Inside the Male Mind: 10 Secrets Men Don't Want Women to Know
Have you ever wondered what's going on in the minds of men and why they often seem so mysterious? Well, there are actually a lot of secrets that men keep close to their chests. To help give women a look into this otherwise-obscure realm, this article will reveal 10 secrets that men don't want women …
1. Some Men Are Literally Thinking About Nothing Have you ever been asked what you’re thinking about, only to realize that you’re not thinking about anything? This is more common than you might think. Even though some people might not consider this an acceptable answer, the reality is that plenty of people tend to zone out randomly and think about absolutely nothing as they stare into space. If they are thinking about something, they might be daydreaming like another man thinking about how he could make beer in 16th-century England. Don’t worry. It’s not always that deep when a man is quiet!
2. Arousal Is a Biological Function Arousal is a biological function. It’s something that happens to men that they can’t control. The problem? When it happens, others often perceive it as a sign that they’re turned on.
In reality, arousal can be spontaneous, and it’s not something men may even want to act on. Instead, they wait for it to go away so they can return to whatever they’re doing. Even though some people always see male arousal as a sign that men want something, most men recognize that it’s simply a part of life and work around it as best they can.
3. Men Like Others Showing Interest in Their Hobbies Hobbies are personal things, but that doesn’t mean that men don’t want others to express an interest in their hobbies. Many men get excited when they can geek out about their favorite things. Whether they deeply enjoy fishing, gardening, woodworking, or something else, they love it when people go out of their way to ask questions and learn more about whatever hobby the man’s engaged in. It’s even better when someone else participates in that hobby with them.
4. Keeping Something Because a Woman Complimented It There are a lot of men who hold onto something because a woman complimented it once, and now they love it. One man talked about how a woman complimented his haircut four years ago, and he still hasn’t changed the way he gets his hair cut because of this. Another talked about how he was uncertain about a specific pair of shorts. However, after getting a compliment from a woman about those very shorts, they became his favorite shorts moving forward. If a woman shows appreciation for something, a man will likely keep it!
5. Men Enjoy Intimacy As Much As Women Some women don’t believe that men want the same things they do. However, men couldn’t agree less. Many men want the same kind of attention that women receive just as much as women do. Some men spoke out about wanting women to hold their hands more. Others talked about how they, too, would like to be cuddled in bed. Even the small things can make a big difference, like someone thinking about their loved one and buying them a small gift. There might be a stigma around men and their emotions, but they’re there, and men want to be loved too.
6. There’s a Natural Urge to Fix Things Instead of Listen One insightful mention is that men tend to have the drive to fix things rather than listen. This means that when women come to them with a problem, men feel they need to act on it rather than sit there and absorb what she has to say. Fortunately, this is an easy fix. Many men ask that women tell them what they want before starting a conversation. If they need help with something, they’ll be there to offer advice or fix whatever it is that’s the problem. If they want someone they can listen and vent to, they’ll sit there and listen.
7. Some Men Want to Be Tossed Things, Not Handed Them This is a rather silly one, but many men spoke with each other about wanting their partners to throw more things to them. Whether it’s the TV remote, a shirt, or something else, men want others to toss things to them rather than just handing them things. Why? Who knows? Maybe there’s an innate urge to toss things around with others. Perhaps some men feel accomplished when they’re able to catch a difficult throw. Whatever the reason may be, many men would appreciate it if things were thrown their way.
8. Guys Can Take Hints, But They Sometimes Don’t Want to Be Wrong There’s a common misconception that guys aren’t able to take hints when a woman is interested in them. However, as evidenced by men’s responses, this isn’t always true. Some men can understand the hints but worry that they might be reading too much into them or that the hints are not hints but just kindness. Men don’t want to interpret the situation wrongly and then be embarrassed or humiliated as a result. Most men want the interest to be communicated directly so they don’t have to guess whether or not someone is into them.
9. Men Have Just As Many Emotions and Struggles (Even If They’re Not Visible) Many men are taught from a young age that showing emotions is not socially acceptable. As such, many men are made to act like they don’t have emotions, and others might believe this is true. However, many men reveal they’ve struggled with emotions and more serious disorders like depression and anxiety. Even if it seems like a man is doing okay, something could be brewing underneath the surface. Men are human and have the same experiences as everyone else. Don’t be afraid to go out of your way to ask someone else how they’re doing or offer a helping hand.
10. There’s a Strong Desire to Slap the Top of Every Door Frame Much like the previous point, this is another funny mention that seems quite universal, especially among a bit taller men. Some men discuss how they always need to slap the top of every door frame when they pass the threshold. These might be the same men who also tend to hang from the top of every door frame. They may have even gotten into the habit because there was something above a door frame they always needed to touch. Whatever the reason, this seems to be a widespread activity.