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How fast have you known someone to get married?

Met a woman who wants to get married fast(she told me by January) because she’s on a school visa and it either ran out or will run out soon. She seems like a good woman but I know it’s near impossible to get too know someone in 2 months. Plus I’ve been told it’s best to live with a person first. My brother got married pretty fast but what’s your thoughts on this situation? Should I run?

2 Comments
2024/11/09
20:45 UTC

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Where do you “zig” when most other guys “zag”?

Like I feel like guys love tattoos and like body piercings, or at least think they are hot… I find them revolting, but on the flip side I totally get into heavy makeup, and many guys are different and say they like the “natural” look.

So when everyone “zigs” how do you “zag”?

4 Comments
2024/11/09
20:38 UTC

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How come woman with successful careers don’t date men with no career ambition?

I have never heard of a woman who is a doctor, engineer, lawyer, accountant, etc dating a man who works as a fry cook at McDonald’s or a cashier at Walmart even though these men are everywhere on dating apps. Successful women are known to use dating apps too. Are they not marching with these men?

87 Comments
2024/11/09
20:14 UTC

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What do you mourn that you never got in your youth and now have the money to buy but won’t buy?

RIP my youth

The worst part of getting older is having the money to buy a wrx Impreza modded to the gils, test driving it, acknowledging you’ve never driven anything with that type of power or speed…

And then buying a fucking jetta tsi because you don’t want to get in a goddamn argument with your wife every time the trunk or backseat is too small to do something.

I’m despondent. Doing the responsible thing for my age (40) and family is basically telling my inner 18 year old that the car he’s always wanted and can now afford isn’t gonna happen. But I know it’s the right thing to do. So I’m buying a jetta TSI, and while it’s perfectly fine…

It ain’t a rally car like I knew I had when I was spending money on INITIAL D in 2002, and that makes my inner teenager who never had a rally car sad

3 Comments
2024/11/09
20:05 UTC

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Good quality clothes?

I am looking to get my husband some good quality shirts and shorts this year for Christmas but I’m having trouble sifting through all the stuff that says they have good products but are actually cheap and cut weird so it doesn’t fit right.

He likes shirts that are not form fitting around the armpits and have a looser fit toward the bottom. I’m not sure if there is a name for that kind of fit? The material HAS to be breathable or light.

For shorts it also has to be light material, so no double layered shorts and they gotta be around knee length. He likes athletic shorts and those shorts that double as a bathing suit or like khaki shorts but again the material has to be stretchy and light.

Any suggestions on companies or brands that have good quality clothes like this?

1 Comment
2024/11/09
19:39 UTC

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How to make friends and get a life?

Two Qs in one.

Haven’t been able to make a friend since I was 12. I’m 21 now

Don’t want to make this post whiny but was a loner all throughout school and was left alone most of the time at home.

My life consists of working from home as an IT consultant and occasionally going into the office, going to the gym to lift weights and then going back home to do whatever. I’ve never had any real interests and just find ways to pass the time (video games, films/series, internet).

Im not socially anxious anymore but the times I’ve tried to be social it’s draining, especially in a group like after work drinks, I’ve not got much banter or chat. I’m better 1-1 and I’ve tried but still seem to repel everyone. I have no problem sitting in silence it’s peaceful for me, but people find it uncomfortable and try to talk a lot.

Honestly I’d be real happy to lift weights with another guy and not have to talk as much. I’ve got a trainer but it’s his job to be my friend so it doesn’t count. Definitely prefer to do an activity and talk then say, go to a pub and sit and talk about anything. I think the latter would be something I’d enjoy only with long term friends which I’ve never had 😂

I’d appreciate any advice

5 Comments
2024/11/09
19:37 UTC

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What is something you wish you could tell your younger self about mental or physical health?

What is something you wish you could tell your younger self about mental or physical health?

17 Comments
2024/11/09
19:24 UTC

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What’s one story you have that still makes you laugh to this day?

You’re one story away from making someone’s day, maybe even saving their life.

Let’s spread some laughter!

11 Comments
2024/11/09
19:10 UTC

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What are your top spots for meeting women?

Mine has to be the farmers market. Total gold mine.

25 Comments
2024/11/09
18:50 UTC

0

Men who lost a good one but found someone even better, what's your story?

3 Comments
2024/11/09
18:47 UTC

0

what is 91b in the us army like?

for any veterans or people in active duty, what is 91b (wheeled vehicle mechanic) like? did yall ever get deployed to another country or did yall stay in america? did yall ever have to go repair things on the field? was it fun for the most part?

4 Comments
2024/11/09
18:39 UTC

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What's something super small that would actually improve your life WAY more than it should?

32 Comments
2024/11/09
18:36 UTC

0

Men, the boxing fight between Mike Tyson and Logan Paul is next week. Who do you think is going to win?

Jake Paul*

28 Comments
2024/11/09
18:23 UTC

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Men: If you could change one thing about your significant other, what would it be?

48 Comments
2024/11/09
18:01 UTC

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Gentlemen, how do I stop thinking about THAT one girl.Gentlemen, how do I stop thinking about THAT one girl. 

I’m 17 years old and I and I can’t stop dreaming about being together with THAT one girl. Obsessed with her character since I was 14. I don’t know if I am a weirdo but I like my personality but I think no girls like and I was rejected once about 15 months ago. Yeah she’s pretty and all, but I’m literally obsessed with her personality. How to actually forget her? I don’t even dream about intimacy. All I think about is just splitting best moments of life with her

25 Comments
2024/11/09
17:51 UTC

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Is there a way that I (48M) can I accomplish what I want in my life with my wife (44F)?

