15 Guy Problems Only Men Understand! From shaving issues, bathroom codes, E.D.,
crying and life spans, check out these 15 problems and struggles only guys will understand
and relate to.
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Number 15- Urinal Codes Being near a urinal when you need to go is
a big relief. But, always remember the urinal codes rules. If you were clueless of the codes
before watching this video, thank me in the comments. According to the unwritten rules,
a man is not supposed to stand right next to another man while doing his business, except
when all other urinals are taken. You are expected to keep a safe distance of at least
one empty urinal between you. If you go for it, you would definitely catch the negative
vibes of your neighbors. And by all means, you definitely can’t break the other unwritten
codes - never look at the guy next to you. And, never, ever strike up conversation or
talk to the guy next to you. You’ll know just from their posture and attitude shift,
just how ticked off they are about your standing too close. Talking might send some guys over
the edge, um, after their hands are free, of course. Some guys take the men’s room
‘bro code’ very seriously.
Number 14- Erectile Dysfunction Erectile dysfunction is a valid issue for
more men than people realize. As per some recent reports, one out of every six men will
face the issue at least once in his life. Due to the topic still being taboo, men barely
talk about it. What’s worse is if a guy avoids seeking advice or treatment out of
embarrassment. It’s a serious enough issue on its own, often at the root of numerous
crumbling relationships, without shame or fear adding to the problem. It’s no wonder
urologists claim that depression and anxiety are a few of the major causes of E.D.
Number 13 - Make Your Move
It’s better to take action and make your move when you first think of an idea, or want
to ask a girl out. It can become a struggle if you doubt yourself for too long. Everybody
goes through this one, but there’s hope. The amount of time a guy spends thinking about
what to write in the perfect first message to the hot girl online or to his crush, is
about equal to the amount of time most women spend changing their minds on what to wear
to the prom or on a first date. The pressure is usually on a guy to make the first move.
Then, of course, if he says or writes the wrong thing, he can come off as a perv, a
player, a jerk, or too soft, too aggressive, etc. No wonder he stresses over it. The longer
you dwell on it, the more your self-doubts or negative self-talk can take over. Just
be yourself, only spend a few minutes pondering your options, and act. If you go for it and
it doesn’t work, it's better to find out early and without wasting too much time on
it before something gets started.
Number 12- Shorter Lifespan According to global life expectancy stats,
overall, men across the globe live shorter lives than women, by five to seven years.
The reasons vary. Some include guys doing stupid or dangerous stuff. And, there are
plenty of videos to prove it. Like, guys skateboarding from rooftops. And, one guy is seen fixing
an electrical switch with a spoon and fork. Seriously, are their frontal lobes not fully
developed, or what? Several other reasons are listed in a Harvard Medical Health article,
but some might just call it natural selection. A few reasons include risky occupations, avoiding
health check-ups, and more. On a serious note though, many of the reasons are preventable.
Please take care of yourself, to try and stick around a while longer.
Number 11- Dating is Waiting A guy often has to wait for his date, but
he doesn’t think he should ever be late. I don’t know if it’s instinctual or just
respectful, but men often make it a point to arrive early to meet their partner for
a date. Ironically, women often show up as late as they want to, and a guy is supposed
to accept it. Girls can make up any excuse, and they’re usually forgiven in an instant.
But a guy might be judged as a slacker, or not interested in her. Or worse, he might
think someone else will hit on her while she waits, and she might not wait around very
long. This is a sad but true double standard. Sorry, guys.
Number 10- Sissy Talk If men open up, they risk being called a sissy
or weak. Girls probably spend half their lifetimes endlessly talking about relationships, school,
work, stress, life - well, everything. The good thing about that is they sit down and
lend their ears to other women, to listen to their problems. But if a man takes a chance
and opens up about his problems, he takes a chance of someone saying, “Hey dude, stop
acting sissy.” That old school mentality needs to stop and now. Because of potential
ridicule, men tend to keep their issues and problems buried and to themselves. That can
potentially give rise to depression and anxiety. Men need to man up and stand up for other
men. Listen to them. Men and women are often fighting their demons alone. But, everyone
deserves support and a non-judgemental ear. Rather than sissifying them, helping each
other should be the norm.
