Why are women so rotten to each other?

Answer 1

Men can fight with each other and move on. A woman can tell you verbatim what some girl said to her in the school yard 20 years ago after she pulled her hair. Don't get me wrong, this is a useful skill at times and I've used it on my husband more than once. However, I firmly believe that if women ever want to achieve 50/50 status in the workplace as far as number of executives, equal pay, etc., the cattiness and back-stabbing have got to stop. You know as well as I do that the moment another woman is on the scene in the workplace you stop worrying about that glass ceiling and start commenting to your boss about her poor work habits, or how she dresses, or whom she sleeps with or any old thing you can think of to undermine her because you feel threatened even if she's in no way angling for your job! The sad part is that you only make yourself look bad. We need to be giving each other a hand up and a pat on the back whenever we can. It's good Karma and good business!

Answer 2

Women aren't all rotten to each other. You're stereotyping your own gender, you reverse-sexist!

Honestly I've found that women tend to be much more judgmental about each other than men. Certain women are more like this than others. When you see a new female employee walk into an office, does she have to exchange even one word with the other women before they decide whether they like her or not? They look at her clothes, jewelry, hair, etc. and just size her up. I don't quite understand why.

But then there are some women who are just total sweethearts and willing to accept anybody. There are certain circles of women I've met who wouldn't let anything come between them. I'm not really sure why a lot of women go for the clique scene, butr a lot do.

Reason #998 I'm glad I'm not a woman.

Answer 3

Because most women feel like they have to compete against one another, and more often than than not, the goal is a man. It's really sad how we pit ourselves against one another over stupid stuff. We're like hissy little cats. You ever see women get mad because somebody else is wearing the same thing they're wearing? It's so dumb, but it's the way society is. What we don't realize is that in our effort to be stronger, fighting makes us weaker. I forget how the old saying goes, but the concept about standing together is still the same.
I don't know why, but women get a kick out of making each other cry, stabbing each other in the back, turning against one another. It's insane. You could say something rude to a woman on this day, and 10 years from she will remember it and hold it against you. We hold grudges, and it's hard. I know because I'm guilty of it. And I'm the kind of person, once you cross me, that's it. That's because I've been betrayed again and again in the past, and I don't keep too many friends. The friends I do keep I've had for years and I don't have to question their loyalty. But I've cut friends off in the past for betraying me, and I remember to this day exactly what it was they did, when they did it, and how it made me feel. Maybe sometimes it's a good thing, because at least I won't make the same mistakes twice, but still, it's harsh.

Answer 4

Because they feel inferior in some way.
a good word of advice is "Don't take any $hit from anybody, ever"

That is very true what someone else stated about beautiful women. I've noticed an unfortunate thing happening, women who are very beautiful are playing down their looks more often. They are dressing very conservatively, and wearing no make up and not even 'trying'. Who can blame them? The only place a woman can celebrate being amazingly beautiful is if you live in Hollywood. If you are gorgeous and look like you are 'trying' to any extent (wear nice trendy cloths, wear makeup, sexy heels, nice jewelry) anywhere else, other women want to rip you to shreds.
But you know what? I say F**k that! You go out and you look as good as you please and don't give a crap what anyone else says or thinks about you. Female aggression can be very hurtful when it is your friends, people you work with spreading roumors or talking behind your back, but what always works just shrugging it off, smile in their face and act happy to be you--that is the BEST revenge.

Answer 5

I think society puts a lot of pressure on women. We have to do so much more than men to be considered attractive. Think about all the thinks we do to make ourselves pretty and compare that to the few things men do. We shave almost everywhere, shape our nails and eyebrows, style our hair, wear heels and bras and all sorts of unnatural contraptions. No wonder women are so competitive.

For every five women, there is one male. We, as women, go through so much to attract men that we can't stand even the presence of other women. They decrease our chances of catching a man. Instead of bashing other women, we need to feel a sisterhood for each other. Men take advantage of our meanness to each other and use it to keep our society run by men. No woman ever changed history for the better by fighting with her sister.

Answer 6

Women aren't so much rotten to each other than they are judgmental. Personally, I believe this derives from being immature little girls who were made to believe that looks are the most important thing. There are immature girls who do grow out of their insecurites and become mature, self reliable women. Just give them a chance.

Answer 7

I have some great women friends! But it has taken years to maintain that.
We are very insecure and jealous. We live here in America in a society that puts women ad odds with each other. We are always in competition. Who is the prettiest, the smartest, the better husband, better care, newer home...
Its just disgusting and sad.
In other countries women are each others allies.

Answer 8

Well that is quite the observation ...isnt it. I have found that,,,basically...woman are pretty much very jealous of someone who is prettier;skinnier;and all that jazz. If a beautiful woman is on the scene...I have noticed with acute awareness...that the other women in the room either start staring at her or they talk about her...such as the way she is dressed etc etc and they do feel overly threatened by a woman..I have a friend who is very beautiful and alot of people dont like her just because of that seriously. why hmph like I say JEALOUS...INSECURE It is not very nice to be this way People cant help it if they are beautiful YOU know? sincerely mo

Answer 9

Because for some reason women feel they need to compete against each other. If they see another women who's attractive walk by their group will trash her trying to make themselves feel better. And guys usually are the source of all problems!

Answer 10

yeah, i never get that either. even at school most fights break out between two girls, and not two guys... women always seem to be bitchy to everyone. its crazy. what joy is there in it?!
why cant the girls just be nicer, a bit like the guys (i'm not saying guys are superior. dont get me wrong)
if a guy wears the same t-shirt at a party they become best friends. if two girls where the same dress they become the worst of enemies.

whats wrong with women?!