Why do so many women care what men prefer?

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That's all. Discuss as you like.

MikeCrazy

I would say, one word fits: insecurity.

miss_jessiejane

How will we know how to dress or think or act or what shape we should be if a man doesn't tell us? We can't just do what makes us happy, because what if that's not what a man would like?? We need constant validation from men that we're making the right choices. I think that's what it is anyway. Let me go ask a man if I'm right.

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kaotik26

I like to please my husband so I dress in what I think he would like me to wear when we go to dinner or something, but then sometimes I just wear what looks comfy too. Random other men? I couldn't give a rats hindquarters...

wolfsbayne

TheSnarkasticSkyscraper

I only care about what I like.

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How will we know how to dress or think or act or what shape we should be if a man doesn't tell us? We can't just do what makes us happy, because what if that's not what a man would like?? We need constant validation from men that we're making the right choices. I think that's what it is anyway. Let me go ask a man if I'm right.

It's a good thing we have all these helpful forum topics to guide us along the right path.

Organicgasm

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IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym

I would say, one word fits: insecurity.

^^ that, which is sad, because, thankfully, all men have different preferences. So what one finds not to be attractive, another will.... The most attractive thing a woman (or man) can do, is be confident.

Derp_Diggler

Serious answer - Because it's only natural to want to be attractive to the opposite sex

Joking answer - Because I said so. And pleasing me is your main goal in life, right?

kimnsc

How will we know how to dress or think or act or what shape we should be if a man doesn't tell us? We can't just do what makes us happy, because what if that's not what a man would like?? We need constant validation from men that we're making the right choices. I think that's what it is anyway. Let me go ask a man if I'm right.

Snort

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Charloo1990

I couldn't give a crap what any man thinks. The only approval I need is mine.

funchords

Eons of reproductive biology and psychology. The females of any species are generally driven toward security of the home/nest/den/place-of-rearing and then reproduce and fledge offspring.

SarahofTwins

Good question...personally idgaf but probably to impress someone they may like? or possibly insecure?

either way just be yourself

Cryptonomnomicon

I'll ask her...after she makes me my sammich.

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miss_jessiejane

How will we know how to dress or think or act or what shape we should be if a man doesn't tell us? We can't just do what makes us happy, because what if that's not what a man would like?? We need constant validation from men that we're making the right choices. I think that's what it is anyway. Let me go ask a man if I'm right.

It's a good thing we have all these helpful forum topics to guide us along the right path.

It really is! Now I just have to figure out how to be in my twenties with a perfect hourglass shape, always be in a dress, and be feminine but not too clingy and make awesome sammiches and give a man his space, but let him know I'm always there for him and wear make up, but not too much. What am I missing? What else do I need to do?

abuck_13

I couldn't give a crap what any man thinks. The only approval I need is mine.

That is the correct attitude!

Cranquistador

If they're not going after betas, well, they'll need to look somewhat attractive. :ohwell:

idontcarroll

If a man doesn't tell me how I should be then I go full freak out mode.

JustSomeEm

How will we know how to dress or think or act or what shape we should be if a man doesn't tell us? We can't just do what makes us happy, because what if that's not what a man would like?? We need constant validation from men that we're making the right choices. I think that's what it is anyway. Let me go ask a man if I'm right.

It's a good thing we have all these helpful forum topics to guide us along the right path.

It really! Now I just have to figure out how to be in my twenties with a perfect hourglass shape, always be in a dress, and be feminine but not too clingy and make awesome sammiches and give a man his space, but let him know I'm always there for him and wear make up, but not too much. What am I missing? What else do I need to do?

You forgot the dominatrix outfit.

yo_andi

Because insecurities.

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_Tink_

Serious answer - Because it's only natural to want to be attractive to the opposite sex

Joking answer - Because I said so. And pleasing me is your main goal in life, right?

You're right, Derp. If I make you a sammich, will you forgive my brazen behavior?:flowerforyou:

Cliffslosinit

I couldn't give a crap what any man thinks. The only approval I need is mine.

What!?!

frayst

Really sick of the insecurity answer. How about because it's only natural to want to appeal to the opposite sex ... it's called sexual selection. If only we could admit to ourselves that we want to secure a sexual partner instead of berating other women for wanting to do exactly that. Disclaimer: not to be mistaken for putting up with abusive, degrading, or non-reciprocating partners, aka making sammiches for a demanding man who never makes you sammiches in return and doesn't respect you.

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If a man doesn't tell me how I should be then I go full freak out mode.

And this is why we need forums.

srslybritt

lol screw what men prefer.

DenDweller

Remember to say that you don't give a crap at all about what men think. That way you can be fiercely independent, just like everyone else.

Derp_Diggler

Serious answer - Because it's only natural to want to be attractive to the opposite sex

Joking answer - Because I said so. And pleasing me is your main goal in life, right?

You're right, Derp. If I make you a sammich, will you forgive my brazen behavior?:flowerforyou:

Better bring a beer too, you've got a lot to be sorry for missy.