Why do men tend to gravitate toward violent activities, and why am I an exception?
144756
There's nothing wrong with that at all.  My boyfriend is like that as well.  He doesn't care for sports, in fact, I watch more sports than he does.  And he's not into video games, violent or not.  Nor does he hunt.  It's perfectly normal that you're that way.  So, don't sweat it!  In fact, I find it a turn on that he's not turned on by sports.  hehe
1052525
You say that like it is a bad thing. Dangerous activities are good for men. Some sports are dangerous. Most are good for exercising our bodies, pushing our strength to a higher level, and giving us a non-combat outlet for our aggressiveness. \n\nFeminizing men is a bad thing.
792200
A lot of men like to spank women, so it's fairly normal as long as you don't get out of hand with it.
635863
To macho guys,  who want to be in control, yes I guess it is. To a lot of guys, though, it's a big turn-on.\n\nJust first be in decent physical condition and at least average attractive, or normal-looking.\nAnd not crazy. Or abusing drugs or alcohol beyond the recreational phase.\n\nStandard Answer-to-all-questions-like- this: Be yourself. If you can't do that, find out how to be yourself.\nIf aggressiveness suits you, go with it.
650288
Forget about the whole "we're so much better than animals" thing. Our animal instincts still affect us, even though it's not apparent. The "fight and flight" instinct is still prominent in our systems.\n\nSo when man murders outside of "he'll kill me first" then it's a mental thing that they are willing to do. Does that mean that we're all capable outside of that, sure. We just decide that a person's life isn't as important as ours (which is what hunters have when they hunt, no hunter things of the animal as an equal). So if you can value a life over your own, then it's possible.
896924
bad boys are exhilarating!!!    i like to be kept on my toes!!;-)\n\nreally though i like to find guys who are caring, etc. after you get to know them.  but in the beginning i'm into the a**holes.  its a rush to be overpowered and out of control once in a while!!\n\n;-)
603299
Aparently this question deals with the pysche of majority of men. There may be exceptions as well, some of them at the other extreme.\n\nMen prefer dominance over women, and in many cases over other men also. This dominance gives them a sense of security and sometimes protectiveness over women. But we shall take of the first case only here. In general, men are physically stronger than their female counterparts. This gives them the source of their physical dominance. In order to make themselves mentally dominant as well, so as to complete their domination over their wives, they require at least two aspects.\n\nFirstly, men tend to be emotionally less open. This renders them less prone to disappointments due to minor details. This is one source of power. The other arena where the mental game is played is in the domain of finance. If men can earn more than their womenfolk, they can be the single source of power in their home. This leads them to desiring that their wives be financially dependent on them. In the past this meant a preference for housewives. The trend is gradually changing to a situation where men insist on potential wives earning less than them. This has been proved by recent studies, wherein less than 10% of men have considered getting married to women earning more than them.
773179
what about going to gym, or buying boxing bag and everytime u feel like getting violent, u simply punch that, instead of hurting someone. u can yell during that as well:]
24413
I've always believed in the pervasive influence of our Primal Instincts - the family or group behaviors our genders developed as primitive, or "cave dwelling" sentient beings.  So there are certain primitive behavioral traits that we humans cannot escape completely, like young teens wanting to rebel and escape the influence of their parents so they can establish their own place in this world, or men's instinct for confrontation and battle as a way to protect his family and provide meat for their survival.  Women have more natural instincts for nurturing, rather than confrontation, since they've spent more time with their offspring, and for working out problems within the village through group discussion.  This means men have always had somewhat of a hidden fear or envy of women being closer to, and therefore more of an influence on, their children, because the men were usually away somewhere hunting or fighting, etc.  In other words, we are going to have to try the more conciliatory open-minded approach of a mother in leading this planet's single Super Power someday soon. For obviously our current throw-our-weight-around, lead-with-our-military-might, approach is not working too well anymore, as evidenced by the sorry record of our current idiotic Commander-in-Chief.  Mrs. Clinton may or may not be the best choice for such a role, but we'd better get used to seriously considering women on the Presidential ballot, and actually taking a chance with same, before we find the USA has no more friends left in this world!
798871
I don't think it's really abnormal to be worried and "parionded" especially if your family members have been attacked and raped and you live in a high-crime area.  It's reasonable to be fearful and cautious if you or someone close to you has been a victim of a crime.  It's only if it becomes extreme like if you can't sleep, jump at every noise and can't leave the house that you may need therapy.
48765
I think I speak for all men when I say this. "Bring us the action movies! We adore those action packed movies. Sure, some prefer romance(more women like), but men hit movies are mainly action.
317605
I was raised in a lot of violence. I once (the only fight I have ever been in) beat up my father. It was the scariest thing I have ever felt, like a blinding rage. Neither of us won, as far as I can tell there is no winning in violence. My brother walked in and stopped me, I was so crazy in that moment that I didn't even know what I was doing. I just knelt down next to him and wept. No victory was won that day, I felt no better, had not gotten even.
402315
You have an anti social personality and are likely to develop into extremely violent tendencies. You should talk to a psychiatrist about this.
537193
i think  men do that becasuse they are animals . men can always be dogs and act like such an immature baby .it will happen all the time but you have to let it go even if you get feed up with it you just have to tell yourself it's a test of self control i don't want to let this stress me . that's what i try to do when someone really makes me angry . just remember men can be pigs and they might just act that way when their little buddies ae around.
670799
Argumentative, and the tendency to nag.  You can't blame us totally, it's anatomy.  When confronted with an adverse situation, the portion of our brain which lights up is the portion responsible for conversing.  A man on the other hand, the portion that lights up is the "combat mode."  \n\nSo in a fight, a man would eventually want to slap a girl who can't stop talking.  Now I hope you guys understand us better.
956704
So many violent reactions - Just what the man in the question was obviously seeking.\n\nI was glad to see that someone thought of that and said they would get away rather than have violence visited upon them.\n\nThese type of violent people are are the dross of society and their actions are hurtful but it is worth the pain, humiliation and risk of serious violence to respond to it?\n\nCommon sense says no.
535623
I think we are all capable of doing just that in some, if not many circumstances...the trick is, when it really comes down to that split instant of...pull the trigger or not...Well, been there, and I chose not to..a life for anger?? a life for ???? Just could not justify actions that extreme, and I am not religious...just could not justify it in my head ... in that split moment. I would like to think that most of us would come to the same decision.