Just curious what the average guy does.

There are some facts out there that can really shake us to our core. Whether it's about the universe, human behavior, or our own society, what’s a disturbing fact that would keep most people awake at night? I’m ready to be freaked out!

In a world where looks and status often dominate the conversation, what’s a less obvious quality in a partner that you find incredibly important? Is it kindness, a good sense of humor, or maybe something else entirely? Let’s shine a light on the things that truly matter!

Men of reddit, how do you feel about having a kid and not being involved in their lives? For those of you that chose to not be in your child's life, why? For those that were not allowed to see their children due to a controlling partner or other circumstances, how does that make you feel knowing you have a kid out there but not actively in their lives?

My friend wants to have a baby but has no one in her life. We're both early 30s and ain't getting any younger. She wants me to waive parental rights which also relieves me of financial obligation aswell but says I can be as active in my kids life as I want to or be completely absent. We both have really good careers so supporting the kid wouldn't be an issue. Just looking for insight.

I had a secretly bi friend hit on me in highschool. I told him I am not gay and he got super freaked out. I told him don’t worry about it. Won’t tell no one and that was that.

We stayed friends for a while and I never Mentioned it again. I did give him side eyes though when he would say he just hanging out with another guy. Sometimes we both just laughed.

Anyone have any similar experiences. I imagined it could turn out much worse.

For me, I was surprised by how much I still wanted to eat trash. I lost alot of weight and it took a long time, so I’m doing my best to stay healthy but I really thought I wouldn’t want to eat sweets once I was in shape.

I now understand why that was dumb.

But in the spirit of helping others who are behind and coming up next, what’s your stupid thing you wish someone told you sooner?

I’ve seen a guy get hit and others say they also felt it, or sometime even cover their own crotch like they got hit. Are you actually feeling a phantom pain, or is it just an expression?

I was forced into marching band as a kid and despite being really good at French horn, I depised band and quit after a few years

How about you all?

Im trying to find something I’d enjoy doing opposed to sitting around and just watching tv. Preferably after hours as I have 4 kids and want it to be after they go to bed. I find that I’m just sitting around tired and just watch tv after they go to sleep and next thing I know 4 hours has past, I go to bed and then do it again the next day.

Exactly what it says on the tin. I (24f) am interested in a quieter guy (28m). I’m pretty friendly but apparently my vibes are very platonic. So shy guys, what would a woman have to do to make you think she’s interested in you?

Question for men who have been in a friends with benefits situation! Most people go into a FWB relationship thinking they won’t fall for the other person. So I’m curious for men, what changed your mind? What about your partner made you eventually catch feelings? Would love thoughts out of curiosity!

Edit: for clarification I'm late 30s guy with no kids, full time gainful employment and bills all paid on time and in full, and I admit I should have worded the question better. I often hear women IRL calling dudes ubiquitous insults such as Man-Child" for the reasons such as refusing to concede a valid point, agreeing to disagree, after a simple rejection (which the guy accepts with grace, dignity, and walks away) or simple pasttime like playing video games.

I should have further elaborated on the question, but what I don't understand is there are people making babies they can't financially or mentally afford to raise; who themselves live at home with their parents; who somehow still have money to go clubbing and cover themselves in elaborated tattoos and piercings; etc. Why is the onus on US to maintain maturity in a society that changes the standards for us on the fly as it sees fit, while the ladies can have their cake, eat it AND throw it at the waiter

Do you have people in life ever who just don’t like you? How do you fix that? What healthy ways have you found coping with the fact that not everyone likes you?

One repeat – maxium weight

If you’ve been in a relationship with her for months. And would you prefer if she said it in person or via text?

Hey Guys,

I’m 21 and don’t really have a positive male figure to turn to, so I’m here looking for advice about my little sister, who’s 6 years old.

A little backstory for context:

I come from a pretty broken home. I am a hearing child of 2 deaf parents. My father was an abusive alcoholic who often hit my mother and me. My parents had me when they were young, and they were heavily involved in partying, often dragging me into their chaotic lifestyle. By the time I was 11, I’d been exposed to a lot—alcohol, drugs, violence, and infidelity.

When I was 11, my parents split up, and my mom went through a series of relationships until she met my stepfather, who is deaf as well. He’s my sister’s father, and my sister was born when I was 15, who is hearing like me. From the moment she was born, she became my anchor, the most important person in my life. I love her more than anything.

Unfortunately, my stepfather turned out to be another abusive narcissist. He would even scream at my sister when she was just a baby, which led to a lot of physical and verbal conflicts between him and me. By this point, I was very protective of her and wouldn’t let anyone hurt her.

To make things even more complicated, at some point, my biological father moved in with us—my mom, my stepfather, and my sister. It was a very tense and volatile situation with lots of arguments and violence. Eventually, when I turned 18, my mom and stepfather split, and we all went our separate ways.

Now, my mom and sister live with my grandmother, and I’ve been living with my uncles, who have been really good to me. I see my sister and mom often, and even though I’ve had a few rough years, I’m planning to go back to school in a few months.

The reason I’m reaching out is that I want to be the positive male figure in my sister’s life. Her father has completely disappeared from her life, and I don’t want her to grow up feeling unloved or seeking validation from the wrong people, especially as she gets older.

I’ve been through a lot, and I’m still trying to figure out my own path, but I’m determined to give her a better life than I had. I know i may never be able to replace her father, but I want to make sure she grows up feeling loved and secure. So, for those of you who’ve been through something similar, or just have advice, how can I best support her?

Any advice is greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance.