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Stereotypical 'Women's Things' That All Men Should Absolutely Start Doing

Stereotypical 'Women's Things' That All Men Should Absolutely Start Doing

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Why are men, particularly straight men, so adverse to trying new life things that go against their norm?

Like things women do.

Do men have a beauty regime?

You should.

Do you have regular mental health checks?

You should.

Do you and your friends talk about your feelings?

You REALLY should.

Men can learn so much from the daily aspects of a woman's life.


Redditor st_new34 wanted to hear about all the things men can learn from women, so they asked:

"What's a women's thing men should absolutely start doing?"

I'm interested in this list.

Aren't most things unisex now?

Smooth Surface

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"As a former cook and current welder; hand lotioning."

meatlazer720

"My dad refused to use hand lotion for a while and he kept getting big cracks in his knuckles. The cold would destroy his skin. He would only put lotion on when it was basically bleeding, by which point it can’t really do much help."

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Get Checked

"Getting checked out by a specialist. There’s a reason colon cancer has a higher mortality rate among men when it’s actually one of the most preventable cancers. The thought of having a colonoscopy done makes them squirm."

Color_Wasted

"In the US you can also arrange for a Cologuard screening, where you literally just mail in your poop and get tested for certain colon cancers. It shouldn't replace regularly scheduled colonoscopies, but it can be done between them."

Puzzleworth

"Problem with cologuard is screening is 100% covered. If it the cologuard positive, you have to get a diagnostic colonoscopy which is subject to deductibles and copays. If you go with a screening colonoscopy in the first place you pay nothing."

skidoo1033

Basics

"Sewing. Sewing is awesome. I learned basic sewing to make some bow ties for my wedding and it's an extremely rewarding skill that allows you to repair clothes, save money, and it's superb meditation."

DeepStatic

"Not only repairing clothes, but basic tailoring. I learned how to do it on YouTube and it’s a game changer as a guy with broad shoulders that make every shirt fit like a trash bag."

TheFunkyMonk

Work Comfort

"Putting a blanket on your lap while you work. It's life changing."

13inchmushroommaker

"A few days ago my wife brought a whole a** double duvet into the living room because it’s winter now. I thought she was mad but it’s cozy as s**t, I’ve got the dog under here."

magicalmysteryharold

"In my house we have an assortment of couch blankets. You really need more than one because you'll want to have one on the couch while the other is in the wash."

sleepydorian

Snazzy

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"Complimenting each other."

DEADINSIDE1880

"I do this with my co workers. 'Looking sharp today Phil' is all it takes to make a day."

cognitiveglitch

I love a good compliment.

Stretch

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"Yoga, especially as you get older, wish I had started sooner."

needsmoreprotein

Pampered

"My husband never really did pedicures before we met and the fist time I did one for him he was in love with it. I used a scraper to get the dead skin off his heels (he calls them hooves haha) and he was horrified how much came off. He’ll even inspect my work now and say 'this toenail is a little jagged do want me to look a mess??' He likes being pampered and I’m happy to do it for him!"

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Feels so Good

"I was trying on jeans for work the other day and I found this magical material that stretches but looks like denim. I was gushing over them and my wife laughed and said a lot of women’s jeans use that material and a lot of hers are the same. Men should discover these jeans!"

"Edit: A lot of responses are about the inferior quality. Fair enough but I work retail and am constantly squatting to fill shelves etc so I’ll take comfort over durability any day. Especially when I’ve got a bit of an a** on me, customers don’t need to be walking around the corner and catching a plumber’s crack unexpectedly!"

corny16

Feel It

"I work in a kitchen full of men and it's quite sad to listen to them tell each other that they can't cry. Or that they are not supposed to do so. I don't know who came up with this but I fight that 'concept' every chance I get. As a result, most of them feel safe to share their emotions with me. Even crying."

sem-fe

LOUDER!!

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"Make noise during sex. Not even dirty talk, any words of encouragement would be enough."

jennicarrz

Well, that is a lot to process.

Men... take notes and start breaking some of these 'norms.'

Do you have anything to add? Let us know in the comments below.

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