Why would you be offended by the word "cute?" It means she thinks you're sweet and look nice/handsome.
I've called guys I'm attracted to cute as well! It's not an insult, you're not being "friendzoned," and it's not meant to make you feel bad. It's just another way of saying she likes you or how you look.
Basically don't read too much into it the compliment; it wasn't meant to upset you.
@MCheetah Huh, that is so odd. I never understood why that bothers some men, but when you put it that way, I kind of understand.
Most women aren't exactly going to call a man hot or sexy all the time. Cute just works as a compliment in most cases. So what do you guys want us to call y'all then?
I gotcha. I'm going to try that from now on- I certainly have no problem calling a man good looking.
Though I might still slip and call someone cute occasionally... please don't hold that against me, lol. I promise I mean well guys!
No. It's a compliment. What other word can a person use?
I've also heard some girls/women say they are offended by being called cute. I guess the would rather be called beautiful. But, as far as I'm concerned, cute IS beautiful. I can think of no higher compliment.
When a girl says a guy is cute, she doesn't mean childlike or feminine. They can call handsome movie stars with mustaches and stubbly beards, even older ones, cute all day long. It means he is handsome or dreamy. He makes her melt. Would it be better to say ruggedly handsome, studly, macho?
Cute just sounds less formal, pretentious and intimidating. It sounds more intimate and affectionate.
If you are an adult man then how can the word cute offend you? Shouldn't you be adult enough to not let a tiny word that was a compliment bother you. If another guy called you cute then that would be a different story. If calling you cute from a lady that you are dating offends you then you might want to give her a list of words she should avoid as this will be a walk on egg shells type of relationship. The other fact is that you had to turn to others for their opinion, if YOU should be offended because a lady you are dating called you cute because you don't know if you should be offended or not.
Update: Seriously you need to get your masculinity in check. If you were a real grown ass man then you wouldn't be so closed minded about a word that was used to describe how a woman views you. There are NFL players that have been captured dressed up having a tea party with their daughters and yet when they step out onto the field, their masculinity didn't have to be checked because they are secure enough to enjoy life without being judged by society and all it's bullshit. For a grown ass man you seem to have a lot of growing up to do if you let one little word, puts you out but you aren't man enough to post under your actual name. Do you sweat buckets or hide in a dark corner while eating a hotdog? Ya know in case someone saw you and immediately thought you were gay because you are letting a piece of elongated meat enter your mouth.
I mean us girls aren’t that forward 😅 going straight for the “damn you’re hot asf!!” Is not in our dictionary, I mean shi not in mine at least. Cute is a very safe word that you can throw to anyone. Now if she used something like “damn, wow, gosh” shit like that then that’s when you know she was pleased with your appearance 😋
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u She is trying to be complimentary to you, and you are finding the black lining in a silver cloud!
"CUTE" may have been an inopportune choice of words. 'Cute' in Western culture USUALLY means 'attractive in a non-threatening, non-sexual way' a kind of diplomatic 'friend-zoned'. Only time and her responses to your non-platonic courtship gestures will clarify HER perceptions of You.
Lol wait, what? Are you associating it like she tried to effeminate you? Do you feel like your features are more chiseled and masculine? Did you want to be labeled as hot? It depends on what you wanted the context to be. She finds you attractive it’s not like she put a “kind of” on it.
I tell women that tell me I'm cute or beautiful, "Aww thanks I appreciate it. Now I know I'm being petty about this, but I do prefer being called handsome as I kind of feel cute and beautiful are more related to women. Hope you don't think less of me for that, haha." Or something along those lines, because in truth they are more feminine terms than handsome.
When I say a guy is cute, it means he’s very attractive! Cute is the only word I even use when describing a guy who’s super attractive. How in the world could that be offensive? This is the weirdest thing I’ve ever heard.
No, it's just a word. I'll be honest for me I'd be weirded out more if someone called me handsome rather than cute. Handsome is what a spouse or parent or extended family calls you, they don't call you cute unless you're a kid which I find most weird.
After the update: you're free to take it how I like, but I'd think of it as simply as... "She likes/appreciates what I'm wearing, doing, saying or how I look/act in general in a way that may mean I seem youthful, sweet, or polite." Probably not how you took it, if she knew it may offend you she would have used a different word, please don't be like me and take the compliment even if you don't understand it, it's polite and attractive.
That's what girls say. Time to get over yourself.
Wait till she tells you your dick is cute, and how much she loves it. LOL
They'll also ask you how they FEEL - cuz that's what THEY do. It's projecting. Guys just don't have all those feelings in the first place. It is ALWAYS and ALL about the FEELZ.
I consider "cute" to be a compliment, & applicable to either gender.
Preferable to "You fell out of the ugly-tree & hit every branch on the way down!" wouldn't you agree?
Being offended by the word 'cute' is why we prefer older men more often than not.
If you are offended by a compliment, you have maturity issues that need to be addressed!
As if women respond beautifully to backhanded compliments.
"Gee, @myname604, you're a lot less fat than I thought you'd be! ... What, it's a compliment! Stop being so fuckin' immature."
@MCheetah
Exactly. A guy compliments a woman then the woman responds by charging the guy with sexual harassment and/or rape over nothing.
Wow, lol
No, you shouldn't.
My friend used to get irritated with me when I called him cute.
It's a compliment.
He was very attractive and sexy af.
I was never told that he didn't like it, if you're not comfortable with that word, just gotta tell her, how it makes you feel. She is not trying to make you feel uncomfortable. You are good looking to her.
