"All men are womanizers," "All men are lecherous"... Do you often hear these kinds of statements? Recently, the Huffington Post published the "5 most common misconceptions about men."
Misconception 1: There's only sex, no love. Many women believe that "men only think about sex, not love." This is a complete misunderstanding. Men yearn for unity with their partners, and sex is precisely this desire. It's about both partners becoming one, sharing passion, and experiencing love together. The reason men are often perceived as "unromantic" is because their masculinity makes them more reserved and less adept at expressing emotions.
Misconception 2: All men are womanizers. Many women, when watching movies or TV dramas, will say, "All men are like that, so fickle," once they see a "playboy" who is promiscuous. Even if he hasn't done anything outrageous, he'll still be labeled as "having the desire but not the courage." But in real life, this type of man is extremely rare and cannot represent the vast majority of men.
Myth 3: Men are more likely to cheat. In fact, men tend to prefer stable, long-term relationships over one-night stands when it comes to sexual partners. Recent research has found that women are at greater risk in extramarital affairs. A UK survey of 3,000 adults revealed that 40% of women admitted to having cheated, compared to only 30% of men.
Myth 4: Increased likelihood of promiscuity. While libido does increase with rising testosterone levels, increased libido does not equate to promiscuity. Men who engage in casual sex are a very small minority. Research shows that most men and women have only one long-term sexual partner. Since the 1970s, there has been a consensus on the standards of a "good man": respected, decent, and faithful.
Misconception Five: Old habits die hard. "I don't think you'll ever change," is a common complaint women make about their husbands. In reality, men have changed significantly. Compared to 40 years ago, men are less discriminatory towards women, and most men want their wives to have their own careers and desire gender equality in marriage. The above content is exclusively authorized for use and may not be reproduced without the copyright holder's permission.
