9 Things Women Say that Can Really Hurt a Man's Pride

4. “Your personality at home and in public are totally different”


“Do I let myself go that much when we’re in private?!” Even if you don’t mean it negatively at all, some men might take this kind of comment to mean they act lazy or even slobbish at home. Try to prevent any misunderstandings by being specific, like saying, “I was surprised at how much energy you had when we went out.”