Politics › Re: Maituta Joins PDP, Picks Zamfara Central Senatorial Form by Omalicious1: 10:33pm On May 14 |
JimmySwaggart: them dey reserve am for Okezie Ikpeazu. Chai...lolz. Wike you do this one. |
Politics › Re: Maituta Joins PDP, Picks Zamfara Central Senatorial Form by Omalicious1: 10:23pm On May 14 |
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Politics › Re: World Bank Locks Instagram Comments As Nigerians Protest Against $1.25bn Loan by Omalicious1: 9:04pm On May 14 |
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Foreign Affairs › Re: Museveni Sworn In As Uganda’s President For 7th Term by Omalicious1: 7:07am On May 14 |
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Romance › Re: Double Standards Or Different Realities? The Way People View Cheating by Omalicious1: 5:24pm On May 12*. Modified: 7:09am On May 13 |
Dpsychologist: DOUBLE STANDARDS OR DIFFERENT REALITIES? THE WAY PEOPLE VIEW CHEATING
This is one of those topics people argue about endlessly, but very few say it plainly.
When a man cheats or has multiple women, and when a woman does the same, society does not react to both in the same way. Some call it unfair. Some call it hypocrisy. But the reality is that people see them differently, whether anyone likes it or not.
A common way this idea is explained is through simple comparisons.
A man moving between multiple women is often likened to someone washing his hands in different bowls. The bowls remain separate. Nothing overlaps.
But when a woman moves between multiple men, the comparison changes. It is seen as many people washing their hands in one bowl. The same space, shared repeatedly.
Another analogy people use is that of a padlock and a key.
A padlock that can be opened by many keys is seen as weak and unreliable. It has lost its purpose.
But a key that can open many padlocks is seen as valuable. It is described as a master key, something rare and worth keeping.
The same pattern shows up again when people talk about cars and drivers.
A car driven by many different drivers is often described as worn out or overused.
But a driver who has handled many cars is called experienced, even exceptional.
These comparisons are used to explain why society reacts differently, even if people disagree with the logic behind them.
Some argue it is rooted in biology. Others say it is shaped by long-standing social norms. Either way, the perception exists, and it influences how people judge behavior.
Whether one sees it as fair or unfair, it remains one of the most debated dynamics in modern relationships.
And the truth is simple.
Life is not always balanced. Life is not always fair.
Cc nlfpmod seun Dominique myndd44 A man and a woman are not the same because they reason differently |
Education › Re: EFCC Raids Akwa Ibom Teaching Hospital, Arrests Professor Eyo Ekpe by Omalicious1: 3:11pm On May 12 |
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Business › Re: When Last Did You See This Currency Notes? by Omalicious1: 7:14am On May 12 |
MONEY247: There's a large scarcity of lower denomination of naira notes. Talk of five naira, 10 naira, 20 naira it's like they have been decommissioned altogether or are produced at very low quantities Inflation has eaten them up |
Family › Re: How Do Men Become Bold, Fearless And Confrontational? by Omalicious1: 6:49am On May 12 |
iyke484real: Good evening fellow Nairalanders.
Something happened today that has really made me question myself as a man, and I sincerely need honest advice from mature minds here.
Earlier today, my younger one went to the field to play football. After some time, he came back home crying seriously with blood rushing from his head. According to him, he had an altercation with someone much bigger than him, and the person picked up a stick and hit him on the head.
Immediately, I became angry and asked him to take me to the field to identify the person that injured him. Deep down, I was expecting myself to react aggressively because I felt any normal man would naturally defend his younger one and confront the person strongly.
When we got there and I saw the guy, something happened to me. Instead of fighting or causing a serious scene, I just started asking questions about what happened. I couldn’t bring myself to react violently or aggressively the way many people probably would have. I eventually carried my younger one and went back home.
Since then, I have been feeling ashamed and disappointed in myself.
The painful part is that this is not the first time I have noticed this about myself. I always seem to avoid problems, confrontations, or situations that may escalate. Even when I am angry, I still start thinking about consequences, expenses, police issues, public embarrassment, injuries, and other complications that may arise if things get out of hand.
Because of this, I often withdraw instead of standing my ground fully.
Now I am beginning to feel like I am too timid and not confrontational enough as a man should be. Sometimes I feel weak, powerless, and unable to command respect the way other men do. I see some people react boldly in difficult situations while I keep overthinking consequences and avoiding escalation.
Honestly, it is affecting the way I see myself.
Please, I need sincere advice from experienced people here:
- How can someone stop being too timid or fearful? - How do you become more confident and confrontational when necessary? - How do you stand your ground as a man without always retreating? - Is this kind of behavior weakness, or is there another way to look at it? - What practical things can I start doing to become mentally stronger and more assertive?
I would genuinely appreciate honest advice, especially from men who may have struggled with similar issues before overcoming them. If you don't stand up and tackle the challenge, it would swallow you one day. |
Business › Re: Many Traders Shutting Down As Transportation Eats Deep Into Profits by Omalicious1: 6:47am On May 12 |
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Education › Re: FG Introduces Mandatory Drug Tests for Secondary School Students by Omalicious1: 10:24pm On May 11 |
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Health › Re: Us-iran Crisis: Condom Prices Could Surge Nationwide By 30%, Says Karex Producer by Omalicious1: 1:43pm On May 11 |
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Politics › Re: Tinubu Cannot Win Sokoto - Deji Adeyanju by Omalicious1: 9:40pm On May 10 |
FuckFuckPastor: I Just Returned From Sokoto, Tinubu Cannot Win There - Deji Adeyanju
Source Question: So how do we stop the rigging?
