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What are most men like when they are upset? I (42F) am considering leaving my husband (46M) over how he acts when upset.

It is difficult to generalise for an "all men" statement, but based on what you have written, your husband just sounds like an asshole, which is a variant of the first type I am going to mention below…

r/relationship_advicecomment4/9/2026
Announcement - Important Update on Bot Advertisements

Announcement - Important Update on Bot Advertisements — Hello, all! We hope you're having all a lovely start to the new year. Recently, there has been a noticeable increase in subtle ads and a bot campaigns. It is explicitly against our rules to post pr…

r/therapypost1/9/2026
I’m a 3 x National Champion in my sport and struggling

I’m a 3 x National Champion in my sport and struggling — Hi, Not quite sure where to post so I thought here would be best. Happy to post in any other places if I have the wrong place and open to recommendations :) I’m my country’s current National champ…

r/selfhelppost3/26/2026
I don’t really like my therapist. (Rant)

I don’t really like my therapist. (Rant) — Hello, I’m making this post to mainly rant and ask for a bit of advice. To start off, I don’t really like my therapist because she talks about herself kind of a lot. Of course if it was once in a whi…

r/therapypost4/1/2026
Need some suggestions (m)

Need some suggestions (m) — Its my college when i start understanding,that something is not good , because am too depressed,study become very hard , thoughts are flowing very hard ,Start listening spritual guru osho, Sadhguru al…

r/Meditationpost4/1/2026
is anyone willing to read my super long journal entry? i’m feeling so much right now, i wonder if anyone else relates.

is anyone willing to read my super long journal entry? i’m feeling so much right now, i wonder if anyone else relates. — TW: strong anger/aggression, depression, suicidal talk, negative self-talk, small mentions of religion. I’m back home again, and I hate it. I’m not sure why I keep doing this to myself. I’m not happy…

r/EmotionalNeglectpost4/4/2026
I’m re-explaining my situation after everyone on this subreddit said I was the shittiest person alive

I’m re-explaining my situation after everyone on this subreddit said I was the shittiest person alive — Hi everyone I know this is super long but please read all of it. So yesterday I posted this: “I need honest opinions because I’m really conflicted and don’t know if I crossed a line or if this break…

r/BreakUpspost4/6/2026
I F26 Regret Dumping My Ideal Man M23

I F26 Regret Dumping My Ideal Man M23 — A few months ago I, F26, ended things with the man I’d been seeing M23. We were together less than 3 months, but I genuinely REALLY liked him and I‘m pretty confident the feeling was mutual. He was in…

r/relationship_advicepost4/6/2026
Feeling triggered and used

Feeling triggered and used — \*\*Trigger warning for small mentions of CSA and other sexual topics\*\* I’m new to this sub but I already feel very comforted by seeing so many others who have been experiencing the same things as …

r/CPTSDpost4/6/2026
I wrote a goodbye letter today. I am not there yet, but I fear I am getting closer everyday.

I wrote a goodbye letter today. I am not there yet, but I fear I am getting closer everyday. — I would like to start this off by saying that I am sorry for my actions. They were somewhat selfish in the sense that I am not the one that has to live with the pain and suffering that my actions have…

r/therapypost4/7/2026
moving to college in August but the days just get slower.

moving to college in August but the days just get slower. — Everyday my dad is on some bullshit about how i display all these kind of disorders which is weird because as im only diagnosed with ADHD, depression, and anxiety, im also seeking therapy and medicati…

r/raisedbynarcissistspost4/8/2026
Breaking up with my (25F) boyfriend (24M) because of our different sense of humor?

Breaking up with my (25F) boyfriend (24M) because of our different sense of humor? — Is different sense of humor a valid reason to break up with someone? I have been with my (25F) boyfriend (24M) for a little over six months. We met through a mutual friend and we work for the same co…

r/relationship_advicepost4/13/2026
I got ghosted and I feel blindsided

Hi there, i know it's only been a day, but are there any updates? Reading this, i feel a pit in my stomach for you and hope that he's just busy. It's almost like getting the news that someone you love…

r/attachment_theorycomment4/21/2025
A message to earnestly curious skeptics and non-experiencers: How to engage experiencers within this community and learn about the topic.

