Is it bad to crave male attention?

[Anonymous]

[Anonymous]

It can be... Are your opinions shaped by this need for male approval? Do you tend to agree with men, because they are men? Do you often find pride in not being like other women?

No judgement here. I am recovering from this kind of mindset.

[Anonymous]

No, it’s not bad. It’s normal. Humans are social, and wanting attention, validation, or attraction from the opposite sex is part of basic psychology and evolution. Where it can become unhealthy is how much someone depends on it. It becomes unhealthy if she’s constantly seeking attention from men. It’s also unhealthy if her self-worth depends on male approval. Finally if it also leads to risky behavior then yes it can be bad.

[Anonymous]

Craving male attention is not inherently bad, as it is a natural human desire for validation, affection, or connection. However, it becomes problematic if it stems from low self-esteem, creates a dependency that overrides your own needs, or leads to self-objectification, causing you to lose your sense of self.

Good luck

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

Yes and no.
No in that if you’re just coping, it’s a completely understandable coping method and kind of normal.
Yes in that craving male validation has been shown on infinite occasions to be objectively harmful to women

[capriVib]

That's a basic need for women, nothing wrong with that. A lot of guys out there are ready to give you all the attention you want.

[AnonCuriousGuy]

Yes because you implied craving as if it's some form of addiction. Everything in moderation is usually (not always) the best way to go

[MikeTheBartender]

That is like asking if it's bad to breathe, it's in nature.

[Loki97]

It’s a natural female feeling. However having control of it is what makes you feminine.

[exitseven]

not if you are female.

[Shrimpenjoyer]

Depends on which males you give attention

[beefcakebradybatson]

I'm straight, so...

[Anonymous]

Only if it's healthy and legal on all parties 😅