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Hmm, going through some of the girls I know, most of their hobbies tend to be musical in the sense of either listening and playing (for me, violin, viola, piano, guitar).
But besides that, I can't honestly tell you. I'm not generalizing for girls as a whole, just the ones I know. They tend to... enjoy talking about movies, and the men in them (Most recently Sherlock Holmes, or Avatar). I can't honestly tell you what else goes on, though I do have a few "gamer" friends, who play Ragnarok and TF2.
I suppose I can't say I'm much better though. I play three instruments, and play games... Though I do enjoy playing around with photoshop, or programming random segments or macros to do something I might find interesting, I can hardly say it is defined as one of my hobbies. Just... occasional past times (basically, I don't do those things with any form of regularity. Usually when I feel like it).
Ugh, I'm getting tired, my typing style and thought process is slurring. I'm going to hit post before it gets much worse.
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man, my girl's only hobby is watching boys over flowers.. employment sucks 
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is NO-Sexism in the TL's 10 commandments ? 
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I saw My Boss, My Hero with a friend last year and really enjoyed it. Still, I don't watch J-drama much... probably because it isn't a habit. What good sites would you watchers here recommend for watching them or finding reviews?
On Topic: Many hobbies like Starcraft, art appreciation or creation, and some sports like golf or swimming, tend to demand solitary time. People more concerned with emotionally connecting to those close to them may prioritize that over improving or exercising their own skills. Hence you might not find them carefully listening to dozens of obscure albums, but they'd be glad to join their friends in going to a concert. After all, what's the point of being pro at something like billiards if no one else cares? You'll be able to socialize with it whether you're great or not.
Just a guess. I have personal hobbies, so yeah I wouldn't know first-hand.
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This is going to sound extremely sexist but I think the male dominance of culture made this generalization true. For years women had to do a shit load of things to keep the households running smoothly so they take pride in not having to do anything. They look at it differently I am sure.
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The better question is why do girls make so many LISTS? Ever girl I know makes Lists on a regular basis for a variety of things.
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I think most girls have hobbies but lack having a real passion for a particular hobby. Most girls I've met tend to have a number of hobbies, probably far more than myself, but only dabble in them. Being a jack of all trades if you will. Most guys I know seem to be the opposite in that they have fewer hobbies but tend to be far more passionate about those few.
If I were to contrast myself with my girlfriend for example, she is interested in a wide variety of things and does them all a little bit. She seems to get interested in new things often and that stretches the time she can commit to any singular activity. I on the other hand am very competitive (another stereotypical male trait) about the few activities I do partake in. I wouldn't doubt if I only participate in a few hobbies because I always want to be the best in whatever it is I'm doing which puts time constraints on how many I can handle at a time. If you're that competitive, you probably pick and choose your hobbies based on which ones you display an aptitude for as well which further limits the number.
In the end, I think it has much to do with competitiveness. Guys in general are more competitive in most things you and I would consider hobbies which drives them to be really passionate about a small number of hobbies, sometimes just one. Girls are generally not as competitive thus they don't feel the need to master difficult hobbies and thus have more time to dabble in many to a lesser extent. That gives the illusion they have no hobbies. They have hobbies, they just aren't as passionate about them thus you probably don't notice.
Example right here, notice NeverGG's laundry list of hobbies? I'd imagine most guys here have a fraction of that number. Although, NeverGG is probably a bit of an exception since she seems to have quite the passion for photography. In comparison, I've got video games (a small number at that) and programming.
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On January 25 2010 15:13 MaReK wrote:Spending my money is a hobby - am I right? + Show Spoiler +stereotyping I know
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i was waiting for this one
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On January 25 2010 15:08 nAi.PrOtOsS wrote:
The better question is why do girls make so many LISTS? Ever girl I know makes Lists on a regular basis for a variety of things.
I make a list every morning and several sub-lists as the day progresses and I'm male... I'm also the only person I've ever met who makes a shit load of lists
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My brother has to make a list for everything in his life and it makes me LOL everytime.
Also, a lot of girls I've known dont really do anything either. Work, go to school, hang out with BF and thats about it.
I think its because guys tend to be more competitive and countless hobbies are based around competition. Obviously this isnt all girls. I think, from my personal experience, that it is a higher percentage of girls than guys who dont have a solid hobby.
Just how i see it anyway.
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This looks like a question for Uncontrolable!
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Pretty much agree with the general consensus that girls are less competitive and therefore their hobbies do not shine.
However there are plenty of girls who commit lots of time to their interests if you know where to look. Examples: High school/College girls who hold high positions in clubs and organizations and women who pursue a career in a focused and concentrated field
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Actually, most guys I know only have watching sports and playing video games as hobbies...
Me? I haven't yet been snowboarding this season (tho I used to every weekend in college) go to concerts (tho it's expensive and no good bands in Seoul really...) I used to go to sporting events a lot, take road trips by flipping a coin to see if we'll go north/south first, then flip east/west, used to play bball with the boys, bake, knit, finish puzzles, paint on canvas, etc.
A lot of that was done while being single though - when one has more time for themselves. While in relationships, I tend to try and accomodate to the guy and try to find activities we can do together...
PS. Boring girls FTL. ugh. they give other females such a bad rep.
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Someone could easily think playing stupid computer games or watching sports dont really classