As a Man, Here Are a Few Things Women Do That Truly Peeve Me.

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I’ve approached several girls in my life, and to be honest, there are a few things some of them do that genuinely annoy me. I don’t know if it’s just my experience or if other guys can relate, but I’ve noticed a certain pattern — especially among girls I’ve met in school — and it gets under my skin.

First off, there’s this mindset that many girls carry: the belief that a guy must get them something. And I don’t just mean gifts after talking for a while — I’m talking about girls who expect you to buy them things almost immediately after meeting them. There was this particular girl I met for the first time, and just a few minutes into the conversation, she was already hinting that I should “get something” for her. I was like, “Wait… what?” In my mind, I was shocked. I kept thinking, we literally just met. There was no real connection yet, no proper conversation, nothing — and she was already expecting a favour or a gift. That kind of behaviour is a huge red flag for me. After that day, I didn’t even bother to message her again. It just felt like I was being seen as a wallet rather than a person.

Another thing that really annoys me is the whole "playing hard to get" strategy. I know some people say it’s a form of self-respect or a way to test a guy’s seriousness, but to be honest, it’s frustrating. If you genuinely like me, why not just show it? Why make me spend extra time chasing you, pretending like you’re not interested? I’ve heard girls say things like, “I liked him, but I just wanted him to work harder,” and that kind of logic pisses me off. I understand being cautious or not wanting to rush things, but there’s a difference between taking it slow and pretending not to care at all. Sometimes, it feels like a game, and personally, I’m not here to play games with emotions.

Then there’s the one that probably annoys me the most — when a girl gives out her number and then ignores you completely. This one has happened to me more times than I can count. I approach a girl, we vibe, we talk, and she willingly gives me her number. Naturally, I take it as a sign that she’s interested too. But the moment I message her, she either leaves me on read or doesn’t respond at all. I mean, what’s the point of giving me your number if you’re not going to reply? Just tell me you're not interested — I’ll respect it more than giving me false hope. It’s disappointing, and honestly, it’s a waste of time and energy.

In the end, I know not all girls are like this, and I’ve met some really amazing ones, too. But these few things? They’re major turn-offs. I just wish more people would be honest, straightforward, and real — because playing games and leading people on is exhausting.

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As a woman, I know how frustrating any of these could be. But you can’t honestly ask these generation of women to be straightforward. We know nothing like that exists anymore… lol. Don’t misunderstand me, I am not siding with anything just the fact that you mentioned it there, most people (women in this case) would go the extra mile to protect themselves based on what we are seeing with this generation. Doesn’t mean anyone should be looking for favours on the first date. I would be peeved as well. Hell, I’m peeved most of the time with my friends choices of girlfriends. They always have a screw loose.

Let me not lie sha, I’m one of those who’d give a nonexistent number. Lol. Unfortunately, not all men are as respectful as you and most of them don’t understand why I can’t be interested in them to give them my number. They go, “oh. Is it because you have a boyfriend? We can still be friends”. To avoid being rude and also being waylaid for a long period of time, I give them my other line. Which is receptive but dormant.

Problem solved.


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I understand your point. The same happens to me as well i can't lie. Sometimes a girl would tell me no but then just cause i can't just let my friends make a mockery of me or to fuel my ego i try put more effort and then sometimes i end up getting the wrong number. It is usually painful sometimes sha😂

Trust me, these can be frustrating, too because I know my gender. Lol but it doesn't mean some girls are just like that. There are girls who are being careful especially at this time we are in. But you see that number own, I see it as childish because why give your number in the first place and still ignore? It's better not to give at all. Yes, some play too hard to get, it doesn't mean they are too hard or just trying to waste a guy's time, sometimes, you don't just appear cheap, you have to protect your self worth, too.
But in all, just as it's with girls, same with boys, too. It might just be in levels. Lol

I understand you my sister. But then there are just some of your gender that take it to the extreme level and then sometimes they end up losing a good man just cause they want him to work hard to get them.

We can't fully understand people and it's impossible to expect people to always behave exactly like we want them to do. I have several habits that do not make me see these pet Peeves because I know ladies can be very funny sometimes.

Glad you poured out your mind so I will just watch our ladies have to say about your points.

No problem sir. We also have some of the things that they despise about us. Afterall, we all humans and we tend to have our own flaws.