Why do guys hate being called Cute?

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Jess_D · Accepted Answer

I don’t think saying someone’s cute is a bad thing. But with me being cute or acting cute can mean something different than just being physically attractive.

I think my boyfriend is very handsome. But I also find him cute when he does certain things. Like he has a smirk he does sometimes when he thinks something is funny. I find that very cute. Or when he first wakes up and his beard looks wild for some reason I think that’s really cute. Or when I see how he interacts with his dog, how he baby’s the dog I think it’s really cute.

Minxxie · Accepted Answer

I don't care! So many men are walking around with dolly eyelashes from their higher testosterone and they expect to not be called cute?

My boyfriend has big brown doe eyes and dolly lashes and thick black curls that get all messy in his face when he first wakes up, that's adorable, and I call it like I see it!

DannyUk2017 · Accepted Answer

Because we Don't take so many Compliments as we Offer, we like to be known as Giving than taking compliments. Our compliments stand in You the Female (teasing us, attract us, lure us) with your looks, chemistry, arousal, etc.
From own experience i've learned that "cute" for me (Men) seems that is just Cute and that's it, Nothing more. So it wasn't enough "for her" to make her move further. 🤷‍♂️
So being called cute, is like... Thanks but No Thanks!

D_Bone_Steak · Accepted Answer

Handsome = hand + some = some hand = she wants to jerk me off.

That sounds like something I want to hear women say to me... especially if she is looking at my penis.

Cute... she says the same shit about baby animals and ugly babies. I don't desire to hear women say that to me as much... especially if she is looking at my penis.

Anyway, my point is women need to look at my penis.

Anonymous · Answer

“Cute” is the same word you use when one of your girlfriend’s shows up with a new blouse or outfit you like. “That’s cute!”

That new throw pillow you saw when you were out shopping? What’d you probably say, “Ooh! That’s cute!”

Some sporty new car that came out, that looks completely ridiculous but it’s kitschy and comes in pastel blue?

”Thats cute.”

Cute is for kids. Cute is for objects. Cute is for your new purse. And cute is also a canned compliment, practically a cliche. It’s always there, easily within reach, something we sometimes say when we don’t know how to respond to someone else’s choices. E just call it “cute.” I mean it’s not “not” nice. M

It also doesn’t feel very genuine. And it’s use certainly doesn’t make us feel any hotter, manlier, or sexier. Quite the opposite. Tickle me Elmo is cute. Happy Feet is cute. We want to at least feel like you see us SS someone to sleep with and not watch Sesame Street with instead.

Sour-rose · Answer

Because that's something for girls. you call a guy cute, he'll probably think you're messing with him or hitting on him. Absolutely if you're a guy as well. That will get you to lose your teeth with a knuckle sandwich.

Rei13 · Answer

It probably just depends on the guy. I’ve called almost every guy I’ve ever dated cute and it was a compliment. It also didn’t bother them. I mean if you’re being cute then it’s cute, it isn’t a bad thing and it doesn’t mean someone isn’t a man/not masculine.

Sonorous · Answer

I don't mind being called that. I notice that I'll just prefer if they just don't call my actions "cute." Context matters of course, so it doesn't always offend me, especially if the person is just joking around. I just don't appreciate when people belittle me or simplify me if I'm being serious or if I'm genuinely being authentic or even vulnerable. So I'll be infinitely more annoyed by them if they do that.

LaFemmeFatale_1 · Answer

If I like someone I find them cute. It’s rare for me to think of someone being cute. So, from me, that’s definitely a compliment.

I have had the most masculine and a sexy man in my lap and thought he was cute. Doesn’t mean, he was girly or something. Nah.

Bricealan · Answer

Do they hate being called cute? I like being called cute. I boss and Yoga instructor called me 'handsome' and it is flattering as hell, and to top it off, and older woman in my office referred to me as "That pretty man over there" Doesn't get any better than that, now, does it?

love_conquers_lust · Answer

I still don’t really know how to deal with it. I don’t really say anything. I’ve had girls get mad at me for not vocally acknowledging their compliment. Which wasn’t attractive. If not acknowledging in that manner is comfortable for me, that should be good enough for them. That’s that entitlement. I didn’t have to respond how they wanted me too.

