Do men hate opinionated women?

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I've wondered if men hating opinionated women is the reason why GaG is so male dominated 🤔

pass_the_celery98 · Accepted Answer

This is my point of view. A woman or girl can have her own opinions that’s fine, but I think we can all agree on subjects where people lack knowledge and understanding is the fine line. If a guy has an opinion and he’s pompous and rude with his stance he’ll look like an asshole. I believe if a female acts the same way it makes her look like a b*****.

There are women out there who may have female “friends” that encourage her to leave a relationship even though he treats her well but fake friends can offer bad advice and opinions because they don’t want to see her in a healthy relationship. I know females do get influenced by what her friends say to her but that’s why I believe choosing friends you got to be careful. So that’s an example of someone having an opinion but it’s not right. I think at the end of the day, it depends what the subject of discussion is on.

I’m not knowledgeable on quantum physics or macroeconomics, therefore I wouldn’t give my “opinions” in an argumentative way with someone who’s more knowledgeable in those subjects. Another thing is, she can say what she wants it doesn’t mean I’ll agree with her, but I try to have an open mind because people in general deserve that right to say it, but if it becomes racist, sexist, rude or verbally abusive thats where I stop caring about her opinion. I think this video below shows that.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/0KHihBvNqIM

OneViewpoint · Accepted Answer

NO! I love opinionated women. As long as they are well informed and intelligent healthy personalities. Those are exactly the sort of women I want to interact with. They are worth talking to. They are fun to talk to.

But ignorant angry opinionated Kern's need not apply. They are just obnoxious damaged personalities and generally not intellectual at all.

And while I have no malice towards sweet women who aren't really interested in the world around them beyond fashion and makeup and designer labels, food, and travel, I find the conversation limited to the point that it becomes painful to keep it going.

Lucy68 · Accepted Answer

Honestly @apple1996 in my opinion in depends on the man. Some men like women who are opinionated, whereas some prefer a woman who is not. Some prefer strong women, whereas the latter prefer the woman to be submissive and quiet.

StarWarGirl · Accepted Answer

English isn't my first language and so I wasn't able to understand the meaning of opinionated. This is what Google said -

RandomUser1000 · Answer

If a person can't accept that there may be other opinions then their own.
Then that person can be annoying, regardless of gender.

Say if you and I where to disagree on something.
If I where saying how stupid you are for not agreeing with me and/or try to force you to change opinion or something like that.
You most likely would dislike that regardless of my gender.

It's one thing to have opinions.
But it can be expressed in different ways and acceptance levels for others can vary.

A friend I haven't met in a long while could be the opposite.
He could be so indecisive it sometimes seemed he had no opinions at all.
That could be annoying in a different way.

So I'd say it depends on how it comes across.
It's not wrong to have opinions.
But if you have no manners and act like an A-hole, then that's less then stellar.

Communicationisking · Answer

I want to hear girls opinions and I want to help anyone here girl or guy... I think maybe just guys are more opinionated or maybe there is just more guys on this site I don't know if someone's opinion seems biased it is probably just a reflection on themselves

matchrestore · Answer

I actually like opinionated women- though it makes it a lot easier if our opinions, at least on the big things, are more or less aligned. Luckily my wife and I have similar opinions on politics, parenting, religion (or lack thereof), and design aesthetic. I can't imagine being with someone who wasn't opinionated about those topics.

The biggest difference of opinions we have are about food. And we can usually work that out.

Sun_Kim-Ai · Answer

I like women (and men) who are assertive and have their own opinions and don't compromise about them, even if I don't agree with them personally - sometimes a different point of view and dissenting ideas can be really useful.

I don't like people who just want to argue and pick quarrels.

Orion84 · Answer

I don't mind when a woman has her own opinions, by any means. I actually like a woman that can think for herself.

That being said, though, there is a difference between being opinionated, and being stubborn & obstinate. One is perfectly fine, and the other is a personality flaw, but too many people tend to confuse the two.

That applies to everyone, though, and not just women.

Surely · Answer

Do you mean like my wife’s TDS? She turns off the news when they mention Trump. The only good thing that Trump could maybe do that she would like. Would be when the Donald drops over. Then he probably wouldn’t do it to her satisfaction.
The other day the Democratic news said that GDP was down this quarter. I asked her what GDP was. She said that it had to be bad. Since it was down!!!
It is one thing when anyone knows what they are talking about. But it is another just to argue when someone doesn’t!

ProbablyClueless · Answer

No, not at all. Being opinionated is fine. It's just also important to conduct yourself in a respectful and civil fashion. It's really not hard to effectively communicate your ideas without becoming aggressive and obnoxious.

Oh, and I also think it's important to be able to acknowledge when you got something wrong.

Sunrising · Answer

Yes definitely, all the females that are opinionated against me! Fortunately all the females love me! I wish lol 😆

AviatorTom · Answer

All women are opinionated. It's in their genes. If men hated opinionated women, men would hate all women, and that is certainly not the case.

RavVid · Answer

Certainly opinionated is not a fav but it doesn't matter which gender it is coming from. I am not going to associate with a person like that and will seek to avoid them.

Opinionated is conceited assertiveness and dogmatism. Usually allied to arrogant ignorance. I have no tolerance at all.

Dargil · Answer

I dislike women (Karen's) that force their opinions on others, as G0d's truth.

Wiredone · Answer

Everyone has their opinion. I'm not afraid to listen. If I don't agree I can simply walk away

Geo1970 · Answer

I have only recently become a follower on this website, and the reason why I chose to become a follower is that I am interested in the opinions of both male + female.

If a male gets on this website because he, or they are simply chauvinist pigs then that’s very sad indeed!

Shiprex · Answer

Not as long as she can justify with rational reasoning why she holds those opinions AND that she's taken steps to discover alternative points of view without becoming defensive and that she will change her opinion when better or more informed information shows differently.

WhitneySnow · Answer

I don’t think most guys today do, but I do think girls are socialized not to express their opinions as strongly

Joshydavid25 · Answer

No, I love opinionated women.. But there is a big difference between that, and rude, and unnecessarily disagreeable.. Which a lot of women like to call "opinionated"..

MannMitAntworten · Answer

Opinionated isn’t the issue. It is when those with strong opinions are absolute and abrupt and do not allow for meaningful discourse even when they are clearly misguided in those strong opinions. No, it is the arrogance/ego that some carry (both men and women alike) that can be draining.

sirderpsalot123 · Answer

Non opinionated women are like NPCs. Just don't be a loud mouth. That's entirely different.

standardguy · Answer

I hate any person who is opinionated. Because if you have an opinion which is not based on knowledge and logical conclusions derived from the knowledge you are simply stubborn and immature. if you stick to your opinion though the reality is against it nobody can help you

Evolutionf · Answer

Because women are not fit to be “opinionated” as men are. Women cannot control their emotions like men can. Women are not as rational as men are. This is known generations by generations.

You are as ignorant as a child who ask to his parents: do parents hate authorative kids? Tf does the kid think he is?

Nikki1989 · Answer

The weak, insecure ones hate them.

DryGermanGuy · Answer

I like opinionated women, but as for both men and women, the tone makes the music.

Grond21 · Answer

Most people dislike arrogant obstinate people who love the sounds of their own voice. If a woman is acting that way and calling it " opinionated" then it will be very off putting

serious · Answer

I am not sure. Maybe some men don't like it.

WonderingManII · Answer

I don't mind listening to a Woman's opinion. As long as she doesn't require me to agree with her, to be a friend or boyfriend, or husband.

Sam1133 · Answer

Fuck no I like women who have her own voice it's always good to hear her opinion there is nothing wrong in having different of opinion only weak balls get trigger from opinionated women.

