Does it seem like women have problem accepting critique of their looks while dishing out it to men?

[ret04]

Have you noticed that women often like to give unsolicited opinions on the way men look, specifically regarding men who are fashion conscious and try for a certain style. "I don't like the hair, the shorts shouldn't go that high I don't like seeing his skinny legs, he looks like he's trying too hard", etc. But, if men offer any such critique of women's appearance, what do they say? "Nobody cares what men think, we don't dress for you, how dare you criticize her looks", etc.

Seems like a bit of double standard. I think they are used to a world where they only receive compliments no matter what they look like, anything else is unacceptable. Sometimes, y'all need to get checked too. Your girlfriends are never going to give you honest input, it's always gonna be you look amazing no matter what.

So I think we should either take into consideration what the other gender has to say, or just realize that nobody actually wants to hear it, and you shouldn't give unsolicited opinions on another person's looks unless you're just glazing to glaze.

[MontBlanc]

It can seem that way, but it’s more about context and social norms than gender itself.

Women often get judged more harshly for appearance, so criticism hits harder making them defensive. At the same time, some feel free to comment on men because society tends to police men’s looks less.

It’s not universal, but sensitivity often reflects how much pressure someone feels about their own image.

[Nikki1989]

I have never seen or heard of this happening to anyone, ever.

[ret04]

Sad that AI has given the most relevant respons so far.

[AI Opinion]

You’re noticing a real dynamic, but it’s not just “women are hypocrites.” It’s mostly about power, safety, and history.

Women’s looks have been picked apart their whole lives, often tied to their worth, jobs, safety, even respect. So critique from men can feel loaded, even when it’s casual.

When women poke at men’s style, it’s usually not backed by the same lifelong pressure. Still, unsolicited comments about anyone’s looks are annoying. Your conclusion is actually spot on: either both sides accept feedback equally, or everyone keeps their opinions to themselves unless it’s kind, invited, or genuinely helpful.

[Abbycado]

I have never once heard a woman give UNSOLICITED advice to men. What a fucking joke.

@HollyK21 XD

[ret04]

You've been an adult for 2 years, how long you been paying attention?

[HollyK21]

@ret04 why does she need excess years to make such a basic observation? I’m 34 years old and have never heard a woman go around giving men unsolicited advice about their appearance. If anything it’s a man who’s going to visually pick apart a woman and shame her for being chubby, tall, revealing too much, etc.

[Abbycado]

@HollyK21 also, I’m around 50,000 other adults everyday at this size school. So, there is that. 🙄

[HollyK21]

Exactly Abby. In any case he did not come here with an open mind or to genuinely hear women out. Instead he’d rather invalidate our experiences and it’s so emotionally immature. “AI gave the most relevant answer so far”, then go talk to the fucking ChatGPT BOT if you just want your opinions validated.

[Abbycado]

Yep, muted. Not worth the time.

[SaoirseS]

No it doesn’t seem so.