Are Women Happier Than Men?

A new study shows that the biggest killer of men under the age of 50 isn't cancer or erectile dysfunction, it's suicide. Over a 100 a week in the UK alone.

And of those 100 or so, 80% are aged 40-50.

Men are four times more likely to top themselves than women.

So why are men so unhappy, and why are so many chaps choosing to end it all in their 40's?

Many of you will be in your 40's, have you considered suicide? Why do you think so many men in this age bracket end their life? My theory is they realise they have fooked up their lives and all their dreams are long gone - all they have to look forward to is teeth decay and death.

Your thoughts please.

More stigma around men talking about their problems would be my best guess.

bwfc1874 wrote:More stigma around men talking about their problems would be my best guess.

So they top themselves? Doesn't add up.

If I was a bloke with a problem I'd come on here and discuss it with my best friends - you lot.

i'm in my 40's and have no plans to kill myself thanks, too much to live for -  i have 2 young kids

Most blokes can't talk openly about their feelings, i'm quite surprised that age group had the highest percentage. I thought histiorically it was men in their early 20's who had the highest rate?

Yes, there's absolutely nothing interesting about men or being a man.

I might get a sex change. 

I reckon it must be the women's fault then. These blokes can't stand another 40 years of nagging about stuff that doesn't matter and decide to end it all.

My missus is always banging on about shit that is unimportant in the grand scheme of things and can be fixed with relative ease.

Just shut the fuck up whinging and chill out. It doesn't require massive drama. 

I blame soaps.

Women.......

Men dont talk and keep things hidden away like Breadman's penis. 

3 hours since Nat posts the thread Scott manages to put together a joke.

I can see why his ban was revoked, this site would be dead without such comedy.

bwfc1874 wrote:3 hours since Nat posts the thread Scott manages to put together a joke.

I can see why his ban was revoked, this site would be dead without such comedy.

Stop bullying Scott you troll.

To put this in context, men under 50 deaths equals about 100 a week by suicide, are there any other data that might point to other ways of death for men under 50 per week?. I do have a feeling this  info is one of those "Let's beat up men" Facebook posts by women of a dubious gender category. So how many women per week under 50 commit suicide? What is the total number of male suicides of all ages per week in the UK? I'm having a nice meat and potato pie, chips and mushy peas for lunch.

bwfc1874 wrote:3 hours since Nat posts the thread Scott manages to put together a joke.

I can see why his ban was revoked, this site would be dead without such comedy.

 Says the boring of boring of SAS of boringness.

bwfc1874 wrote:3 hours since Nat posts the thread Scott manages to put together a joke.

I can see why his ban was revoked, this site would be dead without such comedy.

Perhaps he was busy.

1874, is just a spoilt kid, take no notice.

I bet Nats happy with all the toys on the market these days.

Natasha Whittam wrote:A new study shows that the biggest killer of men under the age of 50 isn't cancer or erectile dysfunction, it's suicide. Over a 100 a week in the UK alone.

And of those 100 or so, 80% are aged 40-50.

Your thoughts please.

Pretty certain that erectile dysfunction is not a "killer", Nat, but putting that to one side, it is quite typical for men of that age to suffer if their partner leaves with the children. Courts tend to grant custody to females and men can struggle to get sufficient access. They may lose the marital home and find it hard to meet CSA payments. If another man is involved, the hurt may go deeper.

 Men often lack the social networks that women foster and in any case find it hard to share their feelings with pals, so their loneliness can be devastating.They often feel ashamed to seek the professional help they need. Motivation can suffer, alcohol may become a main support, and work problems may follow.....a vicious spiral.

 Enough there to make it easy to see why circumstances can work against that particularly vulnerable age-group so that many decide to end their pain.

They are when they see what's in my pants and i eat a lot of strawberries because i am very considerate and like to leave them with a pleasant experience.

okocha wrote:

Natasha Whittam wrote:A new study shows that the biggest killer of men under the age of 50 isn't cancer or erectile dysfunction, it's suicide. Over a 100 a week in the UK alone.

And of those 100 or so, 80% are aged 40-50.

Your thoughts please.

Pretty certain that erectile dysfunction is not a "killer", Nat, but putting that to one side, it is quite typical for men of that age to suffer if their partner leaves with the children. Courts tend to grant custody to females and men can struggle to get sufficient access. They may lose the marital home and find it hard to meet CSA payments. If another man is involved, the hurt may go deeper.

 Men often lack the social networks that women foster and in any case find it hard to share their feelings with pals, so their loneliness can be devastating.They often feel ashamed to seek the professional help they need. Motivation can suffer, alcohol may become a main support, and work problems may follow.....a vicious spiral.

 Enough there to make it easy to see why circumstances can work against that particularly vulnerable age-group so that many decide to end their pain.

That's a very good post