Falcon265 · Answer

There are good things about having opinions and there are bad things. Having opinions is not an issue for anybody. The way I see it the problem for both genders is knowing when and how to voice them in a non critical way. But back to the question I at least don’t mind a girl I’m interested having opinions that makes her unique which is a good thing so yeah I do like girls with opinions

ChicoFromThe305 · Answer

Only the dumb ones, but that goes for people in general

Salaciousrouge · Answer

Opinions are fine if you are open to reason. Most opinions are little more than corruptions of knowledge. I opine (😁) women have a bit more trouble considering other view points. Its close! Men are bad as well!

sawno · Answer

Define opinionated because that can have a negative connotation. Having strong opinions of your own I like, being very judgmental we don't like.

Miristheiss · Answer

Hate? No, but that is argumentative and disagreeable and it is more of a manly, dude characteristic.

I'd say as far as dating and relationships go she'd be further down on the list. A hot body could make the dumb guys go for it anyway.

clampfan101 · Answer

Men and women are equally entitled to having opinions. We’re both human. All that matters is how we express them.

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

A small portion of misogynistic men do. In general, no. It’s just how their opinions are expressed that matters, and that goes for everyone. Gender is irrelevant. In response to the second photo, women actually are ruder nowadays than they ever have been.

LiamJHayden · Answer

Some undoubtedly do, as a lot of guys are very weak and cannot endure any challenges.

Xawyx-2 · Answer

No, I usually like them, especially if their opinion is a bit similar to mine.

Slate69 · Answer

I respect every women despite the thought and opinions. That's why we have freedom of speech. To hate or control them would be wrong.

Gospeedracer · Answer

a lot of know it all women that think they know everything and shove it down others throats ask this Question. Most of these women aren't anywhere near as smart as they think they are and most smart people just don't want to hear it.

StevenMcGarrett · Answer

I don't, but there are unfortunately a lot of guys that think that way

Babygirl_S · Answer

I think it’s called freedom of speech which can be done in a respectful way.

Mark987 · Answer

No I actually enjoy it, unless they're the ones who push their opinions on you.

beefcakebradybatson · Answer

Depends on if she's obnoxious... just as with a man.

slatyb · Answer

I love a woman with a reasoned opinion. She might teach me something. I used to wish for a woman who would tell me something new.

fish5505_87 · Answer

Nope, I like it, as long as their not stubborn, like me!

SixFootSexy · Answer

Most people hate someone who doesn't know when to shut up. If you have zero clue what you're talking about, be silent. Man or woman.

Jersey2 · Answer

To answer your question about GaGs demographics, maybe the so-called strong independent women really aren’t strong and independent so they flee.

backdoorman · Answer

Nah, men dislike obnoxious women, just like women dislike obnoxious men. One can be opinionated without being obnoxious. Some women don't seem to grasp that concept.

hello4433 · Answer

I like it when women have opinions. But it's better if they even listen to other people's opinions as well. Cause I've come around some women/men who only care about their opinions and don't care about others opinions.

Gaylordslav · Answer

nobody likes a woman with a attitude and uncontrollable tongue, unless hitting women is no longer deemed as dishonorable since tradition is out the window

HaveNoName · Answer

I generally lose my bond with ALL opinionated people because normally, they are also very arrogant about their opinions and arrogance is my most disliked trait in any human.

DonaldDarko · Answer

Those are just assholes. Anyone can do that, lots of men are that way too.

Jennz6 · Answer

Not really but they don’t want to hear it

jahaims · Answer

You don't spend enough time in the real world if you have to ask.

TallAnon · Answer

We hate drama and love peace, if you being opinionated violates our peace; Yes, we hate it.

Abdul17w · Answer

it depends if she becomes rude or throws things but if she is abit argumentative and hold strong opinions and is still very feminine then ill keep her, no one is 100% perfect.

Smegskull · Answer

Not really. We just like to understand peoples motives. I think Ann (and many women) get offended by the insinuation that they have motives.

EmmiL · Answer

In my experience they do. Lot of them are karens

shortster · Answer

Opinionated, nope; unwilling to tolerate other opinions, yeah.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

That's just your opinion.

Godihateyou · Answer

Only a little bit more than unopinionated women. We just generally hate women

FenixG45 · Answer

As for me, I hate when women have no opinion!

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