I hope u get wat I mean.
2006-08-21 00:54:58 · 29 answers · asked by bizz 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
because women like to think they have a man not a boy....man gives more a strong powerful image. Likewise, men say girl, cuz they like to think they are more powerful and the protector and provider. SO it just fits with societal perception of men and women images.
2006-08-21 01:00:55 · answer #1 · answered by flyer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it has to do with "ego". The ego of a man-they want to be a "man" and the female realizes this and respects it. Maybe we have heard it so much but it just seem natural to hear???? A woman's ego, however, does not want to accept the age thing. She wants to be thought of as still young and the man (or society) will respect this and speak in those terms. No disrespect to either--just an explanation.
2006-08-21 01:15:53 · answer #2 · answered by old_woman_84 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Man" indicates power, independence and maturity. "Girl" indicates weakness, dependency and immaturity. It has traditionally, been a cultural habit for male-dominated societies to emphasize the dominance and authority of the male over the female. It has become ingrained into the speech and behavior of the people.
2006-08-21 01:11:43 · answer #3 · answered by Jess4rsake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a part of the old warped mentality. Men were thought of as
leaders at 1 time. And women were viewed as sub-servant &
weaker & immature as girls.(needing guidiance)
Women preferred to be viewed as helpless.
Today it's a new world, but old habits die hard.
2006-08-21 01:02:37 · answer #4 · answered by anitababy.brainwash 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My boy sounds too young.... and it depends my boyfriend calls me his woman... and besides so many girls have a thing about age it makes us sound younger when they call us their girls and not their women.. and men also have a thing about being called a boy... I AM NOT A BOY I AM A MAN .... LOL
2006-08-21 01:00:08 · answer #5 · answered by lost_soul 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the girl is probably still a young girl.
I call my wife "my woman" and tell her she's a "good woman", Although I do say I like to play with her "girl stuff"
2006-08-21 01:00:22 · answer #6 · answered by troyboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm strange well it basicaslly the term means hands off usually the term refers to someone who is married. basically when somnesays that remark they are bee=ing territorial and protective it is only natural and instinctive. and it s baically warning people of the territory.
2006-08-21 01:14:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ego Ego Ego. they want to be big and strong and usually we want to be considered young and desirable. Does " this is my old lady" make you feel good? no, but the fact that you are young and cute makes you feel better. It doesnt make you any less intelligent. It doesnt degrade you in any way. it is just the way it is.
2006-08-21 01:02:36 · answer #8 · answered by fred D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i refer to my boyfriend as my boy :)
i always tell him he's my favorite boy :)
i don't like refering to him as "my man" or him as man in general..
man seems so grown up and adult like
neither of us are really adult like haha meanwhile were both old haha :)
30 and i'm 26
laugh
2006-08-21 00:59:47 · answer #9 · answered by steph 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its used to stroke each others ego - think about it.
My Man implies strong masculine etc etc
My girl implies pretty sweet innocent blah blah
its BS if you ask me!
2006-08-21 01:00:07 · answer #10 · answered by tay_jen1 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