In a society so aggressively split into gender groups, some attitudes only help to widen the gap between men and women, and make everyone’s lives more difficult.
So when redditor m11988t9 asked “What’s an unspoken “guy rule” that you think should probably die out already?”, people were eager to try and dismantle some of the restrictions which they feel come with being a man.
1.
There’s a dumb notion that safety gear is dorky or something. I think this should die out. Safety gear is awesome.
Leoxagon
2.
Acting like showing emotions makes you weak.
gamersecret2
3.
Being affectionate and caring towards other men is not gay.
And even if it was gay, there’s nothing wrong with being gay.
NemoTheElf
4.
That you need to drink alcohol
W31337
5.
Covering for your boy when he’s out cheating
wrexmason
6.
When shaking hands, show dominance by squeezing until the other guy is in pain. I dislike you immediately if you do this.
Amish_Robotics_Lab
7.
Two male friends leaving an empty seat between them at the movies.
MangoPeyote
8.
No hugs without backslaps.
Cole-Spudmoney
9.
Treating women like we’re not allowed to be interested in you back just because your BRO decided he thinks he owns us and called “dibs.” Women are HUMANS not xbox controllers.
cantpickausername30
10.
Smelling good besides “manly smells” being seen as gay. Guy’s fragrances are so boring, wood musk, Old Spice, leather. Shit I want to smell like clean linen and flowers because my girl likes it on me
-Kalos
11.
Guys should tolerate bad behavior from women because they are women, and women are supposed to have more leeway.
Internal_Warning1463
12.
The idea that certain hobbies are more acceptable for men than others.
Sorry, I’m not into powersports. Where do I turn in my man card?
Narissis
13.
It’s not ok to cry. Crying is healing. It can be enjoyable if shared with a trusted loved one.
Alarmed-Season206
14.
That flowers aren’t a good gift for guys.
Fuck it. I’d be overjoyed if someone sent me flowers.
TyrantsInSpace
The last word goes to this solid piece of advice, because the only person forcing you to play by any of these “rules” is you.
15.
The only “guy rules” are the ones you’ve made up in your head. If you’re that upset by your friends poking fun at you for something, you need a different attitude, or different friends.
ABS0LU7E
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