20 surprising things guys fantasize about on the reg.
Comeback Kid
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“We all fantasize about comebacks to future arguments”
Comeback Kid
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Another Reddit user agreed: “And from arguments we had 5 years ago”
Being Loved For Who We Are
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“This was the very first thing I thought of. Just like women, men want to be loved for themselves, not what they can bring to the relationship (good sex, good money, gorgeous face and body, etc).
Being Loved For Who We Are
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I think everyone just wants to be loved for themselves, no matter who they are. I know I do.”
Hugs
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“Sometimes, a really good hug.”
Hugs
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Another user shared: “Man… I started a relationship recently and she gives the best hugs. ‘Them bear hugs’, we call it.”
Doing Nothing
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“Doing nothing, and having nothing to do, and being left alone to do it.” – Reddit user.
Doing Nothing
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“You mean playing video games for 9 hours straight while forgetting to eat? I agree!”
A Comfortable & Secure Life
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“I spend longer than I should thinking (fantasizing essentially) about how I would relive my life if I could, in order to have that “comfortable and secure life”. I’m 53.”
Being Cared About
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“My only desire is for someone to give a darn, I’ll fall head over heels for them.”
Being a Cat… Kind Of
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“A good meal followed by a good nap on a warm sunny afternoon. The older I get, the more I realize my cat has it pretty well figured out.”
Pickles… Apparently
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“Well, there’s that one about standing on a huge golden pyramid in these sort of sun-god robes while a thousand screaming women throw little pickles at you…
Pickles… Apparently
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… no? Just me?”
Saving the Day
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“I was at a concert and I saw a sealed beer can being launched overhead from the crowd and was flying directly toward this girl’s head.
Saving the Day
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I made a wildly difficult one-handed catch about an inch from her head. The crowd went wild. That has been the peak of my manhood and something that I wish could happen every day.”
Being Pursued
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“Having somebody you’re talking to/dating actively pursue you for once.”
The Chase
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SO many guys want this: “A girl literally just apologized for not messaging first on a dating app and that was enough to give me that kick of ‘omg I feel wanted.’”
Random Combat Scenarios
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“Walking through the grocery store/library/shopping mall/etc. “What would I do if ninjas attacked…”
Random Combat Scenarios
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“The freezer unit could probably take a few bullets. If I shelter behind the frozen meat I could probably stay in cover until they had to reload. Plus a frozen pork loin would probably make a decent projectile/distraction.”
Befriending a Wild Animal
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Particularly bears, it seems.
Befriending a Wild Animal
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“If grizzly bears don’t want to be my friends, then why do they look so cuddly?? Why do they have such cute faces and tiny little ears??? It makes no sense.”
Peace
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“Having a small plot of land in some remote location and building a log cabin and just going and living a simple peaceful life.”
Peace
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Sounds perfect to us.
Unplanned Action
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“Always a nice surprise.”
Unplanned Action
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“Spontaneous s**, specifically. S** just appears out of nowhere as a nice surprise without having to put in any effort.”
Emotional Comfort
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“This is me personally, and I know a couple guy-friends of mine think the same, but I fantasize about being comfortable emotionally.
Emotional Comfort
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“I have no trouble expressing my emotions when I’m alone, but around other people I have a harder time doing it around other people because of the image society has about a ‘man’: cold, emotionless, s** crazed.”
Being a Rock God
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“Playing a ripping guitar solo in front of a raucous crowd with pyro and lights in the background.”
Being a Rock God
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We mean… who can say no to that?!
A REAL Good Sandwich
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“A good sandwich. Not your average bread with meat, though, a real, good sandwich.
A REAL Good Sandwich
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“Every now and then, you just can’t beat the combination of fresh bread, tangy onions, crisp lettuce, and juicy tomato, plus whatever other toppings I want at that time. Or is it just me?”
Better Friendships
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“Male friends to chat with about emotions, identity, family, stress, mental health, etc. I wouldn’t mind chatting with female friends, but my wife isn’t going to like it if I suddenly have a couple of sister-bffs I have long conversations with regularly. Women do really have it made in this context.”
A House
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“Not to sound atrociously millennial or anything but I often dream of that far off fantasy of getting on the property ladder one day.”
A House
“Owning a house is becoming more and more difficult for younger generations.”
Quiet Time
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“As a married man with children, an empty house for a couple hours.”
Quiet Time
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Many of us can relate to that, dude.
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