Who is the prize in a relationship: men, women, or both?

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senor_bacon · Accepted Answer

Being a prize starts with perceived value. There are about of common expectations, anecdotals, things in between that put one person above another. There are things we expect of ourselves and there levels that we achieve in our own path that shape what we expect from other people.

And these things change from person to person based on ummm a lot of things lol.

And then there's healthy relations. In all the ether it would be nice to find people who focus on health and well bring in their lives, habits, finances, and relationships.

Who is the prize?

lol everyone is trying on one level or another to have a good life, and we look for someone who can add value to our personal, sexual, financial, and social life.

If you've built a good life for yourself, you're less willing to make compromise.

If you've achieved some level of value, you want to exchange that for something that is equal.

It's all about what is your status in life, the value you've built on yourself, and taking that value with someone else to make a relationship.

hahahmm · Accepted Answer

Traditional men are the prize from female POV according to scientific studies like https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/women-who-stray/201812/feminists-think-sexist-men-are-sexier-woke-men

From my own POV traditional men in a serious relationship are the prize because by definition they are the provider and leader.

Many men don’t figure this out when they’re young. Especially if they were raised by a single mom or soft dad.

Simplismilez · Accepted Answer

People. aren't prizes to be won. Sure in a relationship you have to put in effort if you want it to last and potentially build upon that together.
I once had a guy that I was really into say that he didn't like that fact that he couldn't 'have' me. And that didn't sit right with me. I feel like at that point I was a possession for him to have and no a person he respected. Needless to say I lost interest after that.

Brainsbeforebeauty · Accepted Answer

Neither... People aren't "prizes"... People should be a "blessing" in your life... A prize is something you win, a relationship is something you build together... And no ONE man or woman is better just for being a man or a woman, that goes by the individuals in the relationship not by a gender...

Sonorous · Answer

I personally would wanna be in a relationship where we both think each other are the prize.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

If you have chosen wisely (and that is your responsibility,) your partner is the prize for you. And if your partner has chosen wisely, you are the prize for him or her. But if you chose my first wife, very soon, you will be saying, "Return To Hell, Daemon!"

pervertedjester · Answer

Depends on who grabbed the secret decoder ring first.

KennethNoisewater · Answer

This question is like an onion. I am going to use the lady as the example only because I'm a guy saying it. I have no intention of coming off sexist. If you are a female reading it just flip the gender.

If you would be considered a "dime piece" or trophy wife, I would consider you a prize. It's in the name itself. Trophies are prizes. But the next layer in the onion is the more important one if you ask me. I am big on Respect and on attitude doesn't matter how much of a trophy you are, if you are a piece of shit, you're no prize to me. That's when I take the title.

RingOfFire · Answer

I don't understand this question. The only interpretation that I could make sense of is that you are asking who has to compete harder to win the "prize" in a relationship and therefore the other sex IS the prize.

With that understanding I answered that women are the prize because there is far more competition among men for women than the other way around. Men have to put it a lot more effort to "win" the prize. Women typically can sit back and enjoy the men engaging in mortal combat with each other to win their affection.

YHL6965 · Answer

In my opinion, both should feel like the other is a prize as I think that's how you feel when you are in love. However, nowadays, more and more women tend to think that they are the prize, that just having a vagina is enough to be venerated as a goddess. Fortunately, these women are not the majority but I think this mentality has spread more than usual lately. Some men also think in a similar way, that they are somewhat gods but I think there are a bit more women thinking they are the prize than men. I could be wrong though.

VanillaSalt · Answer

I want it to be both but is seems that society has decided otherwise. Women are the precious and men are just the ring bearers delivering them back into which they came... babies.

So trick question... women are viewed as more important and precious.

AlienParasite · Answer

Both? I would say none but it's not an option. When I hear the term prize referring to a partner I see it as not actually caring about the relationship but about status, beign able to brag and the superficial part of it. A relationship is not something you win, is something you work on.

But regardless of none or both, the thing is everybody, no matter the gender, could be considered a price to win by some people out there.

TheUniqueOne96 · Answer

In terms of winning the other over, women because guys generally have to be the one to win the other over.

When in an actual relationship, I think both are each other's prize, it shouldn't be one doing everything whilst the other does nothing and decides whether or not to keep them, it takes two.

A relationship should benefit both equally, not just the guy doing everything for the woman and hoping she keeps him.

