14 Common Things Women Do That Men Can’t Wrap Their Minds Around
As a woman, even with an older brother, there are still plenty of things about men that leave me puzzled—and it’s clear the confusion goes both ways! This is why a Reddit thread asking, “What are some things about women you don’t fully understand?” quickly gained traction, sparking an avalanche of honest (and often hilarious) responses from men trying to make sense of the female perspective.
The answers range from endearing attempts to decode everyday habits to genuine questions about deeper emotional dynamics. It’s a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of gender dynamics and highlights just how much we can still learn about each other. Whether you’re here for the laughs, the relatable moments, or a deeper understanding of how men perceive women, these candid responses offer it all. Here’s what men had to say about the things they just can’t wrap their heads around when it comes to women.
1. “How do they sleep comfortably with boobs?”
2. “The impacts of the menstrual cycle on the entire body. I know enough to be very glad I don’t have to go through it, but not enough to fully understand what women go through.”
3. “How can they drop so much hair in my house but not be bald?
4. “For women in groups, why don’t you call your friends out for bad behavior when they are obviously in the wrong? Why is there a need to always justify their actions?”
5. “‘He should just know,’ my mother always said about my father. Pissed me off, and I would text him stuff like ‘Mom wants you to take her out on a picnic’ or whatever she was complaining about. But I’ve heard of other women complaining about their men not being able to read their minds.”
6. “The fact that women want you more when you have a girlfriend.”
7. “The contradiction between their urge to control and their dissatisfaction with actually being in control (of people, situations, etc.)”
8. “I’ll admit, what gets me is the ‘always aware and hyper-vigilant’ of their surroundings, and yet, women are so bad at it! Walking in front of people, blocking doorways, cutting people off, banging into walls and corners, not hearing a horrific noise or seeing an emergency vehicle ahead — it’s like, what exactly are you aware of?”
9. “Decorative pillows and hand towels. Why?”
10. “Why do you ask your S.O. to pick a restaurant/food/ travel destination, then shoot his idea down? If you want or don’t want certain things, why can’t you make the decision yourself? To men, this is very frustrating.”
