20 Questions Men Are Too Afraid To Ask Women, And IDK If I Should Cry Or Laugh At Some Of These

Just as we women often find ourselves wondering what’s really going on in a guy’s mind, men have their own curiosities about us. That’s why when Reddit user -spirits- posed the intriguing question, “Gentlemen: If a woman couldn’t lie, what questions would you ask her?” the responses ranged from lighthearted and curious to deeply introspective.

From questions about relationships and attraction to the complexities of motherhood and ambition, the thread uncovered the questions men have always wanted to ask but never dared. It’s a fascinating exploration of the assumptions, mysteries, and unspoken thoughts that exist between genders. Whether you’re here to satisfy your own curiosity or gain a new perspective, these questions offer an eye-opening look into how men perceive women—and what they’d really like to know. Here’s a collection of the most thought-provoking responses.

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Note: These responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.

1. “How true is it when you say, ‘I don’t do this for men,’ referring to things like wearing revealing clothes, makeup, or posting on social media for likes?”

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2. “How many times have you cheated or thought about cheating?”

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3. “I would ask them what their favorite of each sense is. Like taste, touch, sight, sound, and a little explanation. I think that would be interesting.”

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4. “Why did you choose me? What do you wish I did? Where do you want to eat?”

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5. “Why is it that the wardrobe is full of clothes and yet they always have NOTHING to wear when going out?”

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6. “How much of being nice is just fake behavior? I sometimes feel like the way some women treat others is simply self-serving or for an audience and not truly genuine.”

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7. “Women have given men an exhaustive list of places they don’t want to be approached. Can y’all give us a list of places where you do want to be approached?”

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8. “Does size matter?”

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9. “Do you love me or what I do for you? Which is the reason you choose me?”

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10. “If you’re very sexual at the start of the relationship, and you understand that sex is important when dating, why do you think it’s okay to stop being as sexual once you ‘have him’?”

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11. “What will make you happy?”

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12. “Is your partner happy? What would you realistically sacrifice to make your partner happy?”

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13. “Why do you want to have kids?”

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14. “As a lover, what can I improve to be more attractive to you and to improve your orgasm experience?”

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15. “Why do you judge other women so harshly? Especially when it comes to raising children.”

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16. “What makes you feel unhappy?”

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17. “What do you actually want in a man? What turns you on? How do you really want to be perceived by men? I feel like so much of this is sugarcoated in trying to appear nice or ‘modern’ because what women say they want and what they actually go for often tend to contradict each other.”

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18. “Why’d you leave me on delivered?”

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19. “Why can’t you just say what bothers/upsets you straight up, and right there and then? The ‘nothing’ and silent treatment song and dance is exhausting.”

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20. “Can you say what you truly feel about x, y, z rather than what you believe I may want to hear?”

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