Ouch, that was almost a compliment. Thanks babe :-/

Brandicaloriecountess
Brandicaloriecountess Posts: 2,126 Member
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I was standing in a tank top with my arms resting on my hips and my boyfriend says, "wow your arms are getting buff". I said I know! Thank you, but then he says "be careful, you don't want to get manly arms" ouch, rude!!! I'm proud of my arms, well my upper arms at least (still have wings :-/)
So I just walked away but seriously that was harsh.

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  • TDGee
    TDGee Posts: 2,209 Member
    Turd.
  • soccermoma11
    soccermoma11 Posts: 126
    Oh wow, men, they just don't know when to stop.
  • Brandicaloriecountess
    Brandicaloriecountess Posts: 2,126 Member
    My thoughts were a lil more harsh Ted.
  • 152dbs
    152dbs Posts: 116 Member
    i wouldve said it being a smartass.


    did u reply with, " well someone has to be the "MAN" in this relationship." my SO wouldve.
  • Brandicaloriecountess
    Brandicaloriecountess Posts: 2,126 Member
    I should have but I just went for "the look" and turn and walk away.
  • jenniejengin
    jenniejengin Posts: 784 Member
    sounds like something mine would do as well. I think they get intimidated.
  • MrsRawwwr
    MrsRawwwr Posts: 166 Member
    Mine said the same thing. I told him I wanted to be able to kick his *kitten*. Now he just compliments me :).
  • Debbe2
    Debbe2 Posts: 2,071 Member
    Rock on Brandi! :flowerforyou:
  • Timkoetta
    Timkoetta Posts: 70 Member
    Mine said the same thing. I told him I wanted to be able to kick his *kitten*. Now he just compliments me :).

    HAHA Love it! :laugh:
  • Timkoetta
    Timkoetta Posts: 70 Member
    i wouldve said it being a smartass.


    did u reply with, " well someone has to be the "MAN" in this relationship." my SO wouldve.

    LoL...my thoughts exactly.... "well then at least one of us has some manly arms".. :smile:
  • Awkward30
    Awkward30 Posts: 1,927 Member
    SO said something similar. Challenged him to arm wrestling and won :)
  • likeschocolate
    likeschocolate Posts: 368 Member
    Men think they're being funny. Different type of brain. heh.
  • iwantahealthierme13
    iwantahealthierme13 Posts: 337 Member
    I would still take that as a compliment... I would have laughed at the second part. :)
  • crisanderson27
    crisanderson27 Posts: 5,343 Member
    sounds like something mine would do as well. I think they get intimidated.

    Not intimidated, it's that filter thing...what he said...to a guy, would have been perfectly acceptable. Sometimes we get so comfortable with our partner, that dumb crap like that just flows on out.

    And for some of us...it's just a natural state lol.

    To all you girls beating your men in arm wrestling...seriously?

    Tell that man to pick up his own laundry for a week! Should solve that problem.

    *duck*
  • Awkward30
    Awkward30 Posts: 1,927 Member
    sounds like something mine would do as well. I think they get intimidated.

    Not intimidated, it's that filter thing...what he said...to a guy, would have been perfectly acceptable. Sometimes we get so comfortable with our partner, that dumb crap like that just flows on out.

    And for some of us...it's just a natural state lol.

    To all you girls beating your men in arm wrestling...seriously?

    Tell that man to pick up his own laundry for a week! Should solve that problem.

    *duck*

    He's a cardio queen. He started lifting more after I beat him... And due to him being a dude, he can beat me now, but at least I can put up a good fight
  • crisanderson27
    crisanderson27 Posts: 5,343 Member
    sounds like something mine would do as well. I think they get intimidated.

    Not intimidated, it's that filter thing...what he said...to a guy, would have been perfectly acceptable. Sometimes we get so comfortable with our partner, that dumb crap like that just flows on out.

    And for some of us...it's just a natural state lol.

    To all you girls beating your men in arm wrestling...seriously?

    Tell that man to pick up his own laundry for a week! Should solve that problem.

    *duck*

    He's a cardio queen. He started lifting more after I beat him... And due to him being a dude, he can beat me now, but at least I can put up a good fight

    Good girl!

    I've got to say though...if I had a girlfriend and she called me an anything 'Queen'...I'd hand in my man card immediately lol =p.
  • Awkward30
    Awkward30 Posts: 1,927 Member
    sounds like something mine would do as well. I think they get intimidated.

    Not intimidated, it's that filter thing...what he said...to a guy, would have been perfectly acceptable. Sometimes we get so comfortable with our partner, that dumb crap like that just flows on out.

    And for some of us...it's just a natural state lol.

    To all you girls beating your men in arm wrestling...seriously?

    Tell that man to pick up his own laundry for a week! Should solve that problem.

    *duck*

    He's a cardio queen. He started lifting more after I beat him... And due to him being a dude, he can beat me now, but at least I can put up a good fight

    Good girl!

    I've got to say though...if I had a girlfriend and she called me an anything 'Queen'...I'd hand in my man card immediately lol =p.

    Bought him a man card from men's humor and damn near immediately had to revoke it.
  • crisanderson27
    crisanderson27 Posts: 5,343 Member
    sounds like something mine would do as well. I think they get intimidated.

    Not intimidated, it's that filter thing...what he said...to a guy, would have been perfectly acceptable. Sometimes we get so comfortable with our partner, that dumb crap like that just flows on out.

    And for some of us...it's just a natural state lol.

    To all you girls beating your men in arm wrestling...seriously?

    Tell that man to pick up his own laundry for a week! Should solve that problem.

    *duck*

    He's a cardio queen. He started lifting more after I beat him... And due to him being a dude, he can beat me now, but at least I can put up a good fight

    Good girl!

    I've got to say though...if I had a girlfriend and she called me an anything 'Queen'...I'd hand in my man card immediately lol =p.

    Bought him a man card from men's humor and damn near immediately had to revoke it.

    Ahh well, make him earn it back...he'll be the better for it :)
  • toots99
    toots99 Posts: 3,794 Member
    I'd take "man arms" as a compliment...and as a sign that he's insecure. :laugh:
  • Brandicaloriecountess
    Brandicaloriecountess Posts: 2,126 Member
    Well if it was just careless I won't be mad. But I was a lil offended.
  • tistal
    tistal Posts: 869 Member
    I would have punched him! lol
  • dmpizza
    dmpizza Posts: 3,321 Member
    He doesn't know what he is talking about. I don't think I have ever seen strong arms that didn't look great.
  • militarydreams
    militarydreams Posts: 198 Member
    i wouldve said it being a smartass.


    did u reply with, " well someone has to be the "MAN" in this relationship." my SO wouldve.

    LoL...my thoughts exactly.... "well then at least one of us has some manly arms".. :smile:

    :laugh: That would kill off his ego for sure
  • FungusTrooper
    FungusTrooper Posts: 227 Member
    You should have used your big manly arms to punch him in the face.
  • downsizinghoss
    downsizinghoss Posts: 1,035 Member
    It wasn't meant as an insult. We don't try to guess what we should say. We will get it wrong regardless.
  • JediMindfck
    JediMindfck Posts: 73 Member
    I see a lot of similarities in the posts about our men ( "Sounds like something mine would do" "Mine said the same thing" etc, etc).

    Why? BECAUSE THEY'RE ALL CUT FROM THE SAME CLOTH!! **

    Don't be offended Brandi, we've all heard something equally ridiculous from our man at one point or another. I really do think it's just a filter thing. And if it's any consolation, I think you look sensational!

    ** No misandry here, move along folks

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