What makes a guy a 'beta male?'

[Anonymous]

And do you even classify guys into those categories?

[UberTroll]

Alphas are more high-strung and betas are more laid-back. Also, not many people seem to realize this but these two personality archetypes apply to both males and females.

Type A (alpha) personalities:

-strive on high stress activities

-enjoy setting and achieving goals (the greater the challenge, the stronger the enjoyment)

-find it difficult to stop, even after they've achieved their goals

-highly competitive

-despise failure and have a hard time accepting it

-very active

-easily irritated

-bossy and domineering (they like to be leaders)

Type B (beta) personalities:

-enjoy keeping a low stress level

-enjoy attaining achievements but don't get stressed when they don't make it

-more creative and enjoy abstract thinking

-very introspective

-very patient

Most people definitely do seem to lean toward one side or the other so I think it's interesting to know about but I don't sit there classifying everybody in my head either.

[kheserthorpe]

That's not the alpha/beta split he's referring to.

[UberTroll]

You're right. I think most alphas do tend to be Type A people and betas Type B though so most of those should still apply.

[ladsin]

he didn't say personalities, he said a beta male, look at alpha males in the animal kingdom and they resemble the characteristics I mentioned, if he had said based off the personalities I'd agree with you, however as that was not what he asked I disagree with your statement

[UberTroll]

Yes I originally had the wrong idea when I posted my answer, but like I said in my other comment, many of those things still apply. And it's definitely not based on physical characteristics although they can have an indirect effect on it. Alpha and beta is mainly determined by behavior and their role in groups. Basically whether someone is a leader or a follower.

[Anonymous]

Personally I don't classify guys into those categories if I'm looking for a boyfriend, if I just want to hook up then yes I'll think about it. What makes a 'beta' male: a guy who's fun but just needs to be more confident.

Can you answer mine please?

For the past 2 days I've only texted my boyfriend to reply to his texts, but he still seems to not be putting in as much effort. If I were to not answer my phone for a whole day (without warning him before hand), do you think that he would "wake up," and be like on his game more?

[valkillerbaby]

Saying one guys is an alpha or beta male is not much different from considering a guy a real man or not. We're all real and this sh*t with the leagues, the alpha/beta male, the real man/woman is very entertaining but leaves to separate people as much as stereotypes (of other sorts) and racism does, so I wouldn't classify anyone in any category. Doesn't answer your title question but the description one only and that's as far as I can go anyway...

[ladsin]

lol your sprting an eric cartman tag and talking against racism/ sexism? ha ha what a joke

and as to that, no it's not, just like in the animal kingdom there are alpha males and betas, and omegas that's just how it is

[MrOracle]

Another way of looking at it is:

Does the guy have confidence or not?

Guys who aren't confident with women & relationships, who don't take charge of relationships, are considered "beta males". Guys who are confident, know what they want, and work at getting it and stay in control are "alpha males."

Confidence is the deciding factor. The terms "alpha" and "beta" are just another way to describe that.

[UberTroll]

There's actually a lot more to it than just confidence. But it is a good starting point.

[kheserthorpe]

Alpha males are chosen as sexual partners by women outside of relationships. Betas aren't. The rest of your view of what makes a guy an 'alpha' or a 'beta' needs to conform to that reality.

[Anonymous]

I don't think I've ever seen or talked to guy and thought "oh, he's an alpha/beta male". That seems like more of a pua/guy thing. I think the whole idea that there are only two types of guys is kind of ridiculous...

Anyway, if you buy into that stuff here's a site that talks about differences: link

[britannny]

Only complete douche bags seem to describe themselves as alpha males. I laugh at self proclaimed "alpha males".

I never ever use those terms.

[Janson]

+1

[palek]

I've been a beta male for 57 years now. Guess I deserve to call myself a master beta.

[ladsin]

as opposed to alpha male? obviously it'd be physical characteristics. Strength, build, height, physical attractiveness etc

[ladsin]

lol p****'s always drop me without saying why smh at bitches

[UberTroll]

It has nothing at all to do with physical characteristics. At least not directly.

[Janson]

i try to avoid using categories like this altogether. Way too generalizing

[maiez]

hesitant to talk to girls or ask them out. Just any guy who wimps out of a potential date invitation.

[Anonymous]

Being white or Asian for starters.

Don't believe me? Just ask a racial question and you'll see.

[Anonymous]

There are no real alpha males out there so pretty much every dude is a beta male

[Asker]

and therefore, no man is worth dating you?

[Opinion Owner]

Your words not mine

[Asker]

ok then, what do YOU mean by all man is a beta male?