The Mansplainer’s Curse: Is it Ruining Friendships and Love Life?

We all have that one friend who just can’t help but explain everything, even when it’s not needed. Meet Tom, the friendly neighborhood ‘mansplainer’. He’s a great guy, but his constant need to explain everything to his female friends has them wondering if this habit is the reason behind his unsuccessful love life. Could his ‘mansplaining’ be the invisible enemy of his romantic endeavors? Let’s delve into their dilemma. ️‍♀️

Meet Tom, the Weekend Movie Buddy

The Pessimist with a Twist

The Unwanted Lessons

The Mansplaining Confirmation ️‍♀️

Tom’s Love Life Woes

The Tinder Struggle

The Mansplaining Dilemma

The Fear of Hurting Feelings

The Big Question

The Good Intentions

When Good Intentions Meet Tough Love

Tom, our friendly neighborhood ‘mansplainer’, is facing a love life crisis. His friends are torn between wanting to help him and fearing they might hurt his feelings. They wonder if his habit of ‘mansplaining’ is the invisible enemy sabotaging his romantic endeavors. Is it fair to point out a behavior that might be an integral part of who he is? Or should they let him figure it out on his own? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this tricky situation…

NTA but maybe phrase it differently. Fragile egos break down.

“Call him out on his mansplaining tendencies. It might help.”

Engaging NTA comment about addressing arrogance in a relationship.

NTA. Man here: he can grow up and get over it, or he can be miserable the rest of his life. Those are his options.

“Debbie downer” mansplainer ruins dates. Negative attitude is exhausting.

NTA. Don’t sugarcoat mansplaining. Let him wear the sexist shoe!

Help a friend with his mansplaining habit and dating troubles!

“Stop babying him. Treat men like they’re strong and capable.” ✊

NTA, calling out mansplaining and its impact on relationships.

NTA – Why are you friends with this person? Be honest.

NTA – Friend tries to help arrogant guy change his ways

Offering dating advice: YWNBTA if asked, YWBTA if unsolicited.

Depends on if he’s asked for advice. Sad if integral.

Engaging with a mansplainer: how to navigate the conversation gracefully

Calling out a shitty personality with a touch of sarcasm. NTA

When he doesn’t listen, love and friendships suffer.

Why do we want him to succeed? He’s insufferable!

“Well, actually… I kid. You’re NTA! “

Woman calls out mansplainer on bad date. No second chances!

Men’s fragility in dating advice sparks heated debate.

To tell or not to tell? The fine line of advice.

Constructive communication is key to addressing bothersome behavior

Patiently handling mansplainer, but ‘f***ing stop it’ is better!

NTA, but therapy might be the *magic* word for him

Helping Tom improve his dating life without labeling him.

NTA. Call him out! ‍♀️ Mansplaining is infuriating and disrespectful.

Teaching him a lesson without being an a-hole. YWNBTA

Mansplaining and negativity: a major dating turn off! NTA

Call out the mansplainer, but don’t stoop to his level.

NTA. Communicate gently about his tendency to dominate conversations.

NTA, but his mansplaining won’t stop; it’s ruining his relationships.

Having him over every weekend? That’s exhausting! You’re NTA!

Helping a pessimist friend overcome negativity. NTA

Age doesn’t stop the mansplaining! Frustrating but hilarious

Navigating the delicate balance of offering advice without being TA

Navigating communication with a mansplainer can be tricky.

When he won’t stop talking and you just want to escape

NTA. Call him out for mansplaining. No need to baby him.

Engagingly addressing mansplaining and offering advice for better communication

Engagingly suggest addressing mansplaining without mentioning his relationship issues.

Has he faced backlash for mansplaining?

Assertive communication needed to address mansplaining. Share examples, not insults.

“Tom, you’re doing it again.” NTA. Mansplainer needs a reality check!

NTA for calling out the mansplainer and his BS stories.

Not the a**hole. Let’s hear the juicy details!

NTA, but be prepared for his fragile ego to shatter.

Helping a friend: NTA, tough convo but worth it!

Good luck getting through to him.

Using humor to address a serious issue.

Navigating the delicate balance of avoiding offense and expressing concerns

Calling out the fake commenters!

NTA: Help your friend understand his mansplaining behavior.

“No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care.”

NTA. Wise move. Concerned about untreated depression.

Helping a mansplainer understand the impact of his behavior

NTA, but suggest a dating coach for better relationship advice.

Engagingly suggest asking for permission before giving relationship advice.

Calling out a sexist without starting a war.

The backlash against ‘mansplaining’ and its impact on relationships.

When someone shows you who they are, believe them.

NTA suggests offering a “mock date” to critique his manners

“NTA. He’s been giving you unsolicited ‘advice’ for this whole time, so I think you doing the same is just consistent. Phrasing it, however, will likely be the challenge. Maybe wait until he mansplains again and use that as an in the moment chance to bring it up as an example – is this how the conversations also go on dates, are they asking for this explanation or is it unsolicited, do you get the feeling that maybe they don’t like it or feel talked down to etc.”

Calling out misogyny is necessary, no one should get a pass!

Explaining to a sexist friend the importance of equality.

NTA, but choose your words wisely.

NTA, but consider using “condescension” instead of “mansplaining”.

Tom’s impressive plate-stacking skills leave everyone in awe!

Engaging with a pessimistic mansplainer: How to handle the situation?