Askmen.com: The Closest a Woman Can Get to Understanding Men
One of the most popular websites directed towards the male audience is askmen.com (http://www.askmen.com/). From polls on dating to tips on how to get a promotion at work, this website has all the information about life a guy could possibly need. The female site most similar to this one is Cosmopolitan (http://www.cosmopolitan.com/), where a female can look at trendy fashions and relationship advice. Although these sites have some similar topics, a lot of the information is completely different. Why is this? How can two articles on the exact same topic, such as relationships, be completely different from one another? The reason for this is that men and women often look at things from a very different point of view; therefore, in order to get a complete picture on the topic, it would be advantageous to look on both websites. Another suggestion, which |
may seem counter intuitive, would be to look on the opposite sexes' website for a more accurate view. So, even though Cosmopolitan was made for women to read, I sometimes read askmen.com to better understand how men might view a similar topic. I think it’s important, in relationships especially, to consider the other’s person’s point of view. Attempting to understand how the opposite sex typically thinks and responds in certain situations can be very valuable.
Even though not all men and women fit their assigned gender roles, it is clear that men and women think very differently and tend to have different interests. This is why it can be surprising to see a female who’s heavily into sports or a male who enjoys getting a manicure. While certain aspects, such as a woman who likes to get her hair done, can be an attractive quality to the opposite sex, some surprising common interests between men and women can be a breath of fresh air. |