to. plus it wouldn't hurt if she could work it in the bedroom...

...oh wait you weren't talking to me??
 
  • #99
Originally posted by Gale17
well, i'd like a woman with a sense of humor and a nice body. intelligent yet playful. a girl i can relate to, but has a lot of new and exciting experiences to relate to. plus it wouldn't hurt if she could work it in the bedroom...

...oh wait you weren't talking to me??

heh oh yea sure :D so... you... ok then :smile:
 
  • #100
Originally posted by Gale17
well, i'd like a woman with a sense of humor and a nice body. intelligent yet playful. a girl i can relate to, but has a lot of new and exciting experiences to relate to. plus it wouldn't hurt if she could work it in the bedroom...

...oh wait you weren't talking to me??

Just make sure the midget holding the camera has a steady hand:wink:
 
  • #101
Originally posted by RageSk8
This is soooo sad it is funny. Reality check: Not every teenage male can be controlled by sex (seriously, it is not that hard to get sex). You are not in a position of power in these types of relationships! There seems to be this notion (I call it "MTV Liberalism") that females are challenging the sexual status quo by taking on the cliché male role. It simply isn't true. Progress is not made in so much as changing the way people act as it is in altering the way they view those actions, and believe me (as a male who knows many other males) your mantra of sexual power only fuels male dominance, it plays into the already existing inequalities.

Hi RageSk8,

I couldn't agree with you more. While I'm all about empowering females, I don't think that emulating traditionally male behavior that people look down upon is going to earn anyone any points. And fine, maybe it isn't about winning points but it's certainly about gaining respect - for yourself as well as women in general. The only bonus I can see to this behavior is that it's such an obviously flawed way of thinking that perhaps it will wake people up to the idiocy of it.

I also think it can be referred to as third wave feminism - it seems like the basic premise of it is that anything a woman does is a feminist move. As I read somewhere once, "Third wave feminism is so f*cking easy..."

This kind of behavior is sad though. Don't know what else to say about it. I've never known anyone who did this kind of thing as a teenager that was thankful in their later years. In fact, most of them ended up in dysfunctional relationships and pregnant. 'Tis a shame.