Genuine question because I’m starting to think I’m just weak, and it's getting embarrassing lol.

Whenever I get sick, I’m basically out of commission. If my temperature hits even a bit high, I’m already in bed feeling like I’ve been hit by a freight truck. Zero energy, full body aches, and I literally cannot do anything except lay there and accept my fate.

Meanwhile, my girlfriend will get sick, hit a fever and somehow just… carry on with life? She’ll be cleaning the apartment, going to her school (she is a teacher) and doing her usual routine like absolutely nothing happened. I’m over here acting like a Victorian child dying of consumption, and she’s side-eyeing me while doing the dishes.

Is there actually some biological explanation for this? Do women have some kind of different / better immune response? Is "man flu" an actual scientific phenomenon, or do I just have zero pain tolerance?

Would genuinely love to hear if other guys experience this (please tell me I'm not alone) or if anyone knows the actual science behind it!

TL;DR: I get a mild fever and cannot leave my bed; my GF gets a higher fever and deep-cleans the kitchen. Why?

I notice most women when I talk to them if the have a low cut top they will cover their cleavage by pulling an open flannel or jacket closed to cover it. It makes me feel horrible that a woman feels uncomfortable around me to feel this is necessary. I am an older gentleman, happily married for over 30 years, have no desire for other women, and approach younger women as not a threat or make a suggestive remark, even jokingly. Is there a perv vibe I am giving? Is it that I'm so worried about making a woman feel uncomfortable that I'm actually making them uncomfortable? Or is this just a common thing for women to do as a rule. My wife says it's just the way women were raised in society when I've asked her about this but I would like input from you all. Thank you in advance.

20f, currently as a mail temp at an insurance company.

on friday we had a company outing to a pumpkin patch/orchard thing which i later learned everyone else in my department was really annoyed that we had to go to/thought it was a waste of our time since a lot of people feel really behind with stuff.

unfortunately i did not get that memo… and so i was having the time of my life at the pumpkin patch. which got specifically called when our boss sent out an email tonight basically being like glad everyone came to the outing on friday. seemed like everyone had fun, especially our newest team member, wynn 😭😭 and then its like two photos of the group and three of me being way too excited about various pumpkin patch activities.

i actually feel humiliated, like what do i do? have i ruined my profesional reputation 😔

Yesterday I watched Israel vs Ireland and it got me wondering...

No matter in what scenario i tend to develop a friendship/acquaintance with a man, it always ALWAYS ends up in a place where they want more and sometimes it’s just in a matter of a few days when they don’t even know me all that well (enough to genuinely like me for who i am)

Which obviously has me thinking that the friendship was never genuine to begin with.

It seems like if it isn’t resulting in a romantic/sexual place, it doesn’t seem “worth it” for men to put in the effort. I don’t want to believe that to be true though.

Have i just met all the wrong folk?

To me it seems like a no-brainer. Put the poop box in the designated poop room. Why are you trying to hide it under a table or in a fancy box in the living room?

Why do people point out that they can see my nipples when I’m not wearing a bra? They usually respond in a disgusted way towards me. I’ve never gotten a solid answer for this. Why is it taboo when a woman doesn’t wear one? I don’t attempt to bring any attention to my chest.

Seen this in quite many movies / series. Was just thinking if this is really a norm.

I was trying to think of one and couldn't. Is there a real answer, or does it depend on how you count?

My friend at university suddenly attacks me when I say anything in support of women. It's a sudden attack, like out of nowhere, he starts getting aggressive and combative. He doesn't say anything out right like "I hate women", but he does attack things that support women.

Example (real convo):

Me: I think women's rights are essential.

Him: No, they're not. Men build society, defend society, and, even, die for society. What do women do? How can you say they deserve the same rights as men? It's so unfair.

Example (real convo):

Me: We should invest more resources in protecting women from harassment.

Him: No, we shouldn't. Men do everything for women. They protect them, defend them, and serve them. The least women can do is accept a man's advances and be with him, and still, that's not enough to even pay him back for all he does.

Or do you think that’s just an internet narrative that’s being pushed?

I watch a ton of old movies (from the dawn of cinema through the 1940s). What always baffles me is the wardrobes of these characters in summer environments. Men in three-piece suits and women in all sorts of draping garments sounds like complete Hell.

Is this just in the movies, or were people really that miserable back then?

okay so this keeps happening and i cannot figure out if it's just me. someone will send a single word like 'hey' or 'hi' and then nothing. sometimes it's minutes later, sometimes it's the next day. am i supposed to reply right away with something encouraging or is it okay to wait until they actually say what they want? i always feel weird ignoring it but answering also feels like i'm opening a door i didn't mean to. do most folks treat that as a normal opener now or am i overthinking the whole thing?

Growing up, I used to love Salt and Vinegar chips! I remember they used to make your mouth burn. Over the years I can’t tell if the chips have gotten weaker or my tolerance is just higher, but they just don’t hit the same as they used to. What are the strongest Salt and vinegar chips that are available?

I am from Canada