Poppykate · Answer

Neither. A relationship is about working hard on yourself (so that you are a better partner and at a minimum contribute your fair share- but ideally take on more if needed) and work towards common goals of the relationship.

Jjjjgghhh · Answer

Obviously woman

pros: look good, hot, fucking them feels amazing, they are cute and sweet, loveable

cons: have a bitchy attitude once a month

guys pros: were nice friendly people at all times
cons: we don’t look physically good at all, we’re not loyal, we don’t know how to pleasure in the bedroom, sex with us don’t be feel good cos we look ugly

as u see woman are much better than men

Silver158 · Answer

I go into dates at least with the mindset that I'm the prize and she has to impress me. I feel this is the best way to operate as plenty of women seem to be looking for guys they can take advantage of in terms of free food or using their resources etc. So the minute I smell that I'm out.

jcnum10 · Answer

Depends on da relationship.
Some relationship the guy is a better person if he treats people and his so better.
Or if da woman is the person who does dat then it's da woman.
Sometimes both are the prize.

Lionman95 · Answer

the prize is possible bonding we call relationship. The key is that both find a way to share their life without loosing themselves.

Phoenix98 · Answer

I think both the man and the woman should feel like a prize because in an ideal relationship she is your prize and you are hers.

JustTheTrue · Answer

Both. She is the prize for him and he is the prize for her.

Truthatanycost · Answer

You need only ask yourself who desires relationships the most...

pigoat · Answer

From both perspectives the answer is both But it's funny how men get no love on the voting poll  Rofl

Anonymous · Answer

No one's the "prize". In my opinion, the "prize" is a happy relationship.

Anonymous · Answer

Today's women certainly consider themselves the prize, judging by their behavior. They expect to be pursued, they expect men to pay for dates, etc.

StupidIntellect · Answer

If God isn't a part of the relationship then there will never be a prize.

AlongCameCindy · Answer

Women are more considered a "price" as tend to be more objectified.

bamesjond0069 · Answer

The prize is whoever is like a 10 out of 10 overall attractiveness. It could be the man or the woman or both. Depends on the people.

Anonymous · Answer

Whichever partner is more attractive usually. The other one kisses their ass.

EssenceOfLight · Answer

It's perfect when she thinks I am the prize and I think she is one.

FriendlyEnigma · Answer

Both people should feel special, not one or the other smh

sszatkow · Answer

I would say the prize is whoever is competed more for. Definitely women.

Liam_Hayden · Answer

It could be either, both, or neither. It depends upon the relationship and the people involved.

Wolkmi · Answer

Women, is biology. I wish it were men but not, maybe there is a shortage of men, men would become more valued but since that day...

Anonymous · Answer

Both. Both offer each other something great if it’s mature and healthy.

Anonymous · Answer

Women are, but men are secretly gay, so they don’t see it that way.

Guanfei · Answer

Neither. The prize is the joy you get in that relationship.

admles · Answer

The relationship itself is the prize, it's why you need to work as a team to achieve it.

KingChris08 · Answer

Not calling any women a trophy but I think they’re the prize in a relationship

Unit1 · Answer

If the prize is  only either,  you'll lose.

MannMitAntworten · Answer

The relationship itself.

Nawlins34 · Answer

Both, or it simply won't last.

MCheetah · Answer

The "prize?" Both? ... What?

havingfun101 · Answer

Looks fade, money grows.

legalboxers · Answer

she's always the prize

CriticalDiscourse · Answer

We're not trophies.

An_Impulse · Answer

depends on the person really.

Pete671 · Answer

The relationship itself is the prize for both,,,

Wise4myage · Answer

It should always be both.

andy530 · Answer

That is all a matter of perspective

Dinosaursandanime65 · Answer

The kill is more important than the prize

memer2020 · Answer

a broken heart and a lack of faith in humanity

knight2468 · Answer

The man is giver so he is the prize

Bluemax · Answer

Love is the prize.

Asianguy123 · Answer

Men get sex women get money

Yep12345678 · Answer

The girl is the prize, without a doubt.

David_171 · Answer

The doggo. Duh

b5fan · Answer

The Baby!

Anonymous · Answer

I would say the women I could never be a prize

OddBeMe · Answer

The prize is sex.

ñoñez · Answer

Women are amazing!

Anonymous · Answer

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