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Romance › Re: Any Woman Who Demands Money From You Doesn't Like You by Omalicious1: 9:38pm On May 10 |
Goo0dHardDick: Dear men,
If the cost of loving a girl is higher than your cost of living, be wise and leave her for someone who can afford her cost of living, or she may be your cost of dying. If you must maintain anything as a man, let it be your money, not your honey, and your business, not your sweetness, or it may lead to your weakness.
Yes, eating out once a month is romantic. But when you have to eat out everyday, it becomes problematic and could make you erratic. You only owe a duty of financial care to your wife. Any woman who demands that of you may affect how far you go in life. Society had created so many feminine spineless men, hence masculinity is endangered. A woman that truly loves you won't ask you for money for her basic up keep. |
Foreign Affairs › Re: Iran Is Considering Asserting Control Over Seven Major Undersea Internet Cables by Omalicious1: 3:23pm On May 10 |
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Politics › Re: Chinese Firms To Operate Warri, Port Harcourt Refineries by Omalicious1: 12:20pm On May 10 |
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Travel › Re: Countries with Highest Cost of Living by Omalicious1: 12:17pm On May 10 |
DrMB: Is Your Salary Keeping Up? Ever feel like your paycheck vanishes before the month even ends? You aren't imagining it; the cost of living is hitting record highs across the globe. From the luxury streets of Monaco to the tech hubs of the US, the price of simply "existing" varies wildly. Which of these numbers shocks you the most? Could you imagine spending nearly $7k a month just to cover the basics in Monaco? Or does seeing the US and UK sitting so close together change your perspective on moving abroad? 👇 Drop a comment below: How does your current city compare to these averages? Is it time to relocate, or are you staying put? On what basis is this statistics being arranged? It is by number of celebrities visiting those places, politicians having properties in those places or is it by the basic minimum wage in those places? |
Politics › Re: APC Governors Forum splits as Governors Uzodimma & Abiodun lead rival factions by Omalicious1: 10:09am On May 09 |
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Politics › Re: Nuhu Ribadu Visits JD Vance And Marco Rubio by Omalicious1: 10:05am On May 09 |
seunmsg: Nigeria’s National Security Advisor, Nuhu Ribadu Meets JD Vance And Marco Rubio
Source All na usual lyrics while the killing continues |
Politics › Re: Makinde Picks Abimbola Adekambi As Successor by Omalicious1: 11:42am On May 08 |
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Politics › Re: Makinde Picks Abimbola Adekambi As Successor by Omalicious1: 6:16am On May 08 |
soccerlite: Maybe in your own state, but Not in Oyo state It's a Nigerian thing, so I shall be watching closely. |
Politics › Re: Hope Uzodimma Removed As Progressive Governors Forum Chairman by Omalicious1: 6:15am On May 08 |
fergie001: The meeting is still ongoing as of press time and a new chairman of the forum is expected to be announced soon
SOURCE Please was Fubara present in the meeting, I wan check something abeg.
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Business › Re: Dangote Plans 20,000MW Power Investment To Tackle Nigeria’s Electricity Gap by Omalicious1: 7:00pm On May 07 |
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Politics › Re: “I Will Consult Widely” – Goodluck Jonathan Responds To Fresh Calls To Contest by Omalicious1: 3:30pm On May 07 |
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Politics › Re: Makinde Picks Abimbola Adekambi As Successor by Omalicious1: 3:28pm On May 07 |
soccerlite: Does incumbent picking his preferred candidate automatically translate to victory
So it's seyi that will tell where voters will vote Abi Of course it's Seyi. Until Nigerians rise and conquer the following, we are just a joke to the political class. 1. Weaponized poverty 2. Weaponized ignorance 3. Weaponized religion 4. Weaponized tribalism Until we overcome the above 4 points, we aren't ready |
Politics › Re: Nearly 1,000 Insurgents, Families Surrender In North-east – Nigerian Army by Omalicious1: 11:43am On May 07 |
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Politics › Re: Joseph Tegbe: I Can’t Promise 24-hour Power But Nigerians Will See Improvements by Omalicious1: 11:42am On May 07 |
nlfpmod:
If he read the above statement from a script then we are in for a long ride. Because I'm still trying to understand all the papers in front of him. |
Business › Re: 8 Daily Habits That Quietly Waste Your Money In Nigeria by Omalicious1: 11:39am On May 07 |
youngsahito: 8 Daily Habits That Quietly Waste Your Money In Nigeria Very true...discipline is highly required in dealing with these |
Politics › Re: Makinde Picks Abimbola Adekambi As Successor by Omalicious1: 10:30am On May 07 |
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Business › Re: CRMI Raises Alarm Over Global Oil Market Risks After UAE's Exit From OPEC by Omalicious1: 7:48am On May 06 |
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Phones › Re: Data Wars Begin: MTN, Airtel, Globacom Shift Focus As Growth Slows by Omalicious1: 6:07am On May 06 |
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TV/Movies › Re: Bbnaija Returns With Season 11, Audition Coming Soon by Omalicious1: 9:45pm On May 05 |
nlfpmod: BBNaija teases Season 11 return, set to open audition process soon
The organisers of Big Brother Naija have hinted at the return of the reality television show for its 11th season, with auditions expected to begin soon.
In a post shared on its official social media accounts on Tuesday, the organisers dropped a teaser message that read, “Biggie is calling. Are you ready to answer?” alongside a video announcement confirming that auditions will commence shortly.
The post also stated, “It’s back. Auditions coming soon!” sparking excitement among fans of the long-running reality show.
I'm beginning to see this as a major distraction on the Nigerian youths especially with the elections around the corner. |