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Old 01-14-2014, 08:23 AM
 
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It seems kinda homoerotic to me. What are your thoughts?
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Old 01-14-2014, 08:37 AM
 
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one could as well ask "Why do gals boast about their "conquests"?"

IMO, it's got nothing to do with homoerotic ... but there's lots of other issues which present.

Money, Power, Beautiful people, need for acceptance, etc.
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Old 01-14-2014, 09:00 AM
 
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My theory is all men are secretly
still boys, lol
And boys will be boys....

I wish it wasn't so common-
hearing men bragging to each other about who they scored with, or who's hitting them up.
It just makes me really wonder
if there are any men who actually don't.
I also think some of the really narcissistic, superficial guys live for that kind of immature ego boost.
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Old 01-14-2014, 09:04 AM
 
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
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Maybe he takes pride in his accomplishments and wants to be acknowledged by his fellow peers
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Old 01-14-2014, 09:16 AM
 
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In my case, it is totally a narcissistic, immature ego boost. Stems from an insecurity and provides a false confidence.
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Old 01-14-2014, 09:23 AM
 
Location: Des Moines IA
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Because other guys want to hear about them.
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Old 01-14-2014, 09:26 AM
 
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In general they don't. I really don't know guys that even talk about this stuff.
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Old 01-14-2014, 09:29 AM
 
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It seems kinda homoerotic to me. What are your thoughts?
Because guys are competitive amongst one another in their efforts to find a woman, and many have low self-esteem despite their outward appearance of confidence. My theory anyway.
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Old 01-14-2014, 09:31 AM
 
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Many people seek the approval of their peers. The subject of said approval varies between the genders.

Look at 90% of women's social media profiles. What will you see? Pictures, galore. "Hey world, look what I had for dinner. Look at my child/pet/drink. Look at my random vacation picture. Look at me in my bathroom mirror. See how awesome my life is?"

It's the same thing. It has a different stigma associated with it, because it's more socially accepted to seek acceptance for how awesome your kid is vs. how hot your date was, but it's still seeking that ego boost.

Is it juvenile? Sure. Personally, I get bored listening to guys brag about the women they're with. But I don't let it have any effect on how I life my day to day life.

Are people going to come in here and argue that THEY don't seek acceptance, and therefore the whole theory is crap? Obviously.
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Old 01-14-2014, 09:32 AM
 
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In my case, it is totally a narcissistic, immature ego boost. Stems from an insecurity and provides a false confidence.

As in you yourself or this is your opinion regarding the original question?

I have no idea why anyone feels the need to share their conquests with friends, family or total strangers on a public forum.
I would think it would tremendously lessen their possible dating partners if they want to chooses from friends of friends. Since I'm sure friends talk and would ask what is known of the person someone would surely tell them that they give intimate details about their sexual adventures.
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