Highly suggest this for meditation. This is the description of the video and audio file. https://youtu.be/r6a_EnUG180?si=-x7_b4mf2JSIjBG2 Taygeta, one of the seven sisters bright star visible to the …

r/experiencerscomment9/5/2025
Bi-Weekly Thread - Advice for Relationship/Friendship/Dating/Breakup

im 23 (f), i was in an all girls university and started dating post 2023. ever since, ive noticed that my pattern with all men that i am interested in (even if not that much) is kind of problematic. e…

r/AnxiousAttachmentcomment9/23/2025
does anyone know of any meditations that focus specifically on calming/healing anxious attachment?

I feel very seen because your reply reflects my situation almost exactly. What you experience with your partner, I experience with my best friend. With my regular friends I’m “casual friends.” I l…

r/AnxiousAttachmentcomment11/13/2025
Bi-Weekly Thread - Advice for Relationship/Friendship/Dating/Breakup

Did I overreact? I am 26 and was seeing a guy who is also 26 for about three weeks. He started off as a very strong texter. He replied thoughtfully, asked a lot of questions, and seemed genuinely cur…

r/AnxiousAttachmentcomment12/20/2025
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! New? Start here!

Can we continue the discussion about how toxic and stupid misusing attachment style labels is here? I guess I triggered OP because she blocked me and now I can't participate under her thread anymore. …

r/datingoverthirtycomment2/6/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! New? Start here!

I also think it's a completely different bag of worms to apply attachment theory to yourself as a tool to help guide self-growth (even if it's misinterpreted), versus using it to diagnose others just …

r/datingoverthirtycomment2/6/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! New? Start here!

I feel ya! I wish men weren't ruining it for the remainder of us. Wrest assured not all men are like that! I just joined the apps again this years, and genuinely looking for any women who would want t…

r/datingoverthirtycomment2/6/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! New? Start here!

> Wouldn't it be an invasion of their personal space if those bars or cafes aren't set up in such a way? Ask your date instead of us. I've straight up said "Are you comfortable with me sitting next t…

r/datingoverthirtycomment2/8/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! New? Start here!

Well, I’m nearing the two-month mark since I (31m) deleted all my apps, ended the situationships that weren’t going anywhere, and took my usual winter break to mentally recover from OLD burnout. Despi…

r/datingoverthirtycomment2/9/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! New? Start here!

Valentine’s Days with dates have been the exception in my life, not the norm, and as this one wraps up this one is no different. It’s been a year since my most recent breakup, she’s since moved on to …

r/datingoverthirtycomment2/15/2026
Bi-Weekly Thread - Advice for Relationship/Friendship/Dating/Breakup

Posted this in r/relationshipanxiety but I'm sure people here would understand: I think I just want some reassurance more than anything honestly. I have been dating this guy since November and we bot…

r/AnxiousAttachmentcomment2/15/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! New? Start here!

Ever since I saw someone mention that all men seem to list physical touch as their love language, I can't unsee it.

r/datingoverthirtycomment2/19/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! New? Start here!

Yeah I see your point with soliciting info/asking more direct questions in my prompts. I guess I wonder if the "break the ice" prompt does that at all? That was my intent. In regards to height, I th…

r/datingoverthirtycomment2/20/2026
Is "good on paper" a thing for guys our age?

If he values your relationship and you are clear about your needs, he can easily put the effort in to improve his emotional intelligence. All men right now should be prioritizing this. It's not rocket…

r/datingoverthirtycomment2/23/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - February 24, 2026

It sounds like you didn't like a guy and put a whole lot of expectations onto him and then proceeded to frustrate yourself for no reason. Not all men are the shining knight in armor type. I don't see …

r/datingoverthirtycomment2/25/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - February 25, 2026

I work with all men and work has always been an off limits rule for me anyway. Family I don’t have anyone I’m really close to near my age and for friends I need more friends in general. Most of them a…

r/datingoverthirtycomment2/25/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - February 27, 2026

A lot of women prefer tall men, just like a lot of men prefer 'fit' women (I'm guessing you mean thin) 🤷🏻‍♀️. And not sure how you can tell someone is rich just by looking?

