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Why can't most women accept any criticism without getting angry/trying to retaliate?

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martyfellow (Age:25 to 29)     When: A month ago
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This is true when dating but in general at work or play as well.

Of course they consider themselves free to gossip and backbite as much as they want.and tha'ts supposed to be above criticism as wel.

Update: Aren't some of the answers really FASCINATING? Glad I asked this question.    A month ago

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Akikosmile (Age:36 to 45)      When: A month ago
Guilty as charged. I've been so obsessed with women' rights that in fact I generally respond to any criticism from men with anger.while I tend to excuse really bad behavior by women by saying they are just 'expressing their anger', etc.

I've come to see that all the women's rights rhetoric has turned into an excuse for a lot of women to be rude, inconsiderate, borrish.in orthe words, a lot like the men!

But men accept criticism for that behavior, generally.and don't try to hide behind their gender.

I wish I could disagree, and just a few years ago I would have.but not now.
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Hercules Your honesty is very much appreciated. - A month ago

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crissangellvr19
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crissangellvr19 (Age:Under 18)      When: A month ago
lol nice. well first of all its hilarious how we retaliate. and second were defensive and we think that were right and you guys are wrong. its not are fault. were like just born that way. lol. and the worst thing you can do wen a woman gets pissed is laugh, and ignore her. that just makes her even more pissed. lol. and you dnt wna c us wen we get pissed. especially sum woman. lol. just prtty much agree with her and all will b good. :)
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Question Asker Well, yes, agreeing with her is the safest way.
But no, you're not born that way it's a cultural thing with Anglo women and those infused witht he dominant Anglo culture. Most Asian women are not like that, or at least a LOT less.. - A month ago

blondie252
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blondie252 (Age:25 to 29)      When: A month ago
LOL well well well, then my ex boyfriend was a woman, 'cause he retalilated worse than any ten women I know.combined! Women are cattier then men, yes, but the difference is we tend to hold grudges and bring s**t up in fights from like, FOREVER ago. The worst thing you can do is ignore a woman when they get in that mindset.it makes them even more mad! Smile politely and make a run for it :)

This is coming from a woman.
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Question Asker Running for it is the important part!! - A month ago
Answerer Oh, yeah, running can be key...especiailly when she picks up a spike heel and it's clelarly aimed at you lol - A month ago
Question Asker Even worse if it's a hairbrush and she catches you!! - A month ago
temptationfalls My experience was a cell phone. they kinda hurt when they smash into the back of your head - A month ago
Answerer Or a lit cigarette - A month ago

Cool-Relax
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Cool-Relax (Age:18 to 24)      When: A month ago
I can't speak for all women, but I know there are a few main reasons for me personally.

1. I always have to have the last worst. Even when I know I should keep my mouth shut, I can't help myself; it's not even just when I'm criticized.

2. I like arguing. I don't mean that I like starting stupid arguments, but I've always liked debating, and I'm good at it--I'm just doing point/counter-point when I respond to criticism.

3. I take it personally. No one likes hearing when they've done something wrong. And I'm an insecure person to some extent, so it definitely stings.
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Question Asker I don't 'agree' you should feel this way but this is exactly what is going on with many US women in my opinion..insecurity expressed as retaliatory, even violent behavior...and princess like insistence on getting the last word... - A month ago
Answerer Princess-like insistence? I wouldn't go so far as to say that. I think it goes back to the fact that I take things personally, and I always feel the need to explain myself. Let's face it, that's why I'm responding to your comment now. - A month ago

melissarose8585
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melissarose8585 (Age:18 to 24)      When: A month ago
We are incredibly insecure because we're told by society, the media, and all the people around us that we have to be a mother, a perfect careerwoman, a great housecleaner, and good wife, etc. We have so much we have to live up to that we can't stand any criticism because a lot of the time we already have doubts about how good we're doing.

