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To think that men get a ridiculously bad rap on this site?

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MsLuxLisbon · 17/05/2024 09:13

It is really depressing to read post after post after post knocking men, saying how awful and useless they are, saying they are mostly lazy, selfish sex pests, etc. That has not only not been my experience, but it hasn't been ANY of my friends' or family's, either. The odd bad man, sure, just as my male friends have dated bad women. But not enough to justify this bizarre generalisation.

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WotNoUserName · 17/05/2024 09:26

Lucky you that you don't know any bad men or completely useless wankers. Although with that amount of sympathy towards women who have had bad experiences I'm not sure your friends would confide in you.

I currently have a lovely partner, but my ex is an alcoholic so I've been through some terrible times. I know not all men 🙄 are bad. But I also know this a place that many women can vent their feelings and get advice. No on really needs advice on what to do when their relationship is great, which is why posts about lovely men are few and far between.

TheCatJumps · 17/05/2024 09:26

Maybe think outside you and your immediate circle’s experience, OP? I get that it hurts if you’re not used to it, but try. It will stand to you.

Catsmere · 17/05/2024 09:24

Try reading the Relationships board. The men being spoken about are foul. No bad rap there, this is women's first-hand experiences.

5128gap · 17/05/2024 09:24

Women who feel differently from you are as entitled as you are to share their experiences and opinions, surely? If women are experiencing poor behaviour from men and want to post about it, why should they not?

TipsyKoala · 17/05/2024 09:22

Nobody is going to post about how incredible their husband is. Women with man issues are posting their problems, that’s not a generalised ‘all men are awful’.

Catza · 17/05/2024 09:19

I agree. I have never personally met a man who is all or any of these things. But the overwhelming majority of women on here come up with these wild generalisations. If 99% of men are lying, cheating bastards - as MN statistics suggest, you and I must be really lucky to date the 1%.

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