Why do so many women care what men prefer?

Spnneil06

Actually I mostly dont! lol

answer matches avi.

ETA: Is that a snowflake on your beanie?

Protection pentagram...can't be possessed while wearing it! It's from the show Supernatural....no I'm not into witchcraft!!

Silver Pentagram


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baconslave

Because they have a penis and a wallet. Duh.

Best ( and truest, imo) answer ever!

:laugh:

PurringMyrrh

Actually I mostly dont! lol

answer matches avi.

ETA: Is that a snowflake on your beanie?

Protection pentagram...can't be possessed while wearing it! It's from the show Supernatural....no I'm not into witchcraft!!

Silver Pentagram


The most common symbol of Neo-Pagan Witchcraft, it has nevertheless been denigrated by movie and publishing industries that try to connect it with Satanism and other malevolent practices. However, like the Roman Cross or Crucifix, it is only when the symbol is INVERTED that it alludes to negativity. In its usual upright position (one point uppermost), the pentagram is an ancient symbol of protection from evil. Also called the endless knot (in its interlaced form), the pentagram was often displayed on doors, windows, and hearths of houses throughout pre-Christian Europe . It can be traced back to Egyptian and Sumerian cultures, and has even been found on Native American medicine tools. Sometimes confused with the Star of David, or hexagram (a six-pointed star emblematic of Judaism), the pentagram is sometimes called the Star of Solomon, especially by ceremonial magicians.

Off topic, but that reminded me of one of my favorite albums...

MelsAuntie

Not all of us care. I don't.

seltzermint555

to look at this from a slightly less serious perspective than some...I find it interesting or even amusing sometimes, to find out that some/many men find certain things cute, sexy, or otherwise attractive, especially when it's something that I would never think of as traditionally "attractive" or even feminine. For example, I know a couple of guys who go crazy for girls in baseball caps with a ponytail coming out the back. When I had long hair I'd wear that mainly as a utility thing when in a Jeep or on a boat maybe, but I certainly didn't think it was appealing to guys...so it's funny to hear that a lot of guys like it! I honestly think many women are perfectly secure and comfortable in their own skin and femininity but just find it INTERESTING to see what guys like. Same with many other seemingly odd or random examples, like Keds tennies, shorts, freckles, big eyes, big bums, small boobs...even braces on teeth can be appealing to some guys and I don't mean all fetishistic but just a general "aw that's so cute on ladies" kind of thing.

Cathalain

I keep rearranging the question in my head - not so much, why do so many women care what men prefer, but...

...why do so many women care TOO MUCH about what men prefer?

It's natural to care about one's appearance in the hopes of attracting someone (whether it's opposite or same sex, depending on you, it could apply in both scenarios), but... there comes to be a time when one cares too much about it and that's when people do desperate things, I think.

There's nothing wrong with preference until -
1. You start doing stuff against your comfort zone/level or nature in order to attract someone,
2. You start putting others down for THEIR preferences.

Otherwise, eh. I think it's a natural thing.

JojoW8183

Men are very visual. Women are compatible with that. It's part of evolution.

Science bishes. lol

lisalsd1

I only care about what my husband prefers...ok, that's a lie. I still do what I want.

DenDweller

hmm? It's an idea spread by classical economists followed by Austrian economists, rejecting labor theory of value (Marx and others who believe value is proportional to the societal labor put in). Not pseudo-intellectualism. Not scientific fact either.

it forms the basis of modern free market philosophy

Your post would've been quite helpful without the "hmm?". I find the addition vaguely condescending. Is that what you were going for?

I do have to read more about the specific theory. I mentioned that.

My point is the idea that worth is generated only through the process of having more than one person evaluate and try to compare how much they want an entity/object is self-evident. It is the very nature of the concept of worth. I would assess it pseudo-intellectualism if it is merely a discussion of what seems obvious, regardless of pedigree. If it, however brings out new concepts, I'd love to know more.

And based on the new information you provided above, if the theory is a discussion of potential practical applications to an economy that's also understandable, if drier, but quite frankly, less interesting to me.

But, I do want to find out more. So, thanks.

BinaryPulsar

to look at this from a slightly less serious perspective than some...I find it interesting or even amusing sometimes, to find out that some/many men find certain things cute, sexy, or otherwise attractive, especially when it's something that I would never think of as traditionally "attractive" or even feminine. For example, I know a couple of guys who go crazy for girls in baseball caps with a ponytail coming out the back. When I had long hair I'd wear that mainly as a utility thing when in a Jeep or on a boat maybe, but I certainly didn't think it was appealing to guys...so it's funny to hear that a lot of guys like it! I honestly think many women are perfectly secure and comfortable in their own skin and femininity but just find it INTERESTING to see what guys like. Same with many other seemingly odd or random examples, like Keds tennies, shorts, freckles, big eyes, big bums, small boobs...even braces on teeth can be appealing to some guys and I don't mean all fetishistic but just a general "aw that's so cute on ladies" kind of thing.

Mmhmm, yes! And fetishes are very interesting as well.

tabicatinthehat

Because they have a need to reproduce and to do that, they feel compelled to compete for the sexual attention of the best males. So nature.

BusyRaeNOTBusty

I only care about what my husband prefers...ok, that's a lie. I still do what I want.

My husband told me he doesn't like combat boots and flannels on women even though they are back in style. I might just get some to spite him. The late 90s were awesome.