I am married and may have jumped the gun with that a bit. I do love her, but I feel I may never accomplish what I want with her in my life. When I am taking time to work on my hustle, that is when she wants to distract me in different ways like sexy stuff or silly distracting stuff. She doesn‘t really have hobbies and things she does start usually just sits around collecting dust. Painting and sewing/embroidery are two of the biggest ones. I feel like she is a demotivator and causes me to stagnate.

I have issues with porn, especially when I am bored, but the things I really want to spend my time on are met with such resistance. I have to get porn under control, I know this. I know I need to see a therapist, but we are flat ass broke and just hanging on. The biggest problem is that it seems she’d rather me sit around and watch crime shows with her then grind.

When I mention these things, she takes it so personally and doesn‘t understand that there is a time and place for them.

Any advice or thoughts would help.

64 Comments
2024/11/09
17:40 UTC

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What Xbox games should I get my nephews?

One is 14, the other is 12. They're into sports games, but I'm pretty sure they already have all the football games that are out. Preferably something not military related.

6 Comments
2024/11/09
17:24 UTC

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How to handle isolation

Im 24 M, preparing for govt exams, never went to college, my friend circle of school is the only circle I'm in touch. All my friends are doing job or some are running there family business. Since we left school distance between school friends has increased.

In the start of 2023 i meet a girl on my coaching, it was my 1st situationship, (never been to any relationship also). We are close but there is always a sence of insecurity as she has commitment issues.

I'm scared of future, what if i didn't get job? What if she has to leave me in between coz here parents fix her marriage? I fear i might not move on from her. Is there any advice so that i can prepare myself for this

2 Comments
2024/11/09
17:24 UTC

0

Why is it comforting to hold your genital when alone?

5 Comments
2024/11/09
17:12 UTC

82

What suprised you when you started to live with a woman?

259 Comments
2024/11/09
17:11 UTC

0

What's your laundry day underwear?

The pair at the bottom of the drawer that you wear when it's time to do laundry?

25 Comments
2024/11/09
16:48 UTC

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What occurred at your company that convinced you the higher ups have completely lost touch with reality?

Could be a product, could be a service, could be a policy, could be a hiring/firing process.

I worked for a company that sold memberships. They came out strong when they started but then exploded like crazy.

Within 4 years they had doubled the cost of their memberships and couldn't understand why enrollment was on the decline. They kept pushing aggressive sales goals and one quarter it was posted that only 9% of employees met goal.

They took this to mean that the problem was with the other 91% of employees, and not that their price point/services were actually grossly out of line with what the market wanted. They pushed for faster hiring/firing for failing to meet goals. This resulted in a mass of people faking metrics to keep their jobs.

What has your company done that is so out of touch that you cannot believe they tried it / are still doing it?

53 Comments
2024/11/09
16:26 UTC

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Fellow Men of Reddit, How do you Spend your Days Off?

62 Comments
2024/11/09
16:19 UTC

0

What kind of supplements and multivitamins dehydrate us?

This is week one of using a Gaia Male Libido supplement (on top of a multi V and a fish oil cap). I’ve noticed my eyes kind of aching and my mid day energy lower like I haven’t been drinking enough water. Has anyone had a similar experience and learned if it’s due to all that?

7 Comments
2024/11/09
15:53 UTC

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What do you wish you had known much sooner?

13 Comments
2024/11/09
15:47 UTC

0

I’m 15 years old and I’m currently trying to get a girlfriend by asking every girl out at my school over Snapchat text until one says yes if I eventually get reported for this what consequences would I face?

I’ve asked 35 girls and they’ve all said no could I get charged for this

24 Comments
2024/11/09
15:33 UTC

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This is not a dating advice or relationship advice subreddit. Please find a different subreddit for those posts.

How do I know if he likes me, should I break up with her, how do I get her attention, what should I wear on a first date, how do I meet men, etc. are better suited for relationship/dating advice subs. Reddit if full of them.

0 Comments
2024/11/09
14:46 UTC

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How would you go about creating a space for men?

I've been rolling this idea over in my head, and figured I'd see what other people thought. I want to create a space for guys to gather and exist in each other's company and talk about their issues without devolving into a blame session or toxicity spiral.

How would you go about doing this?

163 Comments
2024/11/09
14:10 UTC

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How do I navigate relationships when I prefer my independence, lack of responsibility, and alone time too much?

I have tried again and again with relationships, but it's tough for me to keep relationships going. Not from their end, but on my end. I am in my mid 30s now and I'm struggling to navigate relationships when I crave my alone time so much, as well as my own independence. I have always been more of an introvert, but over the years I've become more extroverted. I think it's the responsibility of having to look out for someone else other than myself too, which worries me. I also enjoy and prefer living alone. I've tried living with other person/s, but it's tough. I struggle with this lack of privacy. I have been considering kids for a while, and I'm not getting younger. I don't know how many of you feel like this or dealt with this issue before. If you have, I'd like to know how you deal with it.

9 Comments
2024/11/09
14:02 UTC

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How to meet men when I'm out & about with my brother?

Pretty much what the title says...

I'm looking for tips as a single woman who recently started going out more. The thing is, I think my brother might be impacting my chances to meet men in a negative way.

He's always down to hang, so I end up going out with him a lot. I also mix it up & go out alone sometimes too.

Not that he's doing anything - just that he's a big guy (possibly intimidating on sight?) & I worry people assume he's my boyfriend (even though I think we look too much alike for that).

What would signal to you that a woman is available & approachable despite who she's with?

59 Comments
2024/11/09
13:51 UTC

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