Girls, Why do you like to call guys "Bro"?

[Twenty2]

I don't understand! Even if a girl is comfortable and feels that it's alright to call a guy "bro" even as a friend, I don't think she should unless both of them have known each other for a significant amount of time i. e. years. I am not attracted to all the girls I see and talk to and don't flirt with all of them doesn't mean I want them as my sisters. I just don't get it. I don't call the girl that I feel attracted to "baby" or "babe" or anything of that sort just because I feel attracted to them and feel comfortable with calling them that. Or would you like to be called "babe" by a guy who you don't know that well or have just met? So if you wouldn't like that or be uncomfortable with a guy who you're not attracted to and don't know much about calling you "Babe", why the fuck do you think it's alright for you to call a guy who you have just met and are not blood related to "bro"? I don't want a sister. I have a lot of them already. It just feels weird when a girl calls me "bro" like I don't even know you, girl!

And to the girls saying that they don't mind when a guy calls them "bro" in return! Girl, when I talk to my "bros", I talk explicitly without giving a fuck. I tell them that I'll put my dick in their mouths and fuck them, I'll fuck their asses, I'll slap the shit out of them, I also slap their asses, face and have friendly fight from time to time depending on my mood and they do the same! Will you be happy with me acting in that manner to you? Or will you file a sexual harrasment case on me? If it's the latter, then fuck you and stop calling guys bro!

[SocialTwerp]

I just say dude so ehh

[Twenty2]

Cool! I like that.

[SocialTwerp]

I'm glad you approve

[Twenty2]

LoL you're funny

[SocialTwerp]

Thanks man. After I said it I was like oops hope I didn't offend him. Oh well.

[Twenty2]

You're cute LoL and no, you didn't offend me^_^

[SocialTwerp]

thanks man, I feel complimented.

[SocialTwerp]

Thank you man for the MHG

[Twenty2]

You're welcome Twerp 😂

[Twenty2]

You have quite an amusing name XD

[SocialTwerp]

Thanks dude, I'm socially awkward sometimes and sometimes a bit of a twerp, so it fits. Lol 😁

[Twenty2]

You're cool

[SocialTwerp]

Thanks man

[SocialTwerp]

You too

[Twenty2]

Wanna be friends?

[SocialTwerp]

Sure dude

[themomo84]

No bro, dude

[Twenty2]

You call dude? And not bro?

[themomo84]

Ye, If I don't know you and want 2 communicate with you yes

[Twenty2]

Best opinion till now!

[themomo84]

Lol ty

[Coastalchic]

To ensure there’s no confusion. If you think about it she’s saving you from any mixed signals that may occur since guys generally have a hard time determining whether her friendship is flirting or not. She’s obviously switched on to this from previous experience of so many guys trying to hit on her who she may only have seen as friends, and is trying to save you both the trouble. If you don’t like it then just question it or make a jokey comment back to let her know you’d rather her not call you bro, but it needs to be in a smooth kind of way ideally.

[Twenty2]

But I am not into girls who do this! So it's no use😂 tho I would say that it's actually a really disrespectful way to use "bro".

[Coastalchic]

You don’t need to be into her though do you? If you don’t want to be friends then just keep it casual.

[Twenty2]

But I just don't see "bro" as casual. For me it means brother and that's a big word!

[Coastalchic]

Yeah well believe it or not people do actually have their own ideas about things too. Hence communication.

[fonduegirl]

because you don't sleep w your family, but you can w a "dude" or a "friend"... just saying

[Twenty2]

What's the point?

[fonduegirl]

most people believe its a sin to have intercourse w a blood related and it results in ugly children...

[fonduegirl]

the point is, she just sees you as platonic partner if that makes sense.

[Twenty2]

And that sucks! I feel it's a very derogatory way to use the word "bro".

[fonduegirl]

I never call my own brother "bro", let alone my guy friends

[Twenty2]

I don't call my sisters "sis" either lol

[fonduegirl]

I bet none of them calls you what I call my brother

[Twenty2]

What do you call your brother?😈

[fonduegirl]

brothel

[Twenty2]

LMAO 🤣 you're evil 😈 LoL

[fonduegirl]

well he's weekly girlfriends, what did you expect?

[fonduegirl]

this is the least creative I get

[fonduegirl]

so next time, ask those girls to call you that if you like it so much

[Twenty2]

He's a fuckboi! Well, it suits him then.

