The manosphere says men have stopped approaching women. Have you?

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nolabels · Accepted Answer

I'm 68, recently widowed.
When my wife passed, I thought that I was ready to go on the prowl.
Illness has hit me pretty hard in recent months.
I'd love to enjoy the company of a lady.
The concept of the 'manosphere' has nothing to do with my current reticence to approach women.

I do somewhat understand that of which you speak for many men.
It seems to me to be a product of our present social climate.

I think that COVID made a major shift in social norms, along with the prevalence of smartphones and online gaming.

There's no longer the face to face social contact of bygone days.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Yeah I stopped approaching them a long time ago. But they started approaching me for some reason. When I was interested in having a relationship they would laugh at me. Now I don't and they want a relationship with me. It makes no sense to me.

DishLady · Accepted Answer

Guys will still approach but only if the gal seems like safe space OR they're drunk/high enough to have the courage to approach. Today guys expect women to do all the heavy lifting and tbh I find it deplorably unattractive.

senor_bacon · Answer

Yes I stopped approaching.

My reason is getting pussy made me somewhat complacent. Also I know what my options are at my current character level, not just because money, but holistically.

Sometimes I approach women on good days just to gauge the cultural temperature. Or just walk around smiling, make eye contact, sometimes saying nothing or a greeting.

Reactions vary.

But right now I'm getting the feeling I need to upgrade and level up before I start selling romance again. Not just in money & looks.

XXTruthfulOgrexx · Answer

Yep, 59 now, and just date very casually. I stopped really initiating years ago before the term "manosphere" was coined.

Why? It became more of a headache dealing with constant drama. Personally, there is nothing to gain but companionship and I get that with my friend group.

Ariesman81Nshiiit · Answer

For the most part. I find the best relationships require a woman that puts in effort. A woman that relies on subtle hints doesn't understand men, or doesn't have enough desire for me. I'd rather deal with women who find me attractive enough to make a move.

Anonymous · Answer

Don’t need to been married for 20 years. But as far as helping women, things like that in public, no. She’s got two arms, two legs just like me. I don’t agree w everything the manosphere says, but there are a lot of things I do. Before you were basically just told to shut up, accept it, you’re a man, that’s how it goes only for men to get screwed over in a lot of ways.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes. But not because of anything the man-o-sphere says. I learned some time ago that, "if a woman really wants you she WILL approach you". And the vast majority of time approaching a woman was just an idea she put in your head for her own enjoyment.

Really when you think about it there is no reason for a man to approach a woman other than he simply wants to. She knows who she likes and who she doesn't.👍💯

RavVid · Answer

I have more stopped flogging dead horses. I'll initiate conversation and if the girl seems to want to interact it may go further.

BadApple69 · Answer

Hell no. I approach all women…. There is nothing to fear men! Approach and speak… it will do you well.

slatyb · Answer

No, although I'm married. I know how to give a compliment, how to start a conversation. Women find me charming.

AngryCarl3 · Answer

The last woman I approached was the barmaid at my local. Only because I wanted a beer.

Darkest-Knight · Answer

I haven't approached a woman in over 35 years.

Drumlin2001 · Answer

Yes. But then in a long term relationship

canamlusciouslad73 · Answer

Yes, but sometimes they STILL approach me.

Alex-Snow · Answer

Not yet

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