It depends on the individual. Me, I'd personally be offended by that. I wouldn't want to be with someone who compares me to something like a bunny rabbit. However, I think some other guys wouldn't care.
No, understand that lingo for women and men when it comes to expressing oneself are completely different, so just cause cute means one thing to you does not mean that it means the same thing to them.
I usually think to myself, “that guy is cute” when I see a guy who is good looking/handsome/hot. I genuinely don’t think he’s cute like a bunny, puppy, etc. She probably thinks the same way.
Nah man it's a thing people say, I am big dude with a thick beard and long hair and I still get called cute it's usually halfway sarcastic if you will, just take it as a compliment
I call my boyfriend cute & adorable all the time. Its a compliment. Dont be offended.
It's just a word bro. Grow the hell up. at least she didn't call you ugly, then you'd have a problem with that as well.
You are reading a bit much into this. Most Men don't see it this way, but Cute is a compliment. So no, I would not be offended.
Lmao, I’m 40 and I get cute.
it’s called affection.
we all have things we do at times that’s cute.
often the little things
Yeah, be offended. See how much pussy that gets you
So what you're saying is you would rather bitch and moan about something positive she said about you it is a word it made her happy
No. Don't assume you know what she meant by that. You can ask her but don't word it like you were offended.
Re Update: straight women don't want to be with a guy who is more emotional than they are. No matter what they say, it's just not so. Yes, there's a time for you to get emotional but pick your battles and make sure there's always a constructive point. Not just a wild/"it feels good to express this" reason.
I dunno if anyone has asked. But what is it about her saying that your cute that rubs you up the wrong way?
Lol we say that all the time. Cute = attractive / handsome 💁🏻♀️
It seems you've got some issues to deal with if you're offended by being called cute. it's one of the most common compliments.
why be offended by saying you were cute, at least she didn't say ugly!
I'd say take what you can get.
I'd take "cute" as a compliment.
Then she was not attracted to you because you are PC. Good luck dude.
Brother... If the word cute offends you... PLEASE don't get into a fight... ESPECIALLY with a woman... I can't put that a better way bud...
Hahahahaha I had a male friend who I would call cute. He also got annoyed, so I can tell where you’re coming from. It’s not bad at all though, she thinks you’re handsome
Might not be what you want to hear, but absolutely not. I have called the guy I like cute also because it just has something to do with the little ways he does things sometimes, but I also find him handsome/sexy etc.
The answer to "should I be offended" is most of the time no. As a man, compliments are rare, so you should just be happy.
I can understand why you might be offended, It's because you think it's because you think that she thinks your not manly enough for her so just tell her what you would like to be called.
No, every woman who ever wanted in my pants called me cute, how is that word offensive?
be adult man take the compliment and go oh im cute gonna show how cute I am raurgh and play bite her
It's not a big deal. Cute is a common term of endearment.
When she said cute, she obviously meant to say that you are adorable and charming.
Maybe she was just too shy to say that you were hot and sexy and she didn't want to be pushy and offensive?
I think that a lot of people think way too much into it. I’ve had girls call me cute and then we had sex that night, don’t worry about it.
No, hot is too forthcoming and forceful so we say cute instead
No, you should not be offended at all. That's a compliment on your looks, dude.
I never been called by a woman, what do they sound like!
You're cute
Did that help 😀
I'm sorry, but if you're offended by some innocuous words, I'm not sure you qualify as an "adult man."
No, it's a term women use to mean you are good looking
U shouldn't but it is Just mens instinct to take cute as an insult
I mean, it's down to personal preference. I personally wouldn't be.
What's wrong with the word cute it's another way of saying that what you do is adorable and I love it
What 😂 I find it nice when my girlf calls me cute and pretty. It feels good. You shouldn't be weirded out
No lol. I don't get why being cute is bad. If anything she'll be appalled by your bad reaction.
Get over it. Its just a choice of word that she used and was intended as a compliment. Enjoy it.
I see you would rather be called ugly instead. Weird.
Sshe compliments you and your reaction is to take it as an offense? C'mon, man
Yes, she views you as small and diminutive, powerless compared to others
That is a compliment so no offense should be taken
No, she was only trying to be lovely with you.
No, I am 50 and I get called cute all the time.
lol isn’t that a compliment?
It's okay like you're prolly really good looking
No. That makes no sense.
Only if she is talking down to your penis😏
Like I said she basically said you have a baby penis... I'm only saying this to prove a point. Bruh like you said you're a grown-ass man. So how the fuck are you going to take a compliment out of context and make you all offended and emasculated. I don't know a man any real ass men that would be so offended as much as you seem. I know I've served overseas with them real Men and WoMen. I have to keep it real because I feel like this is a problem. It's a problem because it seems like people are going out of their way to be offended. Offended by some silly ass shit too. We turn compliments into attacks. Take a word meant to be positive and look for the ugly in it. Look my brother your dick is still there right. Your balls didn't shrivel up right? Everything but your ego stayed the same after hearing that 4 letter word right. Ok then let me let you know that you can still identify as a man. Even if the shit was gone you could still identify yourself as a man ok. Now you have to act like one. I'm not blaming you I'm not even mad at you but I have to point it out because a lot of people sacrificed their lives to make a difference and it seems like people can't even hear the positive. Thank you for having the courage to post that question. At least you are open to discuss it. I know I git carried away but it was more meant for the people out there lurking not willing to even communicate or discuss how they feel.
Don't be offended because her say you (cute)
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