r/datingoverthirtycomment2/28/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - March 05, 2026

Yeah definitely engage in conversations and accepting dates in ways that make sense to you! There are no hard and fast rules.  Also, I expect all men to be tlat least two inches shorter than their h…

r/datingoverthirtycomment3/6/2026
I (28F) gave my boyfriend (29M) an STD and I can’t stop feeling so ashamed and guilty

Many people have STIs and don’t know because they have zero symptoms. I had a man tell me he got tested within a month of us talking, yet when I asked to see the results he couldn’t find them. Red f…

r/relationship_advicecomment3/8/2026
Ex going on dates and hooking up

Some men. Not all men. Could say the same thing about women. We're all human.

r/BreakUpscomment3/8/2026
I (28F) had an affair and don’t know what I’m doing. Please help.

It sounds like your husband is asexual. It sounds like you are not. You enjoy sex. Your husband does not appear to understand his own sexuality (that he has no libido or sex drive, that most couple…

r/Divorcecomment3/9/2026
I find this insane they don't love their children

Yes I understand that it is seen as mental illness, but it is not all mental illness. It is a personality trait. Other personality traits are not seen as mental illness. She is happy and perky, it …

r/raisedbynarcissistscomment3/10/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - March 09, 2026

I agree that this is a smart decision to end things if you’re not getting what you need out of a relationship. Does he call you his gf? Have you had the talk about where things are at and where they a…

r/datingoverthirtycomment3/10/2026
Met up with ex after no contact for over 10 months.It went pleasantly.

I was being nice in my last reply. It unfortunately seems that you have a very closed off mindset and im not really interested in engaging with you anymore. Your worldview to me, seems very odd and r…

r/BreakUpscomment3/10/2026
Be honest ladies, how much does being bald impact your interest in a man?

Oh yes so many amazing transformations in there with usually very scarce mangy few bits and then massive glow up when they embrace the bald by shaving it off I don’t know why on earth I see those pos…

r/datingoverfortycomment3/10/2026
Seinfeld-esque reasons you broke up with someone

See pertinent scene in When Harry Met Sally- all women have faked it at one point or another and all men think it never happens to them... you do the math. And then it's THE scene :)

r/datingoverfortycomment3/10/2026
Update: How can I(20F) tell my boyfriend (20M) about my sexual preferences when he has already expressed disgust over it?

He may say that all men in the US are like him, but we're not. A confident man who trusts his partner and himself won't act the way he did with you. I'm sorry you had to go through that. Keep strong …

r/relationship_advicecomment3/10/2026
My husband (29M) and I (29F) have a dead bedroom because he says I dont initiate

The short answer is then why not just initiate sometimes? He told what he his current needs are, so just go with it. Does he meet your needs? Why can’t you try to meet some of his needs? Maybe you did…

r/relationship_advicecomment3/11/2026
Update: How can I(20F) tell my boyfriend (20M) about my sexual preferences when he has already expressed disgust over it?

In case no one told you not all men in the US are like that please don't paint all of them as tremendous assholes like your ex and no following someone back is not in the same breath as cheating pleas…

r/relationship_advicecomment3/11/2026
Female stand up comedian that support asian man.

Black women defend all men of color, they don’t pander to white men

r/AsianMasculinitycomment3/11/2026
I’ve been with a narc for 5 years and I don’t recognize myself anymore. How do I get "me" back?

That’s how long I was with my narcissist, and by that point, I remember saying that I was just the “shell of a human being” I to didn’t recognize the person I had become. Even after being apart I fe…

r/NarcissisticAbusecomment3/11/2026
My husband (29M) and I (29F) have a dead bedroom because he says I dont initiate

Hormones are only a part of the puzzle. Socialization under patriarchy is the other large chunk of it. Women are socialized to only be “into” sex when a man desires it first from them, because women a…

r/relationship_advicecomment3/11/2026
Men having rigid body type preferences

I am a man age 52. I don’t have a type. This was confusing to my gf because she asked to see pictures of my ex’s and found them baffling. I have dated artists and venture capitalists. I have dated wom…

r/datingoverfortycomment3/11/2026
Men having rigid body type preferences

You are someone's type. I've had a few diffrent shaped girlfriends. 5' 4 to 5'8. The shorter one was also on the thinner side and my recent ex was 5'8, one inch shorter and had more cushion. Objective…

r/datingoverfortycomment3/11/2026
I’m so frustrated!!!!

