Are men generally more adventurous than women?

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Everytime I dated someone they are always up to something random, adventurous and interesting, all I like to do on a random Saturday though is to be home and watch movies.

Finchie40 · Accepted Answer

When I was younger I was more adventurous and loved going out and doing things and meeting new people , but nowadays , I prefer to be at home and at peace over anything else , I still like to go out once in awhile , but I am completely ok if I don’t , I consider myself a content person that doesn’t need much to keep me satisfied , I can stay at home and listen to music and do things around my house that keep me entertained whether I am alone or not , I do prefer having someone by my side that is content as well , so my next girlfriend I hope is ok with being at home over anything else , because going out these days isn’t cheap whatsoever , with the cost of things and the gas prices being insane , I just got gas in my car today and 40 bucks barely filled my tank , i also noticed a lot of people around me getting gas as well and shaking their heads and a lot of them were paying cash instead of credit , which I thought was odd , but just goes to show most people are scraping by today just to make ends meet , why I am selling my home and downsizing , so I can live more comfortably, my home served it’s purpose and I am ok with letting it go and i am more than likely walking away with a pretty penny from it once I sell , it’s a cool house that my realtor said will sell fast. So keeping my fingers crossed that it does. I also plan on taking a vacation

OneViewpoint · Accepted Answer

I think so. Nearly every woman I've known has been much more risk averse than the average guy. Still, there were a few girls I skied with in college who were outstanding! They could and would ski anywhere with a group of insane guys I skied with.

But in general I think women are socialized to avoid risk. Maybe there's even a genetic predisposition to avoid risk.

And frankly, the average guy in the US in his 30's to 60's is pretty much a couch potato. They lose that need for an adrenaline rush in their 20's for the most part. Which is why I've been doing a lot of stuff solo for a couple of decades now.

CriminallyInsane · Accepted Answer

There probably are more men than women who want to get out and be physically active but it's not really a gender thing, just a personality thing. Plenty of both types exist in both genders.

queenofcardio · Accepted Answer

Opposite for me. I've always been more adventurous than I've every guy I've dated.

WindAtMyBack · Answer

Yes, but I have a feeling that my definition of adventurous is different than yours.

To me, being adventurous means walking out the door with nothing more than what you can carry, with zero money, and hitch hiking (or walking) to the other side of the planet.

I think in this sense men are more adventurous. Worry about tomorrow tomorrow. Today is the adventure, so see what turns up. Women want to know where their next meal is coming from and where they will sleep, and other trivial things.

William7489 · Answer

I’ve been around for over five decades and I can tell you that in all honesty, I haven’t noticed a difference between the sexes. Besides the obvious X games stuff that guys are more into, the kind of mentality and behavior that you’re referring to as adventurous is equally appliable to both sexes.

Lliam · Answer

Yes, in the majority of cases. Men tend to be bold, daring, more athletic and adventurous. They will often encourage a woman to join them, but it's rarely the other way around. Women tend to be more fragile and risk averse, but that doesn't mean that they don't like thrills.

Phoenix98 · Answer

I am by no means the craziest guy out there but I do have some pretty crazy stories.

Like one time I went to a rodeo with my buddy ( which we do every year ) got incredibly drunk became best friends with a dude in the beer line then we decided to go exploring so I jumped out of the truck as it was moving still ( slowly ) and ran off into the woods laughing.

But for the most part because I have a pretty physically demanding labor job which also has me traveling around on a daily basis I don't really feel the need to go out all that much.

Though I do fair bit of backroading, town hopping and the like.

DryGermanGuy · Answer

Let me say it this way: Men are more risk-affine, women are more risk-adverse. There is a reason why it's mostly men landing in the ER after their weekend activities. :-D

7Phoenix7 · Answer

It’s the opposite for me… comfort is what unlocks my quirky side lol.. I get silly, adventurous, and start wanting to do the most random things. I love spontaneity.

NathanDavis · Answer

there's no way to know for sure... but whoever first thought  "you know what would be great to try... a mammoth burger... "  most likely was a man, and a bunch other men saying  " hold my fermented beverage"  lol

WhitneySnow · Answer

I think in general you’re right, but some women are very adventurous, plus a lot of women are adventurous in fantasy. (Watching TV or reading books can be a sort of adventure when you get really immersed in it.)

Chazmatazz269 · Answer

Boys are raised to be doers. Nobody respects a deadbeat dude.
Unfortunately, this also means that a lot of guys with no meaningful direction tend to do a lot of weird, dumb and useless things with their time. “Jackass” made a bunch of particular idiots rich and famous, and now generations of boys think that being a self destructive idiot is awesome.

Nikki1989 · Answer

Opposite for me. Most men are bores.

Rei13 · Answer

In my experience yes. You’ll have adventurous people regardless of gender but women tend to be more risk adverse and men a little more crazy

Anonymous · Answer

I’d say yes. You do have a handful of women who are adventurous, but in my experience it’s mainly men who are adventurous. Probably one of the main reasons we die earlier lol probably why men who supposedly get married live longer because the wife keeps him from doing stupid shit. A lot of times women are more cautious, even just in general going out in public. Men just usually get up and go, no care in the world.

valentina4eva · Answer

men are supposed to be risk takers apparently, so maybe that leads them to be more adventurous?🤔🤔

Jeff51 · Answer

I don't know. Lot of adventurous women around.

Kelley1 · Answer

I suppose it depends on the definition. Women may be more inclined to travel the world. However, if being adventurous involves taking risks, men are more adventurous, and it is not even close.

Summeroflove · Answer

It just depends and depends on your definition of adventurous. There’s men who don’t really do much of anything and women who are extremely adventurous

Jackblue · Answer

I guess so, remember this SNL skit and why they decided the Ocean would be masculine in Spanish and the Bible feminine.

slatyb · Answer

It's not men -- many people are more adventurous than you are. But no problem, find a man who feels the same.

AviatorTom · Answer

That's generally true. But I've known a few women who are more adventurous than I am. And I am known for being willing to take risks.

Tarifa · Answer

I think we’re more reckless. We don’t always make the right decisions, as we act on impulse.

RingOfFire · Answer

Yes. They are risk takers. That is one reason why they have a much higher death rate from accidental death. But is also why we are here today as it serves a critical evolutionary purpose.

CherryLove007 · Answer

ROFL... I see most men not participating but watching sports on BOOBtube

msc545 · Answer

I think that depends on what sort of adventures you're talking about.

altaboy · Answer

I'd say that is true, but it's one of the reasons why men generally have a shorter lifespan than women.

LC75LC71 · Answer

Ah, see that depends.. Men are like fuck it. Women go in mentally prepared that a man will save her if shit gets deep.

KostasKouvalis · Answer

I think we are, YES. The men in MY family certainly are

Anonymous · Answer

not really. I'm more adventurous than most of the guys I've dated.

Anonymous · Answer

Men are maybe more risky. If women cheat they are more hiding.

Carina0 · Answer

I think so. That’s the reason why they don’t live too much

Aiko_E_Lara · Answer

Yes. We're hardwired to take more risks and find solutions.

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

Yes we are women have to be pressured to be adventurous

Qurio · Answer

I wouldn’t say so more likely to take risks for sure

nolabels · Answer

More often than not, yes.

RavVid · Answer

Generally I think yes

exitseven · Answer

I think so. It is hardwired into our DNA.

AngryCarl3 · Answer

I don't think it's a gender thing at all.

Qiero · Answer

Depends on the individual

Anonymous · Answer

I'm definitely not.

Alfrimerr · Answer

Naturally yes.

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