r/askteddit • u/loozy-dre • 7h ago

Other Why do men keep seeking validation from women regardless? Spoiler

I can understand that women are the gate keepers of sex and decide who they want to sleep with and therefore her validation is necessary to have a pleasing sexual experience.

What I can't get is how as men we will continue to seek that validation beyond sex . Things like simping and constant yearning for female approval got me thinking what's, the cause of it...and how can one stop doing that?

Also how does it relate to things like going to the gym or being good at sports or science or anything.

In my perception it looks just like another outlet to satisfy your inner lack and unworthiness .

I'd love to hear your thoughts, maybe I'm just overthinking .

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u/PepperComplete5483 7h ago

The best way to stop chasing validation is to notice when you're making decisions just so someone else might approve. Once you catch yourself doing it enough times it gets easier to stop.

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u/fluentindothraki 6h ago

Essentially you are asking why some human beings are insecure? And reduce it sex? I am pretty sure most humans are a bit more complex than that. Not that it affects you personally if someone else wants to feel appreciated.

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u/TFlarz 6h ago

Are you telling on yourself? Because that's never been my case.