Why would a guy only act macho to me in front of his friends?

[Anonymous]

Walking past a group of guys and one of them said something obnoxious to me and I told him to shut up and kept walking. Whatever didn’t care much about it but he came up to me a few minutes later and was just like who do you think you’re talking to like that like acting real macho like I’m a dude or something while his friends were over there watching..

Then later I decide to troll him I sat right next to him in class when he was alone not with his friends and he didn’t say a fucking word and moved seats. What’s his deal?

[Oliverlogan263]

Hmm that's a weird way for that dude to act. My best guess would be he's tryna impress his boys or something. Like maybe he's insecure about how tough he is, so when they're around he feels like he gotta prove himself. But then alone with you, he's too chicken to keep it up!

Seems to me he's all talk. Probably deep down knows you'd put him in his place if he started anything for real. But in front of his friends, he wants to act big and badass so they don't think he's a wuss. Pretty lame if you ask me.

I wouldn't even worry about it. He's just performing for his audience. You sitting right next to him alone showed him you ain't buyin what he's sellin! Just laugh it off - you livin rent free in his head now. He'll keep his mouth shut from now on when they ain't around. Nice work putting him in his place!

[Asker]

I always love when you answer. Thank you

[Oliverlogan263]

Thank you for liking my answers, I try and you’re very welcome

[strateguy632]

he was pretending to impress his guys. similar to the story in film grease. he pretend for a show to his guys.

[Finchie40]

To show off and to boost his ego , to make himself come off as more macho in front of his friends and not come off as a pussy whipped guy , , He seeks validation from his friends , so he is showing off by being macho , to make his friends laugh and to make himself feel better about himself , than what he actually is. but the truth is , he is really a wimp , when he is alone with you. Most guys’ tend to do this around a girl that he really likes , to show off in front of his friends and to make her feel like he is this dominate man , not realizing she more than likely is looking at him like he is a complete douche bag and rude and disrespectful which he is being. So my advice to you is to really consider if you want to be with someone like this because if he can act macho in front of you and his friends what does he do when you aren’t around with his friends? He more than likely talks shit on you when he is alone with his friends People
That seek validation from others’ are
People you should stay away from , they are usually insecure jealous people that thinks their shit don’t stink , They can not be trusted what so ever. Just my advice to you

[smne35]

You call that, a really immature insecure boy who thinks he's a man but his brain haven't kept up as his body matured, that's a childish behavior and lack of respect for others and just don't know how to interact with others socially, he's still thinking primitive you know see girl there, take club and hit her in head drag her by hair back to cave, me did good thing me show her who's man, something like that

[blueonblack22]

Guys believe they have to be the “dominate” one among a group of males to impress women. Right or wrong women do often react to that. However the dominate one in the group never needs to feel he has to prove himself to others. He already KNOWS he’s naturally the top male. He may speak his mind but he does have an insecurity to put on a show.

Anyway don’t give into this guy. He doesn’t deserve it. He needs to know that acting like a dbag won’t make him more attractive to women.

[RageBabe]

In any case, he behaved badly. I get the impression that, unless being a jerk is his inherent personality, which you are only now witnessing, he doesn't feel comfortable being himself around his friends. If so, get ready for more jerky behaviour from him.

[aceleon]

either didn't want to bother with you and risk getting reported or he was just a show off full of air.

[molonski2]

Probably actually likes you and is just showing off to his mates.

Sounds rather ridiculous actually.

[rienna888]

he’s trying to one up you. Like he says something rude, you fire back. Bro feels like you disrespected him infront of his pals. He fires back. Then now he’s pissed off and he shouldn’t be. Don’t start what you can’t finish (directed to him). You go girl

[sage2021]

I guess that was his mating call to you. Wanted to see if you'd answer.

Hehe

[Amara_09]

To prove his masculinity. Or else they will pick on him and tease him for being soft.


I have seen that happen to one of my guy friends, it’s humiliating for them.

[WhitneySnow]

He was putting on a show to impress his friends. Don’t go thinking he likes you though. He probably doesn’t.

[blackburn21]

Quite simple. He is insecure and feels like other's opinions about him matter.

[ProbablyClueless]

Because that's how friend group dynamics work. You try to impress each other. Women do the exact same thing with clothing and stuff.

[Iron_Man]

Watch the movie grease with John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. It’s the same scenario trying to look like a hot shot in front of his buddies

[KittygosMeoWW]

If a guy switches up in front of certain people he’s not secure emotionally and will make any female the man in the relationship and look to her for guidance

[elizamichale1]

Maybe he was trying to show off infront his friends

[RedInnocent68]

Because he doesn’t want to be teased by them about being pussy-whipped. 😉

[genericname85]

because obviously away from his friends, he doesn't have to uphold a certain social status.

[Massageman]

He's trying to show a fake personna to the others. That's a yellow flag, at least.

[TheSpaceGnome]

Because he's a loser that cares too much about being anything but himself.

[Anonymous]

He probably accommodated a dare his friends imposed on him.