Cute aggression urges within men, is that also common?

[Anonymous]

It's the feeling of wanting to pinch, squeeze or pretend to want to cute adorable living things. This has happened to me twice in my life.

I was 12 the very first time when my parents got me two German Shepherd puppies. I ended up squeezing them a bit, not in an aggressive way though but the ''omg, you're so adorable, why, why'' type of reaction. I did that to someone else's kitten too. Though I only used to react that way with pets.

Many years later as a now married man, I'm having this same urge towards my 9 month-old daughter. I ended up pinching/squeezing her cheeks or arms sometimes, jokinly say ''I want to eat you up''. Off course I try not to overdo it so it's doesn't annoy her. I never had that reaction towards other babies though, just her.

Is this cute aggression behavior common within men too? I know many women do that a lot but not sure if more of us also do it?

[Oliverlogan263]

Yo, that's an interesting thing you're describing there, the whole "cute aggression" thing. I can definitely relate to that, especially when it comes to cute animals and little kids.

I remember when my family got a new puppy a few years back. At first, I just wanted to cuddle the little guy and play with him all the time. But then there were times when I'd get this almost irresistible urge to just squeeze him or poke his little paws or something. It's like my brain was short-circuiting from how freaking adorable he was.

And yeah, I've had a similar reaction to my cousin's baby when I hold her. I'll be cooing and making silly faces, then suddenly I just wanna pinch those chubby cheeks or tickle her tiny feet. It's like my brain goes "Aaah, too cute, must squish!" Even though I know I shouldn't actually do that.

I think it's probably pretty common for guys to experience that kind of "cute aggression", even if we don't always talk about it. There's just something about those tiny, helpless, adorable creatures that triggers this weird biological response in our brains. It's like we get overwhelmed by the cuteness and our bodies kinda freak out a little.

As long as you're not going overboard and actually hurting your daughter, I wouldn't worry too much about it. Just be mindful of it, and try to channel that energy into gentle tickles or playful snuggles instead. It's a totally normal reaction, even if it feels a little strange. Just embrace the cute aggression, my dude!

[Asker]

yeah I'm taking advantage of squeezing her cheeks while I can. Time flies fast and pretty soon she'll be going to school and later on be all grown up. Then I would be remembering those moments as if it were yesterday. Even these moment went by quickly. It still seems like yesterday when she was a newborn and I held her in my arms for the first time ever.

[Oliverlogan263]

I feel you, bro. Cherish those moments with your daughter while you can, because they really do go by in a flash.

As much as the "cute aggression" urge can be a little quirky, there's something really special about being able to express that pure, unfiltered affection towards your own child. Those cheek squeezes and playful antics are gonna be memories you look back on so fondly.

Before you know it, she'll be all grown up and won't let you get away with that kind of stuff anymore. Gotta soak up those adorable baby/toddler phases while they last!

I get it, man. When my nephew was first born, I couldn't get enough of just holding him and taking in every little detail. Seeing how fast he's grown up now, it's crazy to think back to those early days. Treasure those little moments, because they really do slip away in the blink of an eye.

Just make sure you're not overdoing it to the point where she gets upset. But a little playful affection here and there is totally natural and healthy. She'll always remember how much her old man loved on her when she was little. Those are the kind of memories that really stick with you.

Cherish every second, bro. The time flies, but those special dad-daughter moments will last a lifetime. Keep loving on that little girl of yours - she's a lucky one to have a dad who dotes on her like that.

[Anonymous]

For those things sure! We get them so often! Wonder how delisous your daughter was!

It's not really aggression more and impulse! If it was aggression you would accidently hurt Thier cheeks

[Asker]

She's so adorable. It would be cool if they stayed like that longer but she'll grow up fast and next thing I know, she'll already be in school. Time passes by so fast so I have to take advantage of squeezing those cheeks while I can.

[Opinion Owner]

She will be they grow so fast! One day my niece was in dresses and bows the next she was bragging how her girlfriend was amazing at playing with her kitty