Number 9- Hair Loss
To some vain guys, losing their hair is like losing half of their personality. After going
bald, you’re rarely seen as the same man. You’re now that bald guy. Going bald has
its pros and cons, though. The pros - you save money on products and brushes. The cons
- some guys might have a lack of confidence when around new people. And, you now deal
with people that ask stupid questions and say stupid comments. If someone asks you,
‘why are you bald?’ Tell them that many brilliant, unique characters on Earth are
bald. If they ask for an example - just say, ‘E.T.’ for one. That should stun them
long enough to make your getaway.
Number 8- Acne Prone Women and men face skin problems. But, men
don’t usually take advantage of makeup products to hide acne. Guys, if acne is a problem,
get your hands on a tube of concealer and learned how to dab a tiny bit on your breakouts.
If you don’t, you have to live with shave bumps and zits.
Number 7- Daily Shave ‘To shave or not to shave’ is the morning
routine question to start the day. If beards are not the fashion trend of the year, then
men are supposed to shave every day for the rest of your lives. It’s a tedious chore,
and no doubt one reason beards keep coming back in style. You have to be attentive and
alert when taking a blade to the face, and avoid the dreaded knick and toilet paper patch.
Oh, and what a waste of time. You could have slept in longer if you didn’t have to shave.
In fact, skip the razors, save some scratch, and just grow a beard.
Number 6- Homelessness Homelessness is a serious problem that mostly
men across the world might face, but the issue is often overlooked. A survey conducted by
the U.S. mayors’ Congress found out that 70% of the homeless people in the United States
are men. This is a global problem, even in countries where the gender gap is minimal.
In Australia, 52% of the homeless population is male.
Number 5- Eyes Forward If you’re in a relationship and happen to
just make eyes at another girl passing by, you might get an earful. Guys aren’t checking
out other girls all the time (ok most of the time, but not all the time). It’s human
nature to look at people nearby, especially attractive people. Women look, too. But maybe
they’re just better at not being obvious.
Number 4- Man-splaining There will hopefully come a day when men do
not feel superior or smarter than women. Until then, ‘man-splaining’ is likely to continue,
with its condescending tone. Mansplaining is when a guy assumes a female doesn’t know,
or won’t understand a topic, so he rambles on in detail, talking to her as if she were
eight years old and unable to process information. Where does this come from, anyway? Ole school
chauvinist thinking? Or, an insecurity that she does know more and he must prove his knowledge?
Either way, the next time you’re about to ‘mansplain’ something to a woman, you
might first ask her if she knows about the subject. Save yourself the walk of shame following
her reply.
Number 3- Athletic Expectations
When was the last time you saw a male model with a ‘dad bod’ in a deodorant ad? You
haven’t. But, jacked-up bodies and six-pack abs are implied as the norm. Even if you don’t
play sports and are not very athletic, other guys expect you to watch sports. Most guys
go on about sports as if they were actually part of some national team. But not all guys
are into sports, and that’s cool. Athletic types aren’t the only types, and brawn doesn’t
make up for brains. For every Brad Pitt type, there are like half a dozen Paul Giamatti's
out there. Nerds are just as cool as athletes.
Number 2- No Crying in Manhood Humans cry. So, why is it still taboo for
men to cry? Men are regular people, and regular people have problems. Although it is becoming
more acceptable, thankfully, for men to cry, or show emotion; many men still feel the need
to be silent or hold it in because of a lingering and damaging stigma. Instead of ‘getting
real’, the norm is to keep it inside. Crying has nothing to do with strength, or being
manly or not. In fact, stress hormones and chemicals are released during crying, which
is healthy for the body and heart. Crying is necessary and healthy, so let it out. You’ll
feel better.
Number 1- Tough Guy Act If you’re a man and have a problem, some
old school thinkers will say to act like a man. Act tough. Or, if your friends are around
and acting tough to impress each other or a girl, you have to act tough, too. Or they
might single you out, pick on you, to try and look tough, themselves. Or, more seriously,
many men won’t open up about fears or issues, due to peer pressure. Guys, you don’t have
to act tough to be strong. Intelligent, caring people see through that noise. Seek out those
friends, and drop the posers that claim to be friends, and only know how to act tough.
They are often the most scared, least tough guys around. They just haven’t learned that
it’s cool to show it.
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