People Share What Are The Most Annoying Things About Being A Guy And Their Statements Will Enlighten You

Men get real about everything that sucks about being a man, and their answers will help you sympathize with and understand them much better.

Some people still act like being a guy comes with fewer problems, but this Reddit thread shows how quickly that idea falls apart. Men deal with judgment about their looks, emotions, relationships, money, and even the most ordinary parts of daily life.

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It all started when Reddit user u/justjuiced22 asked people to share the most annoying things about being a man. The responses came back fast, and they ranged from funny and relatable to blunt and surprisingly heavy.

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Here’s what people said, and a few of the answers might hit closer to home than expected.

1. Unfortunately, we still need more good dads out there to make it a normal thing

1. Unfortunately, we still need more good dads out there to make it a normal thingthicchaggisboi
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2. That is a sad truth

2. That is a sad truthJadedTrekkie
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3. Toxic masculinity affects everyone, not just the opposite sex

3. Toxic masculinity affects everyone, not just the opposite sexThe_Unreal

That frustration shows up in more places than people admit.

4. Everyone deserves to feel good about themselves

4. Everyone deserves to feel good about themselvesAneides

5. The world should realize by now that being a competent parent doesn't depend on gender

5. The world should realize by now that being a competent parent doesn't depend on genderdyeson

6. Men expressing emotions doesn't make them less of a man

6. Men expressing emotions doesn't make them less of a manAgent527

7. Not all men leave the wedding day to their wives

7. Not all men leave the wedding day to their wivesbucketbiz9429

8. Abuse is abuse. Trauma is trauma.

8. Abuse is abuse. Trauma is trauma.Constant_Alternative

Some of these replies get very personal, very fast.

9. There is nothing wrong with a man carrying a bag

9. There is nothing wrong with a man carrying a bagx_Pyro

10. That alpha male mentality is actually one of the worst

10. That alpha male mentality is actually one of the worstDoorNo_5

11. There isn't a correct way to be a man or a human being, for that matter. You're great just the way you are.

11. There isn't a correct way to be a man or a human being, for that matter. You're great just the way you are.FerminFermin115

12. That is just nasty

12. That is just nastygyroggg

13. Screw what they say

13. Screw what they sayMr_Gibus

14. Can't they just enjoy the company of the opposite sex because they genuinely like it?

14. Can't they just enjoy the company of the opposite sex because they genuinely like it?Xsendox

15. Louder for the back!

15. Louder for the back!Kooba9

16. These days, shopping is basically not tailored for men

16. These days, shopping is basically not tailored for menimalonleyguytbh

17. Everyone needs help once in a while

17. Everyone needs help once in a whiletastehbacon

That kind of pressure gets old in a hurry.

Also see the Redditor asking if they were wrong for not paying more for their struggling sister’s bills.

18. It's exhausting

18. It's exhaustingsmarmageddon

19. When will people understand that emotion does not equal weakness?

19. When will people understand that emotion does not equal weakness?ExoticStories

20. These are all basic human responsibilities, not just men's responsibilities

20. These are all basic human responsibilities, not just men's responsibilitiesNeptune-Jr

21. Financial stability is important, but it's not the only thing that counts

21. Financial stability is important, but it's not the only thing that countsgreen_meklar

22. The stereotype shouldn't dictate everything

22. The stereotype shouldn't dictate everythingBlacktheMew

23. We're not in the old days anymore

23. We're not in the old days anymoredailydonuts16

24. Their concern is understandably valid, but it does suck, especially when you've taken every precaution to show them you have no harmful intentions

24. Their concern is understandably valid, but it does suck, especially when you've taken every precaution to show them you have no harmful intentionsAl-cicada

And then there are the replies that are just plain relatable.

25. If only the brain could control it better

25. If only the brain could control it betterNastyLittleBagginses

26. The body positivity revolution should be for everyone

26. The body positivity revolution should be for everyoneMichael_Scarn427

27. It honestly hits men's confidence really hard

27. It honestly hits men's confidence really hardGiacchinoFrost

28. Everyone has a right to remain alive, right?

28. Everyone has a right to remain alive, right?GiveMeYerBelt

29. It's how you carry it that counts

29. It's how you carry it that countssd_glokta

30. It's a freaking dangerous task!

30. It's a freaking dangerous task!L4chie

Nowadays, everyone has something to say about everything. Whether it’s about looks, finances, ability to attract partners, or whatnot, someone will have something to say that can sprout negativity, and men deal with a lot of that.

What the rest of us can do is listen and help them feel more comfortable talking about these issues. What do you think about it?

These complaints are funny until you realize how familiar they are.

Before you judge the bill split, read how the sole breadwinner debated changing it.

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