Why do so many women think that admitting fault means admitting defeat?

[Anonymous]

I’ve seen this happen over and over and over again. Women want to argue a point out of emotion but they think that denying inconvenient facts somehow makes the ugly truth go away. I especially see this in political debates and of course when it comes to feminism. Not all women of course but too many.

Personally if I can be proven factually wrong and the facts are from a reputable source then I am willing I am wrong but I don’t take that as “defeat”. Sure my ego might sting in the moment but I care about WHAT is right vs. BEING right. There is a difference.

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For the record there are definitely egotistical men like this. However when a man acts this way HE GETS CALLED OUT ON IT. That doesn’t mean he will change his behavior but he does NOT get a “pass”.

And for you people saying “oh Trump’s like that”. Yes he is. But it’s not like he gets to escape criticism. However female politicians like AOC and HRC are exactly like this too. They never own up to being wrong. But they were treated with more leeway JUST because they are women and “special”.

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Also the only time I’ve seen women admit fault to me is because there was still something in it FOR THEM. They were still interested in me, still wanted favors/attention, they don’t want to “look bad” in front of other people, etc.

I have very rarely seen a woman admit fault just for the sake of principle regardless if my presence was still of any value to them or not. I can count the times I’ve observed this in my life on one hand.

[PizzaDaddyo]

I don’t find this to be just a woman thing, some mofos don’t know the scientific method and how to use it properly. Being wrong is the only way to get it right and sometimes it frustrating learning and it’s easier to put blame to the side and excuses are a better short cut for some. Nobody likes to be accountable or responsibility.

[Anonymous]

We are emotional beings. We think thruogh emotions men think through logic. We function completely different. Women will identify with her own beliefs (feminists) and when you cut in her belief you cut in her. Men can separate themself more easily from their own belief in an emotional way.

Am talking on avarage here not all the time ofcorse..

[The_Shadow_Dweller]

Amazing justification.

[Opinion Owner]

@The_Shadow_Dweller thank you:)

[hsshannah96]

I think the question is why do MEN do this haha

[boggboss]

This is a human trait thats increeced with people becoming more argumentative online

[provokeesmokee]

Lol, who's the one ignoring facts to argue feelings, now?

Look at those edits! That's pure emotion, there, not facts. If they were facts, where's your source?

[cosmosis181]

I just want to see how many can answer a direct question, instead of replying, "But men..." I'm a betting guy, and I bet less than 5 percent.🤔

[Asker]

Yep. I never denied there aren’t men like this. But men don’t get a pass on it. They will be labeled and criticized. Doesn’t mean an egotistical man will ever change but he doesn’t get a “pass” the same way many women do on this.

[kylee2437]

Men are the same exact way as well. This has nothing to do with gender but it has to do with lack of accountability in a person.

[kylee2437]

And you are lacking accountability if you think men are illogical and emotional as well.

[kylee2437]

If you don’t think *

[Asker]

Yes there are men like that. Not denying it for a second. But they don’t get a “pass” from criticism. No. They will get called out on it. That doesn’t mean they will change and improve. However women who act this was often use the gender card and “I’m special” to escape criticism

[Nikki1989]

That is a human trait and not a male/female thing, but of course men will never see it.

[Asker]

It IS a human trait. And yes there are definitely men like this.

But there IS a general discrepancy from my observations from how men and women act when it comes to this.

Whenever I have had a woman apologize to me and/or admit fault it was because there was some sort of benefit for her to stay in my good graces. She was either still interested in me, still wanted my attention/favors, doing it for “optics” (she’s worried about what other people think but really doesn’t care what I think), etc.

But I have apologized to women and/or owned up to being wrong despite their continued association offering me no benefit whatsoever. It is a matter of principle. Not ego.

Also again men who act this way don’t get a “pass”. No. They get criticized. That doesn’t mean they will change their behavior but they don’t get a “oh I’m special so be nice to me” built in cushion like many women take advantage of. They also have a harder time separating emotions from facts in arguments. They take disagreements more personally. This especially happens in political debates. Women often will take a “cheap shot” at some sort of personal issue I may or may not have if they don’t like the viewpoint I’m debating.

And again this is a generalization. I have met women who do and can fight fair but it’s rare.

[mommymommymommy]

Women like to be seen as perfect.

No-ones perfect, not even trump--even though he claims he is

Guy's a fucking douchebag loser

[Asker]

Trump doesn’t escape criticism for his ego. But he gets NO BUFFER or excuse to. Female politicians and celebrities get a built in cushion when they behave this way.

[Jazzy54]

I’m not like that. When I’m wrong, I know that there’s an opportunity for growth.

[DermalPunch]

I would find this to be a male problem. And apologizing. Men never apologize.

[whistlingwh0res]

Because men are idiots that they like to play around and blow things up. On the other hand women are stable and practical.

[inhua]

it's always men's fault no matter what

[Boomchakalaca]

Husband material

[inhua]

@Boomchakalaca husbands need to take blame for all the problems in their lives

if his wife refuses to feed the kids, it's his fault for not feeding them in the first place

if his wife spends all his money on materialistic things, it's his fault for not having enough money where she couldn't possibly spend all of it and there's enough left for necessities

if his wife cheats on him, it's his fault for not showing her enough attention or being more attractive than the affair partner to the point where she'd be loyal to him

if his wife bullies, demeans and ridicules him for being short, jobless and has a small appendage, it's his his fault for being all those things instead of being the opposite

so yeah, a good husband should always be willing to take blame for all the bad shit that happens in their lives

[Boomchakalaca]

Well said

[ProbablyClueless]

Ego is a powerful thing.

[slatyb]

Men are the same.

[Asker]

They can be. But they don’t get to make up excuses the same way many women do.

[slatyb]

That certainly do. The only difference is that men are much more prone to violence.

[Asker]

And violent men have (rightfully) been cracked down on hard by western society over the past few decades.

But women are NOT harmless. No. Many of them have no problem destroying a man’s livelihood, reputation, career, etc. if it works in their advantage. Western Society enables this.

Personally I rather get physically beat up vs having my reputation/career destroyed if I had to make a choice.

[monghjay2]

women are not smart