Why men are unreliable
In recent years, discussions about “men being unreliable” have become common on social media and news platforms. Whether it's emotional betrayal, lack of responsibility, or social role controversies, this topic always resonates widely. This article combines the hot topics and structured data of the entire network in the past 10 days to analyze this phenomenon from multiple perspectives.
1. Statistics on hot topics

| Ranking | Topic keywords | Discussion popularity (10,000) | Main platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Male cheating | 120.5 | Weibo, Douyin |
| 2 | Lack of male responsibility in marriage | 89.3 | Zhihu, Xiaohongshu |
| 3 | Gender double standards in the workplace | 76.8 | Station B, Hupu |
| 4 | Controversy over male emotional stability | 65.2 | Douban, Tieba |
2. Three major reasons why men are unreliable
1. Social and cultural connivance
The division of labor in the traditional concept of "men taking charge of the outside and women taking charge of the house" has led some men to ignore their family responsibilities. Among the hot searches in the past 10 days,#Widowed Parenting#The topic has been read more than 200 million times, reflecting women’s strong dissatisfaction with men’s involvement in child care.
2. Weak emotional commitment
Data shows that men account for 73% of discussions related to infidelity. Netizen cases show that men are more likely to attribute cheating to "impulse" or "physical needs," while women emphasize the destruction of emotional connections.
| Reasons for cheating | Self-reported proportion of men | Proportion of complaints from women |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of freshness | 42% | 18% |
| Insufficient emotional communication | 23% | 67% |
3. Poor emotional management ability
Recently#maleemotionalviolence#Under the topic, 70% of the cases involve cold violence or irritable tendencies. Psychology experts point out that men generally lack training in emotional expression, leading to escalation of conflicts.
3. Excerpts from typical comments from netizens
1. “After 10 years of marriage, he doesn’t even know the phone number of his child’s class teacher” - Xiaohongshu user @霹丽
2. “After I found out he was cheating, my first reaction was to blame me for being too sensitive” - Weibo topic #forgivenesstrap#
3. “For the same mistake in the workplace, male colleagues will be called ‘careless’, while female colleagues will be called ‘inadequate’” - Zhihu’s top answer
4. Reflections and Suggestions
Although this phenomenon is common, it is important to note thatindividual differences. The key to solving the problem is:
1. Promote gender equality education starting from childhood
2. Establish a better family responsibility distribution mechanism
3. Encourage men to participate in emotional psychological counseling
The statistical period of the data in this article: November 1-10, 2023. The data sources include public topics on Weibo, Douyin, Zhihu and other platforms.
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