[laeryn1029]

The second paragraph is great. you're really passionate about this. Lolololol

[Twenty2]

Thank you XD

[Sammt999]

I use “bro” when I’m letting ‘em know that I don’t like them in “that” way if they’re hitting on me. It’s also another word for “dude” and when I’m using the word, it doesn’t mean we’re that close that I’m calling him as a brother.

[Twenty2]

And you don't think that wrong?

[Sammt999]

For most girls, the word doesn’t have much meaning to us

[Twenty2]

That's very wrong tbh! Brother is a respectful word. To use it casually is fucked up! Do you call anyone daddy or mommy? If not, then why bro?

[Sammt999]

Well that’s your opinion and then there’s mine. You’ve stepped into this one yourself; lol yes I do

[tonicandgin]

damn. you would hate hippies and native americans lol. also, dont got to Hawaii they call you auntie or uncle if you're older

[Twenty2]

Most probably!

[weasley8]

I'll do that if I'm trying to make it explicitly clear that someone is in the friend zone. I use dude a bit more often though.

[Twenty2]

Exactly the reason why I despise it so much! Because this way the respect that the word brother has is lost.

[weasley8]

Then you tell people that call you that that you would prefer them not to. Most people don't have an issue with the word.

[Twenty2]

I do tell people

[weasley8]

Then they should stop.

[Twenty2]

Sometimes they don't! Like recently, I told a girl to stop but after a while she again called me bro casually and I was like fuck you bitch, do I even know you?🤨 It just feels weird and disrespectful. The word brother for me is very respectful and to use it casually is fucked up!

[weasley8]

She probably forgot. And the fact that you put so much stock in the word doesn’t mean that others do.

If it bothers you that much, stop spending time with her. That’s what I do when people repeatedly do things that bother me.

I also find it a bit amusing that you use the b word so casually, but you’re offended by someone calling you bro.

[Twenty2]

I told you what I thought or what my psychological reaction to it was, I actually was still very nice to her and talked with utmost respect. And yeah! I don't spend time with them a lot after they call bro. And I put a lot of stock because it is supposed to have a lot of stock. Just because people are being casual doesn't mean the meaning of the word changes.

[weasley8]

It was always a casual word. You’re allowed to place more stock in it than most people do. And you’re allowed to ask people not to call you that word. But that doesn’t mean that they’re wrong in their definition.

[Twenty2]

In the past, it was not a casual word! You just don't call anyone daddy or mommy! Do you? So if not, then why bro?

[weasley8]

Because it doesn’t mean the same thing. I’m not literally saying brother. It’s a way of saying that you see someone as a brother.

[Twenty2]

So saying you're saying brother just not ready to accept it!

[weasley8]

To accept what? Of course he’s not literally my brother. It’s figurative.

[kayaleyla285]

I can call anyone bro. I am in a habit of using it a lot. It's just my way of interacting with people of my age. Calling anyone bro is like being and sounding casual. Thats it. There is no Rocket science behind it. :)

[Twenty2]

Meh! I disagree and the main reason I disagree is because of this sort of casualness, the word is losing its value. I have had girl who used to call me bro or called me bro for sometime but after a while started hitting on me and it was weird as fuck? Like don't you have self respect! You were calling me bro yesterday and now you're calling me babe! That sucks.

[kayaleyla285]

Well that was not me.

[kayaleyla285]

Everyone is different. And I haven't hit on anyone I called a bro

[Twenty2]

I still got creeped out by it before so I just don't like it with anyone!

[Twenty2]

That's good!

[Just_a_human]

In my mind, it's just another way of saying "dude" I don't use it as the short form of "brother"

[kayaleyla285]

True

[Twenty2]

But "bro" is short of "brother"

[Just_a_human]

@Twenty2 that may be true but I'm not intentionally calling anyone my brother when I say it. It's just a general term to me.

[kayaleyla285]

Thats what I meant aswell

[Twenty2]

And that's fucked up! It has a meaning. You can't change the actual meaning. If I start calling my female friends "sexy", just for fun, doesn't make the word "sexy" mean "friend", it'll remain "sexy" as in sexually attractive and my female friends will get creeped out.

[Just_a_human]

@Twenty2 perhaps, but "sexy" has a sexual connotation. "bro" does not. It's quite casual.

[Twenty2]

Let's change the word "sexy" to "baby" or "darling"! Would be comfortable?

[Just_a_human]

@twenty2 "darling" is a term of endearment. Most people aren't bothered by it if someone calls them that. For "baby", depending on how it's said and the context, it can be either sexual or a term of endearment.