That said, there are some women who can take it. I'll take criticism without retaliation, although I will probably go cry somewhere afterward and be wary of that person. I don't get angry, I get hurt.
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Question Asker I agree there's too much pressure on modern women, and I'm sorry if you're hurt by the criticism although that is better than retaliating when the criticism is deserved...I never mean to be mean and hurt anyone but gee the way you modern women behave sometimes... - A month ago

 
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Anonymous User (Age:Under 18)      When: A month ago
Women are naturally argumentative. Ever heard the saying: there are two theories to how to win an argument with a woman. Nether one works. Men do it too, no one likes to lose and let themselves be criticized.
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Question Asker Well, sure, but modern US women are so compulsive about NEVER admitting error when talking to most men, unless you are some sort of father figure to them...anyone else is wisely scared to criticize you...exactly the problem.
Nonsense to say women are 'naturally argumentative'....they aren't that way in most other cultures, BTW... - A month ago
Answerer Well, then blame the whole era of woman's rights. Because of that, women not only feel the need to criticize men, but also hide behind their gender as and excuse to. By naturally argumentative, I meant, it's too common for modern woman these days to be anything but natural. And cultures have nothing to do with the way a woman is personally like. Sure, you could've been raised a certain way, but that has to do with parenting not culture. - A month ago
Question Asker From talking to elders, this goes back before the
'princess rights' era, which I think just REFLECTS this same sort of attitude...didn't CREATE it. - A month ago
Answerer Then why ask the question if you already know the answer and are satisfied with it. Keep a more open mind to our opinions as well. - A month ago
Question Asker I have to admit, I'm not willing to spend time discussing if they ARE that way, just WHY...if you're not willing to concede they are that way, then you are right, we don't have anything to talk about.

But no one with any rationality or objectivity could deny women are that way. Hey, most of the ones answering here don't argue that point, they just try to defend women acting that way.. - A month ago
Answerer I just proved your point. - A month ago
Question Asker At least it's safe to discuss this online. Face to face I wouldn't raise this issue!!!! - A month ago
Answerer Of course, who in their right mind would? But congratulations on winning an argument with a thirteen year old girl. - A month ago
Question Asker You may only be 13 but you already have been indoctrinated, my dear. You sound just like the older girls or even the women for the most part.

I didn't know I had won! Thanks!
BTW you're in violation, you're supposed to be 16 to belong here. You need a spanking - A month ago
Answerer Well, you just said I sound like a woman(thank you very much by the way), so that gives me the right to be here based on maturity alone =P but I also chose to be anonymous. And of course you won the argument, I managed to unconsciously prove the point you were trying to convince me of just by arguing it. I plan to be a lawyer, major in psychology as well, and I win writing contests all the time, if I sounded like a thirteen year old girl, then I'd disapprove of myself ^.^ - A month ago
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christined
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christined (Age:30 to 35)      When: A month ago
There's a lot of truth in this. Women somehow think they have a license to cut down anyone but god help you if you say anything at all criticial of THEM.there's a real double standard here.


I agree that all the talk about women's rights has had similar results to all the talk about racial equality. A lot of people think they have a license to do whatever they want and if anyone criticizes them, well, they're sexist, oh, well, they're racist, etc. etc.

It's really a plague!
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SeanE
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SeanE (Age:18 to 24)      When: A month ago
I used to think the same, and I thought at the time it were just those women who were like that!

I've learned to talk to women in their language, you know, how women converse, and then you can criticize them without any retaliation lol.

our language are foreign to them and they don't like anything we say that they don't like. if that makes sense :D
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matt4902 (Age:Under 18)      When: A month ago
I wish I knew
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Hercules (Age:18 to 24)      When: A month ago
I think because of other girls of similar age, and just how we're raised, girls are naturally more self-conscious, so it really does hurt more to hear criticism. My dad used to yell at me a lot for things I didn't do, so for a while and even now still I can get pretty upset (angry or sad) when I'm being criticized (politely or not). It just hurts.
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