Do you feel that growing up surrounded by women or men influences relationships with the both genders later on?

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I'd say yes. Having grown up and passed most of my life almost exclusively by women made sure I have no problem interacting with them; while I have some issues and difficulties in bonding with other men. What about you?

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I grew up, only girl, with four brothers. And nearly twice as male cousins as female. When I got into school got along better with boys.

Did I find it influenced my relations? I am a very confident self-assured woman. What people would call "powerful". Women are, on average, a petty jealous sort. I don't like them. I don't have time to have any good relations with such people. I don't even have a good relation with my own mother because she's like an average woman a petty jealous sort.

Guys are simpler.

DizzyDesii · Accepted Answer

I don't know. The only men in my life were mainly my grandpa and a few boy cousins. But i grew up with mostly guy friends because i dont really trust girls. Only girl i truly trusted was my mom and not even that now... i was probably only influenced by men in terms of being tomboyish

Dontaaa · Accepted Answer

Yes, it can play a part in how you view a certain gender if you have a really shitty mom/dad.

A lot of "problems" from home, having the idea of misogyny/misandry can possibly start from home if you grow up with shitty women/men.

The irrational hate of all due to growing up with shitty people, starts from how you're brought up it seems.

I can make ither points in why I also say "yes" to your opinion, but I'll leave it there.

Pogi-Paddy-2 · Accepted Answer

I grew up around 5 women, my mom and two sets of identical twins. I have no issues with bonding with women although on the other hand I have had some difficulties bonding with men. Therefore I have had challenges with bonding with men but nothing I wasn't able to overcome.🐼

TurboKid · Answer

I think so and I'm similar but I got the sort of opposite thing. It's like I spent so little time with women growing up, and even my own mother, that I really started to like the company of girls. I like companies of guys just as much but it's like I always felt like something is missing besides sex when I just hang around only guys since maybe I lacked the girls and mother in my own family.

Ez-Bri-Z · Answer

Yeah I think so. I had my mom, but otherwise I had 2 brothers and my dad who were pretty sexist. Despite my generally submissive demeanor, I have absolutely no problem speaking with either gender and I have no problem with being able to hold my own against them if challenged in my beliefs.

On the flip side, my children have two moms. My son is also very soft spoken and generally very respectful. He seems to also get along with male friends just fine. My daughter on the other hand knows her worth and stands up for herself. She is very opinionated like her birth mother. She will definitely have confidence into adulthood.

The_Maphio · Answer

Well you'd naturally absorb notions relative to behaviours and reactions. To habits and general preferences. I'd be exposed to emotional inbalances and I'd probably know what triggers them. Still, I wouldn't live in a woman only homestead if I can avoid it.

PaynefulPleasures · Answer

No I'm an individual as they're their own person I was raised in broken home, so maybe if the circumstances were different 😊

modelUN242 · Answer

I can talk to guys better than girls because I have a close relationship with my brother. Though I'm closer to my mom than dad so I guess I can sort of talk to girls. I prefer talking to girls though because I feel more comfortable.

TheorionMage · Answer

Certainly, as well as the personality quirks of those you experience in your most vulnerable formative years!

Anonymous · Answer

Yeah. I grew up with a single mother and my dads an asshole. I have little to no respect for men, mostly because most men have little to no respect for women. I only show respect to men when they show respect to me, simple as that.

Poppykate · Answer

Yes. 🤔 I grew up in an environment where while the gender roles were equal, men (or my dad at least) was put up on a pedestal. There was certain rules to follow. Once he come home from work, he was to be given his beer/snacks and be left alone to relax. Under no circumstances were we to bother him. Once he made a decision, there was no negotiation. We just accepted it. If he got angry, it was to be all quiet.
I think that in the pass I have chosen lazy men.

Jjpayne · Answer

I totally agree with that! I feel like growing up with two girls, my mom's friends daughters really made me feel less boy like at times... I think that can and could be a factor

HHHHIHHHHHIHHHH · Answer

Yess, also I was never surrounded by people who were dating, and my mom s more of a tomboy, and I feel it was somehow impacting me in a way and my current life

rievious · Answer

I have 2 mom's. I talk more comfortably around women but I don't have a bad relationship with men. I say it doesn't effect anything.

EssenceOfLight · Answer

Yes, people who surround you mold your character. Leadership and being a team player capability is important with boys, social adaptation is useful with girls.

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Subconsciously I think it did. The women in my family are argumentive but yet good people who treated me well.

Ironic_Method · Answer

I grew up with my brother and my dad and I definitely have a bias against men because of it.

msc545 · Answer

I think it probably does although I couldn't say in what way for sure

Joshua0213 · Answer

Wouldn't say so, was around only men 99% of the time and have good friendships with both genders

WesBrewer · Answer

It probably does affect your views, but it mainly depends on the personality and views of those men/women.

EstevanMadrid898 · Answer

Yes for sure I had 2 brothers and 3 sisters so it helped a lot even to communicate to girls

OddBeMe · Answer

Maybe. But then again gay couples are known to be excellent parents with well educated kids.

RCLJT · Answer

World is full of wimpy ass, feminine, blue haired , bisexual/ gay girlie boys, I’m betting 90% grew up without a father figure, so yeah.

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