A recent online forum user created a discussion thread to ask, “Which phrases do women hate hearing from men?”
It’s safe to say that women rushed to share their common gripes about men, and we are here for it. We gathered the top 20 irritating phrases women hate hearing from men.
You Sound Like Your Mother
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As expected, comments about mothers-in-law were top of the pile. One woman said, “I think my husband has used this maybe once in the 10 years we’ve been together. I know it ticked me off. I think I was so mad I turned red.”
I’m a Nice Guy
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You would not have to tell us this if you were that nice! Actions speak louder than words.
Relax
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Yeah, if you did not stress me out, I could relax. But one person said, “Could you please just calm down?” – this fits in this bracket too.
You Should Smile More
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One woman said, “This makes me want to lock eyes with the person and give them my creepiest smile. Be careful what you wish for.”
I’ll Do It Later
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No, you won’t do it later. You never do it.
Is It Your Time of the Month?
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Infuriating at times but TBF, one woman did welcome this comment when she explained, “Sometimes I need reminding that my hormones are messy at the moment.
Make Me a Sandwich
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One woman did not hold back when she said, “If I ever hear this, I’m hitting the person with the bread and the lunch meat.”
Stop Being So Emotional
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It isn’t endearing for many women when told we overreact. So it may be an idea to listen to and validate our true feelings.
Friend Zone
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One woman was apparent on the dating rules when she said, “If you’re friends first and realize you have feelings for them, tell them to see if they’re interested. If they are, yay if not, move on. No one owes you a relationship.”
Pretty Good for a Girl
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Yes, being patronized is not good. One person stated, “People get shocked when one of the females changes a tire or does something simple like change the oil.” Girls can do so much more than you think.
Men Are More Logical
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We are sure that women can be logical and work in industries that are not solely reliant on men. But, on top of this, it is not ok to say that it is just women who are more emotional.
It’s Not You, It’s Me
An online user exclaimed, “Are you giving ME ‘It’s not you, it’s me?’ I INVENTED IT’S NOT YOU; IT’S ME! IF IT’S ANYONE. IT’S ME!”
It Is Because I’m a Man
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One woman shared her frustration at men who say “because I’m a GUY” by explaining that this is an “excuse for not knowing how to do things when in reality they just don’t want to learn.”
Using the Word “Females” to Describe Women
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As one online user said, “’These females are so crazy,’ ‘Females these days…’ Not only are you using it grammatically incorrect, but it also makes you look like a sexist person and is an immediate red flag.” We totally get this.
Boys Will Be Boys
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This is a phrase we have all heard, and it does not excuse poor behavior. One woman used this example to explain how bad this is: “This one grinds my gears so bad. A boy misbehaved towards me in high school, and I was so angry I told the teachers.
I chatted with him and the teacher, and after a while, I saw his face change; he realized what he had done was wrong. Just as we shook hands, the teacher went, “But you know what boys are like…”
Did You Say Something?
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Yes, yes, we did. Listen!
When will dinner be ready?
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This is something that many women resonate with. Still, one woman has serious advice for a woman who hears this often: “Ditch them if they won’t make dinner themselves. It’s not worth it. Instead, teach them how to cook. You’re not a 1950s housewife. You’re not a servant. You’re not a slave.”
Cheer up. It Might Never Happen
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Well, actually…..
You Don’t Need Makeup
Maybe women don’t need make-up, but it is a woman’s choice. As one reader puts it, “Like duh, sir. We know. But we like it! Let us live.”
Not All Men
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Many women in the thread shared their frustration at this one. One commented, “This phrase typically gets used under a deeply misguided impression of what a conversation is about.” Another said, “This almost invariably comes up in situations where nobody has claimed it’s all men.”
We are sure there are many more examples you can think about, but it is agreed that the 20 we just talked to you about are frustrating beyond belief.
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