I saw an article in a magazine about six forbidden zones for men, and it struck me as somewhat laughable. Men really do have a tough life. It seems the saying that men are actually more vulnerable than women isn't just empty talk. Looking at this long list of forbidden zones for men, it's no wonder men always say they face many challenges. But are these challenges created by women, or are they shackles men have put on themselves? Men will probably say that women forced them into this situation. So what exactly are these six forbidden zones for men? Men can see which one applies to them.
1. Being ridiculed for being timid and cowardly
The tale of a hero rescuing a damsel in distress has existed since ancient times, reflecting the universal attraction men have for beautiful women. Therefore, in their hearts, every man aspires to be a hero admired by a beautiful woman. Unfortunately, we live in a civilized society, so there aren't that many beautiful women who require men with strong physiques to act as their protectors. However, this doesn't mean men will abandon their heroic dreams. For men, mocking them for being cowardly is nothing more than a veiled insult, implying they lack manliness.
Second: People criticize my appearance.
I always thought only women cared about their appearance, but men do too. Recently, a friend of mine got a girlfriend and started feeling that his physique, while decent, wasn't muscular enough to give her a sense of security. His girlfriend, however, said he was quite muscular. This shows that a man's insecurity about his appearance often stems from psychological pressure. What women care about isn't how tall, strong, or handsome a man is; they care more about his sincerity. It's said that men care about others' opinions of their appearance because they're confident in their genes, just like short men often hope to find tall women. They hope to compensate for their perceived shortcomings through complementarity. Therefore, if a woman criticizes a man's appearance, he might interpret it as a lack of confidence in his genes.
Three: Praising another man in front of him
Just as women don't like men praising another woman in front of them, men also mind women praising another man in front of them, even if that man is a relative or a friend. Men simply can't tolerate it. If a woman is with him but constantly praises another man, it not only makes him feel looked down upon, but it's also incredibly foolish. Think about it: most men are concerned about their image, especially in front of the woman they love. They crave her approval. Praising another man in front of him is essentially telling him that there's another man who's better than him. And if that man happens to be someone he knows, what man could tolerate that?
Fourth: Having one's shortcomings exposed
It's a matter of saving face, but it also involves how one conducts oneself. Imagine if a woman were exposed for having double eyelid surgery on a certain day, at a certain time, and in a certain place—I think she would feel extremely uncomfortable, right? The saying goes, "Don't hit someone in the face, don't insult someone by revealing their weaknesses." Revealing someone's shortcomings is inherently petty behavior, and even with the closest lovers, one shouldn't easily cross this line. A smart woman should know when silence is golden. A little bit of feigned ignorance is always the highest level of wisdom in life. Those who are outspoken often offend others. A man's failures are like a scar; he should be left to heal himself. A woman should learn to forget things a little.
5. Publicizing one's private life
I remember knowing a woman who always loved to talk about her relationship with her husband. She'd say things like how she washed his underwear one day, only to have it blown away by the wind while she hung it out to dry on the balcony, or how she bought several cans of soda and rolls of toilet paper and would have to ask her husband for reimbursement that night, even mentioning how her husband snored. Everyone has two sides. Her husband was a man of some social standing, with many supporters in public and private. But at home, all men let their guard down and reveal their true selves. At that moment, he was also unguarded, picking his nose and scratching his head. If a woman uses your secrets as gossip, it's like exposing his vulnerabilities and weaknesses to someone else. He'll feel betrayed and become reluctant to show his true self to you.
Six: Sexual Performance
Every man desires to be sexually capable and stamina-bound, but men inevitably experience periods of weakness. A woman's attitude towards these moments significantly impacts a man's future performance. What's particularly problematic is that some women enjoy publicizing their marital incompetence. It's important to understand that male inadequacy isn't always a physiological issue; many problems stem from psychological factors. A woman's ridicule can contribute to a man's perceived "psychological inadequacy." For example, the woman I mentioned earlier, whose husband was frequently absent from home, was well-known. Because she hadn't conceived after many years of marriage and feared ridicule, she spread rumors about her husband's sexual performance. I imagine that for a man, sexual inadequacy is far more serious than financial instability. So, this man openly appeared with young, beautiful women, demonstrating that he wasn't impotent, but rather lacked sexual interest in his wife. Whether this was merely for show or not, we don't know. What I do know is that regardless of ability or inadequacy, women shouldn't publicize such matters.