BinaryPulsar

Men are very visual. Women are compatible with that. It's part of evolution.

Science bishes. lol

:glasses:

rml_16

I only care about what my husband prefers...ok, that's a lie. I still do what I want.

My husband told me he doesn't like combat boots and flannels on women even though they are back in style. I might just get some to spite him. The late 90s were awesome.

Wear that right and it's awesome!

But that's more early-to-mid '90s. If there's one thing I know, it's Grunge. Bring on the Pearl Jam.

trojan_bb

hmm? It's an idea spread by classical economists followed by Austrian economists, rejecting labor theory of value (Marx and others who believe value is proportional to the societal labor put in). Not pseudo-intellectualism. Not scientific fact either.

it forms the basis of modern free market philosophy

Your post would've been quite helpful without the "hmm?". I find the addition vaguely condescending. Is that what you were going for?

I do have to read more about the specific theory. I mentioned that.

My point is the idea that worth is generated only through the process of having more than one person evaluate and try to compare how much they want an entity/object is self-evident. It is the very nature of the concept of worth. I would assess it pseudo-intellectualism if it is merely a discussion of what seems obvious, regardless of pedigree. If it, however brings out new concepts, I'd love to know more.

And based on the new information you provided above, if the theory is a discussion of potential practical applications to an economy that's also understandable, if drier, but quite frankly, less interesting to me.

But, I do want to find out more. So, thanks.

"hmmm" because you implied a question but it went unasked (is it pseudo intellectualism or not).

The potential application is more for economic theory. Like you said, it's rather obvious for everything else. It brings out a number of concepts in economics, yes. More importantly, if you accept it as truth, then it completely rules out Marxism, communism, populism in many forms, etc. Labor has no ownership of a product outside a contract. Price equilibrium hinges on subjective theory of value.

I'm sure it has applications outside econ, like this topic for instance, but it's not as interesting.

I think it also has applications to art, public financing, etc. Example: If "art" is produced, and no one will buy it at any price, does it have value? do governments and other entities fund the creation of of art that can't be sold (holds no subjective value)? Should it be bought and stored for display at a later date? it has interesting elements when you look at subjective value over time, as value changes with time.

sorry for the thread derail.

BusyRaeNOTBusty

I only care about what my husband prefers...ok, that's a lie. I still do what I want.

My husband told me he doesn't like combat boots and flannels on women even though they are back in style. I might just get some to spite him. The late 90s were awesome.

Wear that right and it's awesome!

But that's more early-to-mid '90s. If there's one thing I know, it's Grunge. Bring on the Pearl Jam.

Maybe we were just slow to pick up on the trend here, or at least I was. It was definitely high school for me and I graduated in 98.

MasterBroshi

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.

Agreed times a thousand.

I agree with this as well. What is wrong with trying to appeal to the opposite sex, if it is within reason?

cakebatter07

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.

Agreed times a thousand.

I agree with this as well. What is wrong with trying to appeal to the opposite sex, if it is within reason?

Agreed, there is nothing wrong with it.

PurringMyrrh

I like making sammiches.

ItsCasey

Why can't anyone be real about this topic?

Men are allowed to have preferences, same as women. And if a man does have a preference that precludes a relationship with you, wouldn't you like to know that upfront so as not to waste your time and energy on him?

Caring about a man's preferences does not equate to trying to mold yourself to meet them.

I think the more important issue here is why so many women seem to believe that men all collectively prefer the same things.

fivethreeone

Why can't anyone be real about this topic?

Men are allowed to have preferences, same as women. And if a man does have a preference that precludes a relationship with you, wouldn't you like to know that upfront so as not to waste your time and energy on him?

Caring about a man's preferences does not equate to trying to mold yourself to meet them.

I think the more important issue here is why so many women seem to believe that men all collectively prefer the same things.

Srs.

BinaryPulsar

Why can't anyone be real about this topic?

Men are allowed to have preferences, same as women. And if a man does have a preference that precludes a relationship with you, wouldn't you like to know that upfront so as not to waste your time and energy on him?

Caring about a man's preferences does not equate to trying to mold yourself to meet them.

I think the more important issue here is why so many women seem to believe that men all collectively prefer the same things.

Srs.

Yeah! I agree!

salembambi

i only ever care about a mans opinion if i want to have intercourse with him

and even then its very little

i look however i want to look ...its all about me

mandybear014

I don't. If I did, then I might be someone I didn't like.
I like me the way I am. Take it or leave it..

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lisalsd1

I only care about what my husband prefers...ok, that's a lie. I still do what I want.

My husband told me he doesn't like combat boots and flannels on women even though they are back in style. I might just get some to spite him. The late 90s were awesome.

Wear that right and it's awesome!

But that's more early-to-mid '90s. If there's one thing I know, it's Grunge. Bring on the Pearl Jam.

Maybe we were just slow to pick up on the trend here, or at least I was. It was definitely high school for me and I graduated in 98.

I love flannel. I'd wear it even if my husband hate it...he likes it, so I'm good there. He does hate it when I eat in bed, but I do it anyway, b/c I'm slightly disgusting!

zorbaru

of course they need to know what they prefer.


white bread or brown bread

hot mustard or mild mustard

ham or turkey.

if you dont know what they prefer, you cant make the right sandwich