Things guys hate about girls — if we knew them, we’d stop them, right? But after polling my guy friends (not the most scientific, but still a good idea), I discovered I already knew how harmful these things all were. Here, ladies, is a list of the top 11 things guys hate about girls!
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1. Cattiness
If a good-looking guy walks into a bar, none of the men at the bar will say “bitch,” under their breath, so they don’t understand why we women do this to each other. We’re catty and mean, especially about the appearance of other women.
2. Unnecessary Emotions/emotional Warfare
My youngest brother says one of the things guys hate about girls most is the fact that everything, EVERYTHING makes us cry. Sometimes, he suspects, we use or tears as weapons in relationship warfare. Other times, he wonders why we’re crying — I admit it. Everything, including some TV commercials, makes me cry.
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Oh, absolutely! Some guys might not admit it, but they do notice those things. It’s not about being dolled up all the time, it's more about the effort and the way you present yourself.
Most guys prefer simplicity and straightforwardness. Drama can feel exhausting and overwhelming for them. They usually crave more peace and fewer emotional rollercoasters.
Many guys appreciate space and independence. It’s not about wanting to be distant; it's more about having time to themselves or with their friends without feeling too much pressure.
Not always, but some guys might find it intimidating or hard to keep up with. It's more about finding a balance in conversations where both feel heard and appreciated.
Often, yes. While a little jealousy can seem cute, too much can feel controlling or mistrusting. Many guys value trust and confidence in relationships.
3. Our Beauty Routines
Most men’s morning and bedtime routines consist of a shower, shave, and tooth-brushing. Look in their medicine cabinets, and you’ll see a few basic tools and maybe a stick of deodorant. So why, they wonder, do we women have such detailed and lengthy beauty routines? And how exactly do eyelash curlers work?
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Men often find themselves scratching their heads at the plethora of bottles and concoctions that line our bathroom shelves. Moisturizers, toners, serums, and a myriad of makeup products seem like overkill to them. But ladies, we know each potion serves a purpose, enhancing our natural beauty and taking care of our skin. As for eyelash curlers, these contraptions may look like medieval torture devices to the uninitiated, but they're our secret weapons for eyes that pop—giving the illusion of wider, more awake eyes without the need for falsies.
4. Our Weird Diet Habits
My friend Aaron says he hates going on dinner dates with women that don’t eat. He’ll sit there at the table, and watch in horror, as his date picks at her salad (without dressing or croutons of course), then picks at her main course (baked fish with plain vegetables), and washes it all down with a glass of water (with lemon). It makes him feel horrible eating his steak or burger, while she looks longingly at his real meal.
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My friend Aaron says he hates going on dinner dates with women that don't eat. He'll sit there at the table, and watch in horror, as his date picks at her salad (without dressing or croutons of course), then picks at her main course (baked fish with plain vegetables), and washes it all down with a glass of water (with lemon). It makes him feel horrible eating his steak or burger, while she looks longingly at his real meal. He wishes they could both enjoy a hearty meal without the pressure of dieting hanging over their heads.
5. Our “number”
There are two things we women are allowed to lie about, our age and the number of guys we’ve slept with. This is one of the things guys hate about girl for sure! But ladies, don’t give in. No matter how irritated your guy is with our made-up number, he’ll be even more unhappy about the REAL number, so don’t tell him!
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The anchored belief that a woman's past entails a number that must be kept secret or minimized is both archaic and unwarranted. It's vital to remember that honesty and trust are cornerstones of any strong relationship. While some men may feel uncomfortable with this topic, it's crucial to find someone who respects your history and sees it as just that—a history that has contributed to the person you are today. Confidence in your own story is profoundly more attractive than any number could ever be.
6. The PMS Excuse
There are few things in this world guys hate about girls than how we sometimes use PMS as an excuse. Granted, they have no idea how horrible real PMS can be, or how unbearable it can be for some women in particular. But when it’s not legitimate, we really shouldn’t use it as an excuse for being nasty. Ever.
7. Our Frenemies
I myself don’t understand why we women have frenemies, but guys hate this! They just don’t understand why we keep friends around that seem to always bring us down, hurt our feelings, or spread vicious rumors about us… and they’re right! We shouldn’t keep frenemies around!
8. Our Body Image Issues
I hate my skin. I wish my hair was longer, softer, shinier. I loathe my thighs. But my boyfriends have never noticed any of these, and generally hates that I even care about this stuff. This is one of the things guys hate about girls because they just don’t understand it. They’re allowed to basically consider their bodies as transportation for their intellects. So they don’t understand that, after years of media conditioning and peer pressure, we consider our bodies as a visual representation of all we are.
9. How Long We Take to Get Ready
This one goes hand in hand with #3 (our beauty routines). Not only do we spend an hour dealing with skincare/haircare, we spend just as long picking out an outfit. Sometimes, we actually manage to get ready in a decent amount of time.... until we decide that we need to change our outfit again and again and again! Guys have it WAY easier than us but sometimes that just slips their minds.
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The struggle is real when it comes to coordinating the perfect ensemble. A dress or jeans? Heels or flats? Each choice feels like a critical decision in the quest to nail the day's vibe. And let's not get started on accessories; they can make or break an outfit. It’s like a never-ending cycle of wardrobe changes until we unlock the holy grail of style for the day. Sure, we know deep down it might be a tad excessive, but it isn’t just about looking good. It's about feeling unstoppable when we finally step out the door.
10. When We're Jealous
Feeling jealous (with legitimate reason) isn't bad. However, becoming green with envy whenever your guy greets another female is probably not one your most-lovable traits. Guys hate when we don't trust them enough to be able to speak to women without flirting with them.
11. When We're Feeling Needy
Sure, guys love taking care of their women. There is a line, though! Guys hate when girls are TOO dependent on them. So, don't ask your man to do all the easy things that you can do!
See? We already knew most of these things guys hate about girls, didn’t we? And to be honest, these are probably a lot of the same things we don’t like about ourselves anyway, so let’s make pinkie promise to try and do better, at least on some of these. Okay? Marvelous! Or… were any of these a shocker? Or, if you’re a guy, would you like to add anything to my list?
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Anonymous: There is this guy that i like in school and i don't know if he likes me back. i had the guts to put a note in his locker asking him if he wanted to go out. The next day in p.e when i was playing basketball with my friends he stood close to the basketball net and looked at me from time to time. He hasn't said anything yet though. Does any one know what that means?
Abby: Hey, so there's this guy who I've known since the 5th grade and we were pretty good friends until the middle of 7th grade. I'm not sure why, but we stopped talking around then. I think it might be because that's when I started losing weight and got into fashion, but that doesn't make sense, I was ugly and stupid before then??? But in the 8th grade he'd look at me constantly in class and I got this big crush on him and later in the year he told my best friend that he liked me. But he never asked me out. People say he's really really shy but that is no reason not to talk to a girl he's known for 4 years! Anyways it's 9th grade now and he goes to another highschool and for some unexplained reason I havent been able to get over him. I've had some of the hottest guys in school saying they liked me before and been able to just brush it off but this one stupid guy has been on my mind fr over a year now and it's making me mad that I can't get over him no matter what I've tried. I've tried making myself like someone else but since half the guys at my school are either Mexican just like him, like wrestling like him, or just tall like him none of then work!! I have a friend who lives by him but she's lesbian and not that I'm a homophobe in not but she's a big flirt and she's even flirted with my friend who already has a boyfriend so I'm just a little wary on going to her house. Sorry this was so long but ive skrewed up bad WHAT DO I DO????
zhongzhen: Interesting
Britney: My friend told my crush that I liked him I still like him and want to ask him out how do I do it and I want to know if he still likes me
tom: I wish everyone knew about this article because everything in it I agree with its perfect. My last girlfriend did everything in this I don't know why I even thought dating her was a good idea on my part now but I would do things like try to compliment her by calling her beautiful for example, but every time I did she would deny it and say "that's a lie"or "no I'm not" and it would piss me off to no end that she couldn't even pretend to be happy that I thought she was and I told her that I hated it and she would cry about it and I personally don't think that's a legitimate reason to cry. I obviously felt bad that she was upset but it was rediculous
Larell: #8 I agree with the sentiment, but not the analysis. Classical (and popular) examples of beauty can seem hot, but giving zero “F’s” can be hotter!! Insecurity kills attraction.
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