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We’ve all done it. Made a comment that completely rubbed them the wrong way. With your seemingly innocent comment, you managed to offend someone to the core. That someone is now furious because you said something that went s-o-wrong.
Over the years, we all discover that some things are better kept to ourselves. That is why they say that ‘speech is silver and silence is gold’. What this saying means is that sometimes it is better to say nothing, no matter how well-intentioned it is.
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16 Things You Should Never Say to a Guy
Even if you mean well, there are things you should never say to a man. Because some comments are not appreciated by any man. Often, it is not about what you say, but more about what the man hears. Learn from the women who came before you and never say these things to a man.
1. “You’re not as strong as I thought.”
If you want to hit a man in the core of his masculinity, tell him he’s not strong enough. Unless you thought he was some powerlifter who could move a car by himself, this comment makes him feel inadequate compared to other men.
2. “Look, I’m much taller than you.”
Even if you wear high heels at his request, never tell him you are much taller than him. And especially don’t do it while standing in front of him to look down at him. If you want to avoid a bruised ego, never do this.
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3. “Aren’t these condoms too big for you?”
If there is one thing men are sensitive about, it is their genitals being brought up. Whether it is the length or the girth, all negative comments regarding his young man will always stick with him. No matter how good your excuses and excuses are, he will never forget it.
3. “You’re starting to go bald.”
Men do not think that being bald is a plus. For most men, their hair is sacred. An impending baldness is extremely sensitive. A comment about a receding hairline or the development of receding hairlines is not appreciated.
3. “You already have some gray hair.”
As humans, we do everything we can to not get older. We try to slow down and prevent aging. It is therefore quite annoying when someone points out the signs of aging – whether you are a man or a woman. Saying that he has gray hair is the same as emphasizing an imperfection for men.
4. “You are like a brother to me.”
If a man hears this when he is romantically interested in you, it is nothing less than a punch below the belt. You may be trying to tell him that he is important to you, but what he hears is, “I don’t find you sexually attractive.” Even if deep down he knows this is true, it still stings.
5. “Huh, how often do you go to the gym?”
He tries his best to make those biceps pop out of his shirt, but the only thing he can do is make sure no one notices. If there’s a way to knock his ego down, it’s with this comment. Because what you’re really saying is that what he’s doing hasn’t produced any results.
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6. “We need to talk.”
No man likes to hear this phrase. It is one of the scariest phrases that men never want to hear because it always means that a difficult conversation is coming up. And most likely, he will be the one who will receive serious criticism.
7. “You should know how I feel.”
No matter how long you’ve been together with your man and how much he’s studied your psyche, he’ll never be able to read your mind . In general, men are less emotionally aware than women, so you can’t expect him to ‘know’ how you feel.
8. “You don’t earn enough.”
Whether you think he could be making more money or that he should pursue a better career, telling him he doesn’t make enough money won’t get you very far. It’s a phrase no man wants to hear, especially not from his partner. It makes him feel like he’s not good enough for you.
9. “If you have any problems with it, there’s the door.”
Ultimatums and men generally don’t mix well. For him, it’s a sentence he doesn’t want to hear because it doesn’t give him a reasonable way to respond. And the average guy is more likely to dig in his heels because of it.
10. “You’re just like my ex.”
Comparisons to exes are always a no-go zone. Even if you mean well, it is a hurtful sentence for most men, even those with thick skin.
11. “There is nothing.”
Does he ask you if there is something wrong and you answer that there is nothing, when there clearly is ? For most men, this is one of those things they absolutely hate. For many men, there is nothing worse than the “There is nothing” answer.
12. “Be a man.”
If he doesn’t dare or doesn’t want to do something, it won’t help to tell him to ‘ be a man ‘. A man doesn’t have to man up because he’s a man. The only thing you’ll achieve is that he probably doesn’t think he’s man enough if you say that.
13. “Your boyfriend is handsome.”
No man wants to hear from his girlfriend how handsome his boyfriend is. We are all allowed to appreciate beauty, but not when it comes to friends.
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14. “Does this dress make me look fat?”
Men don’t get a fair chance when you ask this question. If he says ‘no’, you wonder if he’s giving an honest answer. And if he does honestly tell you that he sees more rolls of fat than dress, that’s not good either. That’s why men prefer you not to ask them this question.
15. “It worked with other men.”
If there’s one thing men never want to hear, it’s comments about things he can’t do that other men can. In particular, we’re talking about his performance in bed.
16. “Why aren’t you more like…?”
If you say you wish he were more like someone else, you are making a derogatory comment that no man likes. You are implying that another man is better, and that is never well received.
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