are most men like the man show?
POSTED BY: sanmi
UPDATED: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 02:45
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Originally posted by zoid:
Sanmi:
I like the original "Man Show" with Jimmie Kimmel and Adam Carolla; the new hosts, not nearly so much. I've also liked "The Daily Show" since its inception. But I realize that these shows are exaggerating issues for the sake of comedy, and doing it well.
I like those two crazy guys too. They are funny as heck.
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Originally posted by zoid:
As to your other concerns, my advice is that guys are visually motivated; but, not exclusively driven by images. Say -- for instance -- you like cooking shows; are you going to seriously cook then eat everything presented on your favorite show? Probably not (although you might commit the instructions to paper). Just because they're on the menu, that doesn't mean you've got to try them all. Same with virtually every guy. We like pretty girls; but it doesn't mean we want to touch 'em, especially if we've been lucky enough to find a woman who'll tolerate us on a long-term basis. But being tolerant is as key to any relationship as is being sensitive to the other person's feelings.
Behavoral research concludes that most men are more aroused by visual sexual stimuli than women, and conversely that women are more aroused by fantasy than men. Like all the movies we love, there has to be room for imagination and time for story telling. That's right, women actually like their dirty movies to have a plot. As with real life, women need a context for their arousal, whereas men are more responsive to raw sexual activity.
There are plenty of softcore erotica nowadays that are produced by women (with both male and female actors) and are directed at these female market segment in mind. More stories and a little blurry of the hump and bump. More relationships and less corny pickup lines.
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Originally posted by zoid:
With any luck, you'll find someone with a decent soul (especially since physical beauty eventually fades), and forgive them their minor errors. Emotional or physical abuse, or infidelity are not minor, and a decision would be required. Looking at a little cheesecake -- or beefcake for the ladies (some guys?) -- without sticking a finger in for a surreptitious taste, is only natural and should not be taken as a crushing defeat to your self-image. It only means that your significant other has a healthy appetite and the correct sexual orientation for your relationship. (Edit, for clarification) If your 'man-animal' likes curling up next to you on the settee with a cup of cocoa while y'all debate the merits of Brad Pitt's buns or Ben Affleck's eyes, there's probably a storm on your horizon. (End edit)
As long as you don't try to 'wall off' a man's essential nature from his married behavior, and he makes concessions to your essential needs by including you in his emotional life, it's fairly easy for two folks to become partners for life. You've got to have your own self-esteem though, not just become a satellite of the other person; one must be a viable entity on their own, before they are ready to enter a partnership of equals.
I agree, it's not a complete mind-meld, and neither is it two separate individuals. A little of both - more like a set of binary star.
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Originally posted by zoid:
Respectfully,
zoid
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The man show is capitalizing on something that you will never get away from. And that is that all normal men are attracted to features of a woman’s body that represent reproductive strength. Men don't even understand what it is that draws them sometimes but young, well developed, trim, curvy women are the most suited to have children. Heck the men may not even want children.. but it's instinct.
You may find your dream partner.. he may love you dearly in every way you wish him to.. and he will still 'notice' other women. There is nothing he can do about it; I remember my mother being very upset with my father for his looking at others.. my father never cheated and I'm sure he loved my mother very much but he couldn't help but notice.
The man show capitalizes on this instinct and behavior and embraces it. Your job is to find a man who has good self control, is committed to you and your marriage, has good values, and who loves you. good luck.,
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I believe the Brits are refering to things such as the Man Show as "lout culture". Pretty clever those Brits. 
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As a man I like to feel that I am a carring sensitive person who cares for others and feels that the degredation of women in shows like that is appalling. But, I would be lying if I didn't say that there is at least a little bit of truth in that show. Almost every heterosexual males brain stops functioning at the sight of an attractive woman. In the words of Jeff Foxworthy "Men are simple they want a beer and to see something naked".
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Pretty clever from the same folks who did Benny Hill. Yeah, so the same people who don't like "lout culture" don't like Benny Hill - what's the diff? These smart folks are as capable of producing the same "lout culture" as the rest.
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Originally posted by Ghoulman:
I believe the Brits are refering to things such as the Man Show as "lout culture". Pretty clever those Brits.
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