5 Weirdest Parts About Being a Man – According to Men

While 100 men might come up with 100 different definitions of what it means to be a man, they’d all agree—sometimes being a dude gets downright weird.

But what’s the absolute most bizarre thing about being a guy? So we set out to answer that question, and you might be surprised by the answers we received.

Weirdest Parts About Being a Man

The percentage of men who will never marry has consistently outpaced the number of women who never marry and likely always will. This trend is no accident, as the supply of “desirable” men typically lags behind the supply of “desirable” women.

1. The Differences Between Dating as a Man and as a Woman

Not to sound depressing, but men must be comfortable being alone. Especially in the age of remote work, a male friendship crisis means that many guys have made a habit of solitude.

2. Making Friends With Yourself 

It’s become quite the conundrum for men. Television sitcoms and public discourse often hint (not subtly) that men are good-for-little dunces not to be trusted with tying their shoes.

3. Being Assumed Both Useless and All-Powerful

There is a cottage industry populated by talking heads who can’t wait to tell you what it means to be a man or how to maximize your manliness.

4. Endless Philosophies About the Nature of Being a Man

One man noted that he rarely hears “How are you doing?” Typically, a man will go days without hearing it unless they’re paying for therapy or fortunate to be with a caring partner.

5. Being Out of Touch With Your Emotion

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