I just find it feels natural. You can compare it to the analogy of the metaphorical dance between man and woman. Man leads, she follows his lead. He tips her over, not the other way around.
I'm not so close-minded about challenging gender roles, especially the ones that potentially deprive the ones best suited for a job from participating.
But to me, this is not so harmful that way and not about women. It's about men. I think it's either conditioned into many of us or we're born with this innate desire (probably a combination of both -- I think nurture reflects nature rather than coming out of the blue) that we're sort of failing if we're not taking the lead in certain circumstances -- if we're being the analogical one following the woman's footsteps and being tipped over by her for a kiss.
That analogy manifests in various contexts for me, including driving. But it is not looking down upon women. You can even say she is my honored guess while I drive her around. It is not about superiority or inferiority necessarily. But I do not feel right being lead around for long periods of time. I like to step up to the plate here, especially in the dynamics of courtship and dating and relationships.
u A real man has enough confidence in his masculinity that he doesn't need to constantly prove that he is a man. A real man does not feel the need to own a pickup truck, do all the driving, wear camo, or talk about how great big boobs are.
For the most part it's a Gender Role thing. It's inbred in guys. Honestly one thing I enjoy letting them drive. It doesn't matter who's car we take I just gave him my keys and let him drive. On the rare occasions I drove I hated it, I didn't get to look at him, play with his hair, rest my head on his shoulder. Or look the map and tell him he made the wrong turn 😉
Anyhow, if you want to drive say something. But to me pick your battles wisely we don't need to take everything... If he's a safe driver and wants to drive I say let him...
I think its just the way they've been brought up, thinking its the right way.
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Nearly every woman I've ever dated has preferred that I drive, and all but one have readily acknowledged that I was a better driver (and the one who didn't is just naturally competitive, but she knew it was true). I used to drive in SCCA and I've been to racing school, and I've driven nearly every kind of land vehicle that is even remotely common, from tractors to snowmobiles to big-rigs to RVs and motorcycles.
On a number of occasions, I've been able to avoid accidents/crashes that most average people couldn't have avoided because of my driving skills and my situational awareness. So, that's a factor.
But I think most women feel safer, and feel cared for, if their man is driving, and many women like not HAVING to drive - they can sit and relax.
Still, if it was important to her, I'd be okay with her driving sometimes. I just really haven't run into many situations where that was important to her - usually they prefer me to drive and avoid driving if they can get me to do it, so...
That's gender stereotypes from way back in like the 60s. Y'know, the man holds you hand and walks on the side of traffic to protect you, man opens doors to be a gentleman, man drives to protect you and be a gentleman, man lets you walk across his jacket so you don't get your feet wet. The reverse is true as well, for example when my mothers car is low on gas she just gets my father to fill it up because it makes him feel like a man because of his gender stereotypes, so he thinks he's being a gentleman and protecting her from having to stand in the cold.
Basically the stereotypes said that women are weak and need men to lead and protect them. So men act as leaders and protectors, and much of those stereotypes still affect our society today. For example, your guy friends probably don't even realize why they drive, they just have a feeling that they're supposed to. Their father probably always drove, so that's just what they know, they see it on t. v. too, the man always drives, they hear their grandparents talk about it, but they don't think about it it all just goes to subconscious, and they follow the stereotypes without thinking about them, because it just seems right at this point.
It's about control, men know their ability but don't know the abilities of the other person, they therefore don't trust the abilities of the other person, don't think that it's a gender issue, men don't like sitting in cars when other men are driving.
Added to that there is an ownership issue, if your sitting in somebody else's car then it's their car not yours, unless not course your going to pay for any damage you cause to the vehicle and not complain about paying for it and treat the car with respect then most men are actually cool enough to let a woman drive, they will absolutely stop it though if she gives them reason to think she will treat the car without respect or will have an issue about paying for any damage she had caused to the vehicle.
Because a man considers this as taking care of his partner, also being a bit of a controlfreak :-) but that's in our nature. It's not that he doesn't trust you, but it's kinda a thing he can do for you. Similar like being in charge (of the car here) and taking care of business (getting to the end station).
You know... don't see it as looking down upon the woman in this case, it's just the nature of men's psychology.
its fine if he likes to drive or "take care of me"
the issue is if he is controlling and doesn't let me drive, or consideres that he as a man must do that; that shit really pisses me off
gentlemens are supposed to make the woman happy, not make themselves feel like "the man", than its about them, not woman
I personally just love my car, and love driving. Also, most of the women I have dated have terrible driving records involving at least one really bad accident. I have a clean record, never totaled a car or even dented one, and have been told that I’m just a great driver.. so me it just makes so much sense. Also, most women I e been in the car with terrify me when they are behind the wheel. There isn’t the consistency, sureness, awareness, and vigilance that I feel when I’m in the car with a man. It’s also just more comfortable when you are driving your own car.
