Guys Reveal 16 Things They Wish Women Knew

“There is ‘man time' and ‘woman time.' For men, time goes by faster than for women. Einstein tried to explain this with his theory of relativity and I think it was all about trying to get along with his wife. So, the next time a guy doesn't call or text a girl back right away or it's been two weeks s…”

— Dr. Tom Hacket, shape.com

“Women need to know that looks aren't the only thing that matters to us. If I want to be in a relationship with somebody, I need to have a deeper connection with them than just the physical. The best thing that a woman could do to attract me is to be herself.”

— Aaron Carter, shape.com

“We mean well. Give us the benefit of the doubt once in a while!”

— Drew Brees, shape.com

“The first time we are as nervous as you are.”

— THE EDITORS OF MEN'S HEALTH, menshealth.com

“CONFIDENCE IS SEXIER THAN ANY LINGERIE- Men already love your body as it is but when you're confident, it's even more of a turn on! Along those lines…lingerie is way overrated!”

— Benjamin Watson, shape.com

“You can have sex with us at any time you want.”

— THE EDITORS OF MEN'S HEALTH, menshealth.com

“For every rule or guideline to dating that you read about in magazines, there is always an exception!”

— Kyle Erickson, shape.com

“We know we spend our alone time doing stupid stuff, but we like stupid stuff. Much like you enjoy getting margs and guac with your girlfriends, we just like blowing off steam playing video games or watching football all Sunday.”

— Frank Kobola, cosmopolitan.com

“When we tell you that you look pretty without makeup, we mean it. We don't need a lecture on how you think you look. If we didn't mean it, we wouldn't offer it up.”

— Frank Kobola, cosmopolitan.com

“Sometimes we act full of ourselves because we're insecure. Sure, some guys might be egocentric douchebags or complete creepers, but a lot of guys trying to hit at you in a bar are really nervous and just trying not to come off like stammering idiots. Try and let us down gently.”

— Frank Kobola, cosmopolitan.com

“If you're truly interested in us, don't play hard to get.”

— THE EDITORS OF MEN'S HEALTH, menshealth.com

“You're beautiful when you don't try so hard. I wish women knew even though we appreciate you taking hours to get dressed and 'put on your face,' it's no longer necessary. Superficial beauty catches our attention but natural beauty keeps it.”

— Thomas Edwards Jr, shape.com

“Chicks who drink beer are hot. Better yet: chicks who drink beer and watch the game. Better still: chicks who buy us a beer during the game.”

— Editor's Of Men's Health, menshealth.com

“We love you even more because you know we need to go out with the guys once in a while.”

— Editors OF Mens Health, menshealth.com

“You're more powerful than you think. In that single moment when you glance in our direction, we lock eyes, and all we feel is our heart beating through your chest, you have us. And there is absolutely nothing we can do about it!”

— Alexander T. MacGregor, shape.com

“Just because we're uncomfortable around your family, it doesn't mean we hate them. Being around the dad of the woman you're having sex with would put anyone on edge. Not looking forward to spending an entire day on point doesn't mean we don't like your family.”

— Frank Kobola, cosmopolitan.com