[Twenty2]

Either way, would you be comfortable?

[Just_a_human]

@Twenty2 yes, I would. It doesn't bother me. They're terms of endearment.

[Twenty2]

Cool! Tho I have a better one that I just got in my head. How about "mommy"? If he calls you "mommy", would you be comfortable?

[Just_a_human]

@Twenty2 I would not.

[Twenty2]

He thinks it's casual. And is calling you mommy or mom casually as friends. You're not his actual mom. The actual meaning is in the dustbin because you know being casual is cool. So why are you not comfortable with him calling you "mommy" or "mom"? He doesn't think of you as mom, for him it means casual female friend.

[Just_a_human]

@Twenty2 sir, just tell these people you don't like to be called "bro"

[Twenty2]

Ma'am, I do that already. Tho from now onwards, I am thinking of calling them "mom"😂 it will be fun to look at their expressions!

[Just_a_human]

@Twenty2 well do that then, otherwise, you're just going to have to get over it 🤷🏼

[AmourHoney]

I call everyone bro, not just guys lmao it’s not that deep bro

[Twenty2]

Would you be comfortable with me calling you mommy?

[AmourHoney]

it’s a joke, I genuinely couldn’t give a damn what you call me because I’m not offended over stupid shit

[Twenty2]

Okay mommy 😃

[AmourHoney]

🤪🤪🤪

[Moonlightxchrry]

Well, I call everyone bro, it's a habit but if someone told me not to call them that I wouldn't

[Lgmswolf024]

I call guys "bro" because they're my friends

[Twenty2]

Why not call them "friends" or "buddy"?

[Lgmswolf024]

I don't go around saying "hey friends" and I personally use buddy if it's a little kid and when I say "okay buddy" with a hint of sarcasm

[Twenty2]

Do you have a boyfriend?

[Lgmswolf024]

No😂

[Twenty2]

I hope not considering you're really young but either way, main question if yes you have a boyfriend, what do you call him?

[Twenty2]

That's good!

[Lgmswolf024]

I'd probably call him "babe" or some nickname that I made up for him

[Twenty2]

Why not "special bro"? Because boyfriend-girlfriend relationship is a special friendship considering you're not married and you call your friends "bro"! So why not special bro?

[Lgmswolf024]

That's a mouthful

[Twenty2]

If it was not mouthful, you'll be okay with calling him special bro?

[Lgmswolf024]

Ofc I would I personally wouldn't call him that but that's just a personal opinion

[Twenty2]

*facepalm*

[Lgmswolf024]

I'd rather call him something different. I would mind call him that

[Twenty2]

Girl, I don't know but that's kind of weird.

[Lgmswolf024]

I wouldn't* how is that weird?

[Twenty2]

How do I say this in polite way? You don't have sex with your brother or sister, you have sex with your boyfriend and girlfriend. To even think that you're calling him "bro" and then having sex with him is gross. And if you're like "bro" is just another word for "dude". It's not. I don't call my friend "rapist" for fun because the word "rapist" actually means something and just because I feel it should mean friend doesn't change its meaning to friend and if I call anyone that, then police will arrest them! I really don't understand women logic nowadays, it's so fucked up.

[Lgmswolf024]

I'm fully aware you don't have sex with your siblings, which is why I'd rather not call him that. Even if I did I wouldn't have sex with him at my age😂

[Twenty2]

I didn't mean it like that LoL I meant it as in future! And you do understand that and that's great. Your male friends are not your "bro", same way your boyfriend isn't your "special bro"!

[Lgmswolf024]

That's the same reason why I call my friends "fam" and I wouldn't call my boyfriend that

[Twenty2]

What if your "fam" gets in a fight with you and you're enemy now? And now he/she isn't fam anymore whereas fam (family) should be someone who's gonna be with you! And considering that don't you think you're taking the meaning away from words that actually have very powerful meaning? You're calling anyone fam like it's a game.

[Lgmswolf024]

The only friends I call "fam" are the ones I grew up with and basically knew somce birth. Yeah we get into fights but nothing we can't solve

[Twenty2]

Cool!

[Lgmswolf024]

was that sarcasm or?

[Twenty2]

I wasn't being sarcastic! Your friendship with your "fam" is Cool. You're a cute kid! Don't worry! I wasn't being sarcastic.

[Lgmswolf024]

Sorry for assuming!! I don't know you so I don't really know how you text so I can't tell unless it was something that's common for people to use scarasm for

[Twenty2]

It's alright.