Why do most men hate shopping?

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   DeniseDHposted 15 years ago

   My husband actually likes shopping, though not always for what I want to shop for. He likes shopping for electronics, video games and sports equipment. If I want him to get something for me I send him a link online. ;-)  Or just ask him for electronics for Christmas!  This year I want a new purse so I sent him a link to the website it's on!

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   Refsterposted 15 years ago

   It takes up to much time. We want to get in and get out.
   
   I don't mind shopping if I go by myself. I'm in and out. I guess we're just different on this. Don't think necessarily our way is the right way. We're just built different for the most part on this.

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   AEvansposted 15 years ago

   My husband would rather be watching the games then shop , as he believes it takes to much time. If he does go with me, he knows what he is looking for and goes in and out within minutes. It is like having a game plan he catches the pass and then gets a touchdown. Me on the other hand, I go in and just try things on, and decide I don't like it and do the same thing over and over again and then of course I have to have add additional items that of course I have to have.

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      Stacie Lposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      why should they shop when they have someone else to do it? (women).My dad used to send me in to buy my mom's gifts.

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         AEvansposted 15 years agoin reply to this

         That is because he loved you and knew that you would find the perfect gift. Mom knowing the entire time that you picked it out, and dad getting the credit for being so wonderful. See how that works.  A pass , didn't even fumble the ball and another touchdown:D

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      Refsterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      That's another thing we're different on as well. If I try something on, 90% of the time I'm buying it. I don't like to try stuff on just to do it. I also don't like to buy items and then turn around and return it.
      My wife isn't that bad with doing that, but sometimes I do think that she'll buy something and if she doesn't like it she'll just return it.

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         AEvansposted 15 years agoin reply to this

         
         
         My husband doesn't like to return after he buys either , I think it is in the make-up of the man and your wife and I are certainly alike as I do the same thing ) this why men are from mars and women are from venus, my goodness how this rings true, in a wonderful way.

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   BDazzlerposted 15 years ago

   Honestly I don't mind shopping. Sometimes it's even fun.  Now, it's true, I prefer to hang out at the electronics and pocket knives parts of the store.  But I do enjoy it.

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      AEvansposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Interesting part of the store, electronics , I see watching the games  heheheh:D
      Pocket knives that is so she wouldn't get to close   :

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   brad4lposted 15 years ago

   There are some interesting responses. Personally I don't really hate shopping, it is just not something I enjoy doing, well unless it is for electronics. As far as clothes shopping goes, I would just as soon get in and get out though, because there are better things I fell like I could be doing.

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   broalexdotinfoposted 15 years ago

   They dont`t have the patience required.. shopping is more for women

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   jdh351posted 15 years ago

   I cannot go grocery shopping with my wife.  I keep looking at my watch and can't stop thinking about what I could be doing instead of shopping.  I get real impatient and I don't understand why either.

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   Nickny79posted 15 years ago

   Men's brains are wired to be hunters.  They pursue the target, attack, and claim their stake.  Ideally, this is in one fell swoop.
   
   Women's brains are wired, among others things , to be hunter gathers.  They pick and choose and take their time with attention to detail.  It stems back to prehistoric natural selection and gender specialization.

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   Edwin Clarkposted 15 years ago

   I admire my girlfriend's shopping skills though. However sometimes its down right scary. Once we went into a new shoe store and there were a row of boots that looked identical to me. But they were not. It's freaky how she could tell the differences when were not even standing next to the boots. It was only upon close inspection where you can see some subtle differences.
   
   And if you're wondering my eyes are just fine 20/20 vision last I checked

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    aka-djposted 15 years ago

    Who said men hate shopping?
    That only depends on WHAT you go shopping for.
    Tell him you want to take him shopping to buy  him a boat, Ferrary, motor bike, fishing rod, power tools etc, and see how much he hates it.

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    Linda Martinezposted 15 years ago

    Because they are just that way, they hate it. I don't ask why.

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    purefitnessposted 15 years ago

    Most men hate the waiting around, the expense and because they are longer the centre of attention.

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    clicrovaposted 14 years ago

    Drives me knuts..........nuckenfuts!
    
    
    I hope that I'm not the only male in this world who feels this way; if so, I need some serious psychological counseling. I just can't do it anymore no matter how much I love them...and I do. I adore them, but extended shopping with women makes me want to run full speed into the hardest brick wall available. This is long after I have been to sporting goods and electronics. I'm so sorry. I just can't help it. I can watch a chick flick and truly cry, but this just drives me through a wall. I can't do it. I'm sorry. From my girlfriend down to my mom, I love them dearly, but I can't shop with them. I would rather be tared and feathered and barefoot in a parking-lot than follow a woman closely in a mall. I just can't do it. This is mental anguish. I wish this was just comedy, but I'm serious, I cannot do this. Thank GOD for cell phones (not all chicks are game to call you when their ready; that is the problem). Somehow they think you don't love them anymore. Let me tell you "chicks", men and women are different. That is a fact. Let that continue to be a force of nature. If men and women were the same all the time, what a boring world this would be.