It happens at birth lol
I prefer driving even if it's just with guys - and especially if it's a longer drive.
But I think to your question, it's a little like holding the door open for her - or paying for dinner - it's a gesture related to gender roles (which I know are not always black and white - but as most guys grow up (maybe more historically but still so) this type of behavior is seen as proper so it's what the guy does his first date when he drives and the girl (maybe more historically but still so) sort of expects it on her first date when he drives... and it carrys on from there... long standing societal habits like that are pretty real.
is it usually his car? i mean i get the whole , ''im the man and so i will drive'' thing but it could also be the case he just doesn't let other people drive his car... for me i have always driven but thats because the odd time i haven't been employed building cars i have took work as a professional driver so as such im better placed to do that task regardless of any traditional gender roles
I'd prefer the guy to drive. Done with driving 100 miles and getting shi# from drivers. I hate driving on my period. Worst thing ever.
I'm so glad I didn't buy a car and made a good decision in never driving again.
For myself it’s just what I’m used to. She prefers me to drive as well. Not only that a lot of women seem to take forever to get to where they’re going. I’ll wait behind a lady waiting to turn forever, even when a car approaching seems like a mile away they will sit there waiting. If I happen to get into an accident I want to know that I did every in my power to avoid it. Plus I’ve been in the passenger seat w a lot of women, bad drivers, no bueno. The other thing is I prefer to take my car cause a lot of women’s are are disgusting. Makeup, food wrappers, shoes, trash, etc. I know some men can be that way but a majority of my experience has been w women.
Meh! That is plain stupid. So you have driving license but you are not allowed to drive because your guy is too masculine and don't let you to drive!
There you have it! Next time you are on a date , ask if the guy if it's ok for the girl to drive while the guy is sitting next to her? If he starts struggling or takes time to answer then you know. If he says right a way that it's ok and it won't bother him so go for it.
Too “masculine.” Lol. I can’t stand that. He’s just a crybaby bitch.
I watched a “hard” thug, “hood maw-fucka” throw a fit over having to sit in the middle seat in the back.
Whatever masculinity really is, I hope it isn’t “can’t let anyone else drive.” That makes me think you’re a bitch.
Are you a reckless driver? Haha
My partner isn't feminine in any way but we alternate in driving depending on whose car we use or the situation, like if we're driving/picking up the other person somewhere. But we both prefer he drives because he's better at it and I sleep a lot.
Sometimes I let people drive, if they have showed me that they know what they’re doing.
Some people will literally drive like a nascar driver. But when they come near a semi truck, their brain just shuts off. I’m like “Dude just overtake him or pass him. You’ve been riding next to this giant for 5 min straight lol”.
It's 'ego', I think - the silly type.
I had two exes who were not afraid to go beyond 160 km/h - and I enjoyed the rides with THEM as the driver.
In the other cases they actually EXPECTED me to drive.
They are like that at emotional level as they see girls stupidity and some see them as piece of chicken only, some know girls will create a problem for them if they are given to do drive a big car as there mindset cannot control a big car or bus (bus I mentioned bus purposefully). . Think of your own can you control a bus and have cuts while driving without making a mistake
If you've not asked them, then all answers will be pure conjecture.
In my experience, some guys see it as an extension of chivalry. I'm simpler, and enjoy driving, especially on an open winding road. I haven't dated any women who know how to drive a manual transmission, so if my car is taken, I have to drive.
I have no preference whether who drives. But if he insists that you DO NOT drive, it may be a bad sign of an over controlling patriarchal man. My boyfriend drives because it is his car. If it were my car, I would be the one driving my own car. If he insists that he drives my own car, that is a VERY bad sign. And you're likely to not feel respected by him throughout marriage.
Could be you’re just a shitty driver. Wouldn’t get in the car with my ex driving, had nothing to do with “being the man”, she was just a menace behind the wheel
Well, for some reasons. Guys like to be in control, not only emotionally, but physically. Second - it's his car (legally speaking) and if something happens, insurance can cause troubles. Third - some guys think women can't drive and are dangerous behind the wheel, and also they tend to get distracted and lost in unknown locations... I once allowed to drive my car, and it was quite nervous, though nothing happened...
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