10 Things You Should Never Say To Your Man

Because guys get in their feelings just as much as we do.

Man Down - Words can hurt, and though they don’t like to admit it, men get in their feelings just as much as we do. Follow this guide, and keep your foot out of your mouth and his feelings intact. —Kenrya Rankin Naasel (Photo: Wavebreak Media Ltd./Corbis)

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Man Down - Words can hurt, and though they don’t like to admit it, men get in their feelings just as much as we do. Follow this guide, and keep your foot out of your mouth and his feelings intact. —Kenrya Rankin Naasel (Photo: Wavebreak Media Ltd./Corbis)

Intraductal Papillomas - These wart-like growths occur in the breast ducts, and are often the reason behind clear or bloody nipple discharge. Ductograms are usually needed to find them, and they are removed when spotted. Link to cancer risk: Having a single papilloma isn’t linked to an increased risk, but multiple ones are. (Photo: Dreampictures/Image Source/Corbis)

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'I don’t have to do that anymore — I have you!' - Whether it’s giving him, ahem, treats, wearing lingerie to bed, or closing the door when you pee, what you’re explicitly telling him is that his worst fears are true: you are morphing from the cool girl he fell for into his ex. (Photo: Dreampictures/Image Source/Corbis)

Admit Your Faults - Look, sometimes you can be part of the problem, too. Remember: You are not perfect either. Ask your partner what they need from you. It’s up to you if you are willing to compromise, but you have to make an effort and you have to be open to change. (Photo: John Henley/Getty Images)

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'You’re just like my ex.' - Do we really need to explain this one? Just. Don’t. (Photo: John Henley/Getty Images)

'I’m fine.' - Your mouth might say you’re good, but your crossed arms and side-eye say otherwise. Things will go much easier for you both if you’re upfront when you’re upset about something. (Photo: Image Source/Corbis)

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'I’m fine.' - Your mouth might say you’re good, but your crossed arms and side-eye say otherwise. Things will go much easier for you both if you’re upfront when you’re upset about something. (Photo: Image Source/Corbis)

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'Can you afford that?' - If you’re still at a point in your relationship where you have to say “you” and not “we,” then it’s none of your business. Don’t count his pockets; trust him to make good decisions. (Photo: GettyImages)

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'Man up.' - This implies that he is acting like less than a man. He will 100 percent of the time revert to a boy if you say this. (Photo: Nicholas Monu/Getty Images)

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'Man up.' - This implies that he is acting like less than a man. He will 100 percent of the time revert to a boy if you say this. (Photo: Nicholas Monu/Getty Images)

Can Your Husband or Boyfriend Rape You? - Yes. Just because you have had sex with someone before doesn’t mean that you don’t have a say when you have sex again. You should have the control over your own body whether it’s with your husband, boo, anyone — period. (Photo: Juice Images/Corbis)

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'Size doesn’t matter.' - If it doesn’t matter, why are you bringing it up? Girl, don't go there — ever. (Photo: Juice Images/Corbis)

Stop Looking to Discredit People - One aspect of being a hater is discrediting others’ success and discrediting what people are saying. The next time you’re around people, listen to what you are saying. Are you quick to question someone’s story or hone in on the negative things they are saying? It’s OK to call someone on BS, but are you taking it too far? (Photo: Zave Smith/Image Source/Corbis)

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'Do you think she’s pretty?' - Yes, he does, but it has no reflection on you. He thinks you are beautiful. And quite honestly, asking makes you sound a bit insecure. (Photo: Zave Smith/Image Source/Corbis)

Their Reverence for Their Mamas - Their love for their mothers reflects their tremendous capacity to respect and care for us. (Photo: Comstock/Getty Images)

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'I’m not your mother.' - He definitely doesn’t want to associate you with his mama, so you don’t need to conjure up those images. (Photo: Comstock/Getty Images)

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'You look cute.' - He doesn’t want to look “cute,” he wants to look “handsome” and “sexy.” Tell him that. (Photo: GettyImages)

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Why Men and Boys Have to Be Part of the Conversation - Given that rapists usually rape women of the same race, it’s really important that we have open and honest conversations and more programs teaching Black men and boys what healthy consensual sex looks like and how to respect women. (Photo: Jupiterimages/Getty Images)

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'We need to talk.' - Really? Are we still saying this? This is the worst way to start a conversation. It puts him on alert and in a defensive mindset. Go for a walk and bend his ear, or chat over dinner. (Photo: Jupiterimages/Getty Images)