What im hearing is all men can lie so we should just trust them and see how it goes

r/datingoverfortycomment3/12/2026
When/how to disclose weight loss

I agree. I used to have a lot of negative perceptions about my body and I was CONVINCED all men would be too shallow to accept me for who I am. I finally got to a place where I just don't care anymore…

r/datingoverfortycomment3/13/2026
The secret to manifestation

Your words and experience just unlocked something for me. When you wrote about the never-ending movement and "disappearance" of waves into the ocean, it unlocks the feeling of detachment to outcomes a…

r/nevillegoddardcomment3/13/2026
Dating as an Asian Australian man

An Asian woman saying that race doesn't matter in dating is like a white person saying racism isn't real. Everyone knows it isn't true, and we all want to pretend our own success has nothing to do wi…

r/AsianAmericancomment3/13/2026
EMDR therapy fail

How on earth does she not know what HIPAA is?! We (all mental health professionals) have a pass an ethics exam before the licensing exam and that’s one of the main things we need to know about to prot…

r/CPTSDcomment3/14/2026
My boyfriend (31M) is upset I prioritize money and don’t want kids, even though I (24F) told him this from the start

Men: we are leaders and providers. Women: as a leader, how do you plan to provide stability and security? Men: what?! Love should be enough, what do you need stability for? Is money all you care abo…

r/relationship_advicecomment3/14/2026
New Partner Has Never Used Condoms

Why? Why should you not have to tell people what’s on your mind? You’re an adult now. Do you still make sounds and raise your eyebrows to signal sex? People lack your mental interiority. They can’t …

r/datingoverfortycomment3/15/2026
My boyfriend blew our savings. (F32) (M34)

I just read [this long form article](https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/04/online-sports-betting-app-addiction/686061/?gift=otEsSHbRYKNfFYMngVFweMtBGsFqtCisxCofFbIWdVE&utm_source=copy-link&utm_…

r/relationship_advicecomment3/15/2026
6'4" ✅ Jacked ✅ Veteran ✅ CEO ✅ ... Dating Stills Sucks ✅

Agreed. Diminishing returns set in above 6'2" or thereabouts. Extremely tall men (6'5"+) sometimes see lower match rates because they are perceived as outliers or “too tall” for many women. Once a man…

r/AsianMasculinitycomment3/15/2026
The "Manosphere"

wait.. okay.. this is a rabbit hole I haven't been down yet. I literally just started reading and practicing stoicism a few months back. I came to it through another Reddit thread where someone recomm…

r/Stoicismcomment3/15/2026
6'4" ✅ Jacked ✅ Veteran ✅ CEO ✅ ... Dating Stills Sucks ✅

Not sure if I agree. The women I know that care about height the most have literally all said stuff along the lines of "I don't think tall men can be good looking but its fine since I'm too short to …

r/AsianMasculinitycomment3/16/2026
The "Manosphere"

"But if men stop being entitled, it all stops." This is such a high level statement that I'm not 100% sure what you're talking about and I worry that it becomes a type of gospel that discourages cont…

r/Stoicismcomment3/16/2026
UPDATE: I thought my marriage just felt loveless…turns out there was a reason

The craziest part was his reaction. He said that all men cheat and that he was unhappy, and somehow tried to blame it on me. Hearing that after everything was just unbelievable. We have two wonderful…

r/Divorcecomment3/17/2026
UPDATE: I thought my marriage just felt loveless…turns out there was a reason

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I’m truly heartbroken for you. I’m reading your responses and I’m floored by his actions. You don’t deserve this. Your girls don’t deserve this. What he did is …

r/Divorcecomment3/17/2026
I (36F) want to eat dinner together every night. Husband (37M) is resisting.

But he lifts the baby up and carries her around though. So what’s your answer there? Especially since you made one of the most egregiously stupid statements unilaterally about how all men and women ma…

r/relationship_advicecomment3/17/2026