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25 ‘Manly’ Things Guys Do That Are Actually Really Annoying

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Acting like they have tons of money. I have actually had to sit and listen to guys talk about how “flush” they are on several occasions. They talk about how much their vehicles cost, how big their home is, and about their bonuses and paychecks. Sometimes I’ve just sat there and laughed on the inside, because I’ve actually made more money than some of these guys were bragging to me about. Money doesn’t equal manliness, or instant attraction for me. It just makes you sound like a douche bag. I’d much rather hear about what you do for a living, your passions, or your plans for the future. Guys with passion and a plan are very sexy.

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Driving dangerously fast. Sorry dude, near death experiences don’t really turn me on.

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Boasting about how much alcohol they can drink and how often.

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When they are clearly injured, pretending that they’re not hurt at all and refusing medical attention.

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Generally, policing other men’s “manliness.” Thinking of a time a guy tried the “that’s a girly drink!” shame on a friend. Friend pointed out that as a MAN, he’d drink whatever he liked and dude could piss off.

Written by Laura McNairy

Laura is a freelance writer for TFLN. She likes to write about what she knows best — dating, sex, and being awkward, but usually in the opposite order. She is the Assistant Editor and videographer for Peach Fuzz, a sex-positive nudie magazine in ATX.