Why do I want male attention so much?

[Anonymous]

I always want their validation. I only feel good about myself if at least one young male is validating me. It's weird, because I have a perfectly fine relationship with my father. But, I still most primarily care about what young males think. I'm 18.

[D_Bone_Steak]

Attention is to women as what sex is to men. We both crave both but women tend to really just want attention and the sex might happen, and for us dudes it's the opposite where we crave the sex and the attention might happen. If you learn self-validation you'll avoid a lot of bullshit you're going to cause your relationship.

[CA4444]

Finally someone gets it lol

[Spiritofn]

A psychological niche. You have a father so you validate male opinion.


Or at least that’s the answer your were hoping to hear… (y)

[Asker]

No, that doesn't really explain much in my opinion.

[Spiritofn]

I guess don’t have a father next time around or brother etc. and see if you still validate male opinion? Or perhaps you would have to learn to validate their opinions through trial and error.

[Asker]

It's more stereotyped that women without fathers or good father figures want more validation

[Spiritofn]

Is more better or is better better…

[CA4444]

Yeah it’s normal, im still wanting a lot of attention and I’m 30 😂 self worth and validation is a life long journey

[TheMajesticKing777]

Deep down people like validation from the opposite gender, some just more than others

[britishbby]

What are you classing as young men, im 20 would that count?

[Asker]

18 to 23. It would. But if you're getting any ideas, you're probably too far away to go on any dates or anything

[britishbby]

I can enjoy a lady from afar 😂 but the fact u thought the only thing was the distance I'm flattered

[iamgroot400]

At your age there are a lot of hormones that will make you crave this type of attention. Completely normal.

[Anonymous]

You are a female.

[Asker]

Even assuming that isn't a misogynistic statement (like 90% of this dumb website), I'm more desperate for their validation than the average female.

[Opinion Owner]

It’s not “mIs0gYnIsTiC” to make factual statements about females that you simply don’t like.
It is a factual biological trait that women want the attention of males.
This is not a universal statement saying ALL Women... it is a factual general basis.

[Asker]

Whatever you say. I'm still more desperate than average.