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Getting older is a part of life. We're literally constantly aging but some days we feel young and naive and other days we feel like we're well on our way to becoming the old creepy man on the block. The worst thing you can do is compare your accomplishments to someone else, but it can feel good to relate to other people going through the same 'growing pains' as you. The more we normalize aging, the less 'out of touch' we might all feel. After all, each phase of life should be celebrated, as well as laughed at because some of this sh*t is too good.

This Reddit thread is filled with funny relatable moments when people realized they were not getting any younger.

You may not have known this, but men have insecurities too. In fact, every single person in the world does. However, not everybody deals with them in the same way. Some people cannot stop talking about them, and it can get really repetitive and obsessive. Some people go to therapy to face them — probably the healthiest route. Then there are many people who try to overcompensate for them, and it can be so cringe to be around those people. It's like they're putting on a show for you, and you know very well that it's fake, but you have to try to go along with it anyway.

This Reddit thread showcases some of the most obvious ways men try to hide their insecurities, many of these behaviors are probably very familiar to you.

Ok, so you found a cute, seemingly normal guy in the sea of douchebags we, unfortunately, call our dating pool, yet EVERY f*cking man has this uncanny ability to piss you off BEFORE you even meet in person. HOW IS THIS A THING?! We teamed up with dating blog The Single Society to bring you the six things guys do that piss girls off BEFORE going on a date. Take notes, gentlemen. 

Everybody has their own preferences about how they want their significant other to present themself. Some people like the e-boy look with their painted nails and hand tattoos. Some people prefer the sporty look where they got on their sweatbands and short shorts. And some people simp over hipsters in beanies, flannels, and aggressive man-buns. There really is someone for everyone. However, just because someone's 'look' isn't your cup of tea, it doesn't change how manly, masculine, or mature they are.

So if you want to avoid being roasted on Twitter, my advice would be: Go ahead, share and celebrate your type, but don't try to use something as superficial as style as a basic standard for what qualifies a 'real man.'

Most people know that women get paid less than men for doing the same work in most fields, and on March 24 there's even a national day to fight the pay gap. But, did you ever think about how there's tons more bullsh*t that women have to deal with, that goes mostly unnoticed? Little things, like getting passed over for a job for not wearing makeup (or for wearing too much). In what world does the amount of glorified paint on your face have any connection to your ability to do a job?? Well this year, I say we take Equal-Pay Day to its logical conclusion and start charging money for every dumb thing we have to deal with just for not being men. Like…

Some can take it, some...not so much. We asked our readers to submit the worst reactions men have had when turned down for a second date...and they did not disappoint. We have teamed up with dating blog The Single Society to bring out 14 examples of men reacting terribly to rejection.

Many languages are gendered, so it's very difficult to be neutral when it comes to translating from English. The default is often male and this can lead to a lot of confusion, and assumptions when learning a new language. However, what people are discovering is that even with languages that are 'un-gendered,' like Finnish, Philipino, and Hungarian, Google Translate will still make certain assumptions about the pronouns.

Many people are very frustrated with how their language is appearing, and how sexist it appears on Google Translate and they're showing off the inconsistencies on Twitter.

#Lifewithoutmenwouldbe is trending on Twitter and there are a lot of thought-provoking responses. Well, men are an interesting breed. They definitely come in handy sometimes, like when you need to open a jar or restart your computer...

I'm just kidding, this hashtag is ridiculous because we all know that there are incredible men out there, and had this been the opposite hashtag it would have not been acceptable on any social media platform. It seems most people understand that this is a joke because there are hundreds of hilarious posts. Here are some of the most captivating ones.

Women unfortunately have to prepare themselves for a lot of situations. It's not fun, at all, but it's something a lot of us have in common. Luckily, more and more, women are encouraged to share their stories. Doing so helps make other people with similar encounters feel slightly better because they realize it is not just their 'issue.'

 It will never be okay, but at least we have more of a voice now.

One extremely courageous woman shared her story on Twitter. You may relate to it or even learn something from it. Either way, it's important that we got each other's backs because there's nothing hotter than women supporting women.

In the digital dating era, finding a meaningful relationship behind the screen of your smartphone can be an undoubtedly daunting task. With the overwhelming plethora of applications and photographs, men and women have to siphon through at any given time it is particularly difficult to make a solid impression. In the quest to garner attraction from the opposite sex, many women in this generation have fallen victim to the horrible disease that is being basic as f*ck, and quite frankly, the madness needs to stop. Take notes, ladies, we teamed up with dating blog The Single Society and interviewed a pool of guys to find out what pictures drive men crazy (and not in a good way) when searching for love on the interwebs.

It's amazing how so many things are continuously progressing and changing, especially during these trying times, yet men still have the audacity to mansplain. It's honestly a talent, the complete disregard for female intelligence and patience. I suppose it's the way they're raised, but why would somebody try to raise a know-it-all?

It's important to note that we girls do not think that all men are serial mansplainers, though if they reject the existence of 'mansplaining,' it's a definite red flag. These tweets definitely capitalize on that.

Kate Thwaites, a member of the Australian Parliament, went on ABC tv to talk about the significance of #March4justice. March 4 Justice was an organized movement in Australia that brought tens of thousands of people together to march and protest against the sexual abuse and harassment of women in the country. As Thwaites was sharing her support for the movement on TV, Morrison Government Senator Ben Small continuously spoke over her, basically proving Thwaites' point about why such female-empowerment movements need to take place. Tsk tsk.

Thwaites shared her frustrating experience on Twitter only hours ago, and it has already blown up. Just like Thwaites did in the interview, Twitter is disappointed but not surprised.

So unless you've been living under a rock you probably know it is the social standard for guys to ask girls out, and not vice versa. Personally, I think it sucks for all parties when something like this becomes a strict rule. Girls are forced to wait around and drop hints until someone gathers the courage to ask them out, and guys have to pick up on all those hints and put their hearts on the line all the time. Technically societal rules can be broken, but is it successful? Do boys even like being asked out by girls?

The line between what is and is not creepy can be very thin. One of the plus sides of being a woman is that we are rarely accused of behaving creepy (even though we all do from time to time). However, for men... Well, they have to figure it out quickly. You can't just stare at a woman for an extended period of time, even if you find her hella attractive. It's not a compliment, sorry. 

Unfortunately, there's no real guidebook for how to avoid being creepy, and it can depend on the relationship. All I can say is if you think there's any chance you're potentially making someone uncomfortable just stop <3.

Only a few days ago Tiktok user Nab decided to share her experience intervening in the situation we all know too well. Being crept on in the middle of the night by creepy-ass men. We usually try everything we can do to avoid this situation. We try to go out in groups, never walk outside alone, get in and out of our car as fast as we can... but sometimes it's unavoidable. Men will be men.

During International Women's Month, we celebrate the patience that we all have 99% of the time. However, being a woman, we deal with a lot of BS. It makes us stronger and we all know it. Sometimes we are considerate and polite, but other times we just don't have anymore f***ks to give. We've run out for the day sorry, maybe try again tomorrow.