10 Things Some Men Do That Are A But Too Feminine For Me
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I’m sure if you ask a woman what type of man she wants, she can read you a laundry list as long as her résumé. While most women have different traits they find most desirable in a man, there is one that is generally listed on most women’s lists when it comes to masculinity: they want a “manly” man. Perhaps not a “caveman” or a “chauvinistic pig,” but definitely one that can hold his own and protect her if need be. But women also want a man who knows how to balance that machismo with sensitivity and one who can be in touch with his “feminine side.” Of course, there is a line to be drawn there too. So where do we strike the balance between “manly man” and “soft and sensitive”? There are many behaviors that many men and women consider “girlie” but not necessarily “gay,” so ladies, take a look at the following list of things that are perfectly okay for men to do, but that might get them the side-eye because it’s just a bit too feminine. Tell me: sensitive or suspect?
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1. “Manscaping”
I have no problem with men getting manicures and pedicures. I hate seeing chewed up fingernails and jacked up toes. If you don’t do it yourself, then by all means go to a salon and handle that. I don’t mind a man trimming down there either, or under his arms, nose hair, ears, etc. But I think I draw the line at plucking eyebrows (unless you have a uni-brow) and being waxed or shaved everywhere. No clear nail polish, and if you use a “loofah” and strawberry shower gel, you might get the side eye.
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2. Cooking
It’s perfectly okay for a man to be able to throw down in the kitchen. I actually prefer it. A man who cooks for me is hot all day, every day. But I don’t think I can say I’ve ever seen a man I know “bake.” You know, cookies, cakes, bread…anything. It’s okay if he does, but most men and women consider baking a “woman” thing.
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3. Dancing
I love a man who can dance. Usually, a woman can tell how good a lover a man might be by the way he moves on the dance floor (is that a myth or have you found that to be true?). There’s nothing “girlie” about dancing. But, if he’s a ballroom dancer or rocks some ballet slippers, some women may automatically dismiss him as playing for the other team. I love watching Dancing With The Stars and enjoy watching a man freak the Paso Doble, but some women think the Waltz is a bit much for their taste. I don’t have a problem with it, but some think ballet isn’t the manliest way to move his body.
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4. Reading Women’s Magazines
I have a subscription to Essence Magazine, and I may occasionally have a Cosmo or a Marie Claire lying around. I’ve seen men pick them up and casually peruse them. I didn’t think anything of it but some women think that’s weird. If you ask me, what better way to learn about women than by studying what we read? Either way, most men never admit to reading women’s magazines; they just “sneak” and do it in the doctor’s waiting area or “borrow” their sister’s or girlfriend’s magazine when they’re not looking 🙂
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5. Crying
A new world will be built before a man will let you see him cry. I don’t think anything is wrong with that, but it seems to only be acceptable at a funeral or when he first finds out someone has passed away. I’ve seen men cry at the birth of their children, at weddings and even at sporting events when their team loses. But if he cries at a chick flick or while watching Oprah, women will undoubtedly call him a punk.
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6. Shopping and Fashion Sense
I love a put-together man. If he can rock a nice suit with some funky shoes, then point him in my direction. But if he can tell me what size a woman is at first glance and asks her if she’s wearing Jimmy Choo’s, then my spidey senses might go up. I know some men love a woman with a mean shoe game, but if you say my Manolo’s are “fierce,” then I might think you were a judge on America’s Next Top Model. Most men don’t spend hours in the mall trying on clothes either but they definitely don’t shop in pairs like women tend to do. I’ll tell you this though: if a man walks up to another man to ask him where he got his “outfit,” I’m walking in the other direction.
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7. Drinking “Girlie Drinks”
The only time I’ve ever seen a man partake in an alcoholic beverage with fruit and an umbrella in it is on vacation at the swim-up bar. Other than that, it’s Henny or a beer or vodka or something that’ll make your chest hairs grow. They may “sip” their woman’s fruity or sweet drink to make sure it’s “okay” but other than that, men usually don’t order Appletinis.
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8. Yoga/Pilates
I’ve seen men do it, and have no issues with it but lots of people think think yoga and pilates are “women only” exercises. They want them to lift weights and play football and growl and whatnot. Maybe they’d be satisfied with him running on a treadmill, but something about yoga makes them think he’s a hippie or something. Listen, yoga is HARD! If a man can do that, then he’s stronger than you think. If it’s cool enough for Russell Simmons, it’s cool with me.
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9. Dieting
When was the last time you heard a man say he was going on a diet? I’ll wait…..
Probably Never.
Most men say they have to “drop a few pounds,” or “get in shape.” They say they have to start eating right or “clean”, or cut out the junk. I don’t think I’ve ever heard a man say the word “diet” in relation to himself. Ever.
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10. Gossiping
Men talk just as much, if not more, than women. But they don’t like to call it “gossiping.” They just say they were relaying something they heard, or “giving you the 411” or something stupid like that. Men love to think they’re so different from us in this aspect. Say what you want, but men are just as bad at this as us clucking hens are.
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