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    fierycjposted 14 years ago

    I just felt like posting something here. Anything. I've never posted on the shopping forum. I'm always in Religion, or Entertainment, or Politics. I'm bored. I really am.

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       moposanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Boredom is the persistent problem of contemporary and future developed civilization. You are not alone.

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    FunFacterposted 14 years ago

    Its boring, and we have to pay from our pocket. Hard earned money goes into useless clothes.

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    Eaglekiwiposted 14 years ago

    My man likes to shop more than I do and it drives me nuts

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    frogdroppingposted 14 years ago

    Because its a ridiculous pastime that's designed to lighten their pockets. Drive them mad. And make them lie when they're home - and the missus tries her new clothes on and asks "well - does my ass look big in this?"
    
    It's hardly rocket science ...
    
    *is with the guys on this one*

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    Gordon Hamiltonposted 14 years ago

    Men hate shopping because it is incredibly boring and irritating. Also, when men go shopping with women, men are only after what they need, not in to "browsing." Men would rather be in the pub, or watching the football on TV, or doing something equally important.

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       Leta Sposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Buying home furnishings for clients happens to be shopping, my guy doesn't find it boring, and making $$ by this kind of shopping IS important, although sometimes irritating to me, a female!
       
       It just doesn't make any sense, I know!  LOL 

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    Lisa HWposted 14 years ago

    I hate shopping - and I'm not a man.  If I'm with someone else who is shopping I'd rather wait around outside, drinking coffee.  I lurk around shopping malls and parking lots far more than any woman I know does.       If I have to buy something I shop online.

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    countrywomenposted 14 years ago

    I don't think they hate shopping completely but they seem to like shopping for electronic stuff instead of clothes....
    
    But they do like to shop when they need something specifically and window shopping doesn't seem to be there cup of tea.

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    HealthCare Basicsposted 14 years ago

    Men hate shopping because they would rather stare at the woman who is shopping for her boring husband. Therefore, they are preoccupied............

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    Pearldiverposted 14 years ago

    All men Enjoy Shopping!!
    Part of being a man is: Never let them see that You enjoy it.
                 (If we did) It would act as an encouragement.
                            Always 'Shop' as quickly as you can.
              (If we didn't) You would want us to go with you.
                            Usually when our favourite sport is on.
    
    So... There!!! Are 2 Reasons why men DON"T Hate shopping!

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    Silver Camphorposted 14 years ago

    Men doesn't hate shopping when with friends. Men hate going for shopping with girl friends, wives or to be more specific, with ladies. This is because ladies spend too much time for buying even a small basic thing. They research the complete market for buying anything. So men gets frustrated with that.

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    choiceessentialsposted 14 years ago

    Men see shopping as a necessity. Women see shopping as a pastime.
    
    Men just don't have the patience to keep walking around.. comparing design.. pricing...
    
    The more women shop.. the more 'educated' they are.. hence decision may take a little longer.
    
    Oh yes.. the other very valid point is that guys see women just spend too much money .. on things they may not even need. Just wish to own.
    
    There is an element of truth...I believe.

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    Blackngoldbananaposted 14 years ago

    I don't like to shop and I am a woman.  I am not going to aggravate the situation and take a cranky man with me.  I want to get in and out or the mall, and I certainly don't want to listen to his snarky remarks or listen to him pass judgement about what I've bought.  Simplify your life.  Don't take him...unless you have a sick need to control or something.  This is why its good to have your own job/money/car.  He can go do his thing (which I might feel is equally ridiculous) and I will do mine.

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    JSwansonposted 14 years ago

    My husband is pretty sweet and good at faking that he doesnt mind shopping with me.  He really acts interested and tries to help out.
    
    I finally told him that Im not comfortable with him coming shopping with me so now we are both happy.

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    andromidaposted 14 years ago

    shopping takes lots of time because for me its extremely difficult to meet my requirements from a single  shop.I think shopping is a hectic job for a man,its even worse for a  choosy man .

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    curiozitiesposted 14 years ago

    Depends on the situation. 
    
    If I'm out shopping for something I like (such as books or fishing/golf stuff), then it's great. 
    
    If I'm with a woman doing clothes shopping, I consider it a lose-lose proposition for me.  I find it boring; I end up paying for it; and I usually get asked loaded questions like "does this make me look fat?"

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    Stacie Lposted 14 years ago

    I have to say that I might be a rarity,but I HATE shopping as well.
    
    It 's so tiring to do actual on foot shopping. Now online shopping is
    
    fun;it feels like research,which is something I already do.

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    pulverizerlinusposted 14 years ago

    Most men don't hate shopping in general, in my opinion.
    
    What most men hate, including me, is going to clothing stores in particular just to look around.  I am fine going to hardware stores or electronic stores.
    
    On Black Friday my dad did all of the shopping when I was younger.  He found the deals, did the pricematching, and all the strategizing, but he hated going for clothes or without a certain product in mind.

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