Anemone978 · Answer

I don't know.. do women rather be called beautiful or cute?
I get called cute all the time.. it just means I am not up to par with beautiful women..
So guys probably take it the same way.. I am just cute not handsome..

TalkWithoutSpeaking · Answer

At least for me it has very little to do with the word "cute" sounding affeminate. It's mostly cause it makes me think I'm too nice or something like that. I guess you could say it's my trauma response from being a recovering Nice Guy

catarecute · Answer

cuz they are weak and their ego is so fragile that they focus on the word being a big girly rather than the fact a cute girl tried to be nice to them. honestly men with such a fragile ego are bad news.

Breanna_nonbinary · Answer

For the same reason women hate being called handsome. The origins of these words didn’t have gender assigned to them, but over time we’ve associated them with a specific gender.

SexyRedd1966 · Answer

Babies are cute if I was a guy I'd rather be called handsome

Forceinhand · Answer

From someone close I do not think we do, but in general it is rather emasculating to be thought of as "cute". Men have an innate need for a certain level of respect and being "cute" doesn't fit that bill.

olboyoutlawbradyjr · Answer

I'm 70 and have kept those boyish good looks. I've been called a "pretty boy" ala our Prime Minister, Mr. Trudeau, though of course I'm black.

silyt_ghoest · Answer

i also don’t like being called cute. feels kinda patronizing.

Unit1 · Answer

Probably ego thing feeling "unmanly" being called cute ? Social ineptitude Me? Better call me cute than ugly.

captain_voidwalker · Answer

Do we?

FunkyMonkee · Answer

What makes you say that?

AviatorTom · Answer

A puppy is cute, a lion is handsome and strong. We guys want to be lions, not puppies.

ChicoFromThe305 · Answer

Cause it's the word women use to stick you in the friendzone

Luopio27 · Answer

I met over a thousand guys. Never met one that hated any kind of compliments. Not even once was sny offended for being called cute!

Longshanks1968 · Answer

Because cute is from when we were children in school, we are now grown adults, non of which are cute any more lol

BryanMoore · Answer

Haha I enjoy it honestly, and some girls have even called me (certain parts anyway) pretty and I think that's great haha

Anonymous · Answer

Because cute is mostly a term used to describe women and children.

CaliAttorneyGuy · Answer

I don’t care what she calls me if she’s cute and DTF lol.

Joshydavid25 · Answer

Nah, any compliment is a good compliment.. I never saw an issue with being cute..

Anonymous · Answer

Cute is for puppies, not men. Men are rugged or handsome or brave. Describing a man as "cute" is basically emasculating him.

Anonymous · Answer

Because women don't generally do that. So when they do that odds increase exponentially that she wants something.

DextroShade · Answer

Cuteness is a quality for women and children, not men.

Anonymous · Answer

It's usually not the best indication that you find them fuckworthy. Hot or sexy-as-fuck are definitely preferred.

Anonymous · Answer

You're 18-24 years old.. a bit too old to be asking such a elementary school question

Anonymous · Answer

Many think you mean that they look adorable like a puppy

exitseven · Answer

I dont mind being called cute.

boggboss · Answer

Would u want to be called handsome

iron_ninjs · Answer

The ones trying to act tough hate it.

clampfan101 · Answer

I don’t mind. I’ll take it as a compliment.

jahaims · Answer

Depends on the guy and context

Nifrayu · Answer

Um... we don't. Lol

Jennz6 · Answer

Does it make you feel like less than a man

Gabriel-Chicanito · Answer

I never have ( been bothered, by it ).

clubboss · Answer

Because you call children cute not adults.

MaxUsefull · Answer

Cute is too girly

Kristierose · Answer

I don't mind if I like it

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

I don't? 🤷🏻

SolitarySolace · Answer

It emasculates them.

In_Trance · Answer

Im not sure they do

Anonymous · Answer

Feels patronizing.

cocoblah · Answer

I don’t mind

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