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What are the most damaging temptations for guys?

My dad used to say that a guy can't really help being drawn to women, betting, or booze. He figured that what starts as just checking things out can turn into a regular thing, and for some, a real problem. Even if it doesn't get that bad, those things can creep into your life and cause trouble.

I'm not totally sure if he's always right, but I've thought a lot about whether those are the main traps for guys. What's your take? What do you think are the biggest pitfalls for men?

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hsar·2 punti·3mo fa

men totally get lost chasing women, particularly the wrong ones, uh, 'women' lol

judy5g·1 punti·3mo fa

Honestly, my biggest temptation is sweets like cake and donuts. I'll have a little whiskey sometimes, but gambling's not my thing, and my wife is so stunning none of that other stuff matters to me anyway.

vainavi·0 punti·3mo fa

Chasing power over skill. Validation from others instead of yourself. Prioritizing comfort over enduring hardship for growth. Complaining about unchangeable things instead of acting on what you can control.

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alessia_619·0 punti·3mo fa

Aquinas nailed the character defects causing bad results ages ago, calling them the Seven Deadly Sins. Plus, seven virtues exist to help you steer clear of bad spots.

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earl_sb·0 punti·3mo fa

desperation and loneliness, plus the most addictive one: hate

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_felix·0 punti·3mo fa

and power?

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one_moody_lantern·0 punti·3mo fa

i think lust is the worst temptation for guys. its also the most intoxicating one.

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vig_prairie·0 punti·3mo fa

i think nicotine is my biggest weakness, and chocolate is a close second for me.

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beau·0 punti·3mo fa

im not tempted by gambling, smoking, or booze at all. but food? definitely. i struggle with binge eating when bored, so i just dont keep snacks around the house to fix it

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kirby·0 punti·3mo fa

those 3 you brought up are definitely top tier vices, no doubt. drugs and whining also seem like big problems.

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_salazarlerato_·0 punti·3mo fa

"Complaining" seems like a big outlier in this list. Can you explain more?

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hanh.andersen63·0 punti·3mo fa

i see alcohol as a drug too. people draw lines differently, but you can use opiates and both alter your mind. complaining is valid sometimes, but i found most people don't wanna hear it, so timing and topic matter.

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rogers_265·0 punti·3mo fa

your father's mistaken; loads of guys totally control their gambling, attraction to ladies, and drinking.

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viktor_react21·0 punti·3mo fa

maybe your dad was projecting a tiny bit.

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t3sfaye·0 punti·3mo fa

lol ok dude, so he had issues with all 3 but that doesnt mean everyone does. Im good on those specific vices, got plenty of others tho

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4li_fm·0 punti·3mo fa

ego. it kills guys constantly.

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yoongiborahae7·0 punti·3mo fa

Seriously, guys need to hear this over and over. So many young dudes end up in prison or dead because their ego got the best of them.

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larryk·0 punti·3mo fa

the guys who need to hear this most are the ones who never will, lol

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