Can You Understand Men Without Being In A Relationship? (by AzNgUrl3510)

"My friend and I had this argument the other day about understanding men. She suggested that in order to know how guys are and understand men, you have to be in a serious relationship. I disagree - I think you can understand them by just interacting your own father, brother or best guy friend.

I have to admit, I never been in a serious relationship. I've dated lots of guys, but nothing really serious. I can say that I know how guys are. I grew up with a father, older brother, boy cousins, friends (boys), etc.and I've seen how they interact. She argues nope, when you start being in a serious relationship, guys won't treat you as nicely as in the beginning, and you will finally see them for who they are."

Can you understand men without being in a serious relationship?



Now I'm going to have to say that this is a yes and a no situation. First of all no one will ever fully, entirely, truly understand men. Not even men themselves. All men are different. You may be capable of understanding certain kinds of men quite well, but never all of them. That being said OF COURSE you can understand men without being in a relationship with them regardless if it's serious or not. We have brothers and fathers and uncles and cousins and FRIENDS for a reason. Can you give someone advice without actually being in the exact situation yourself? Yes? same with understanding pretty much anything. Small background with problem solving or in this case with dealing with men in some way leads to knowledge in some areas of mandom. lol So there you have it. At least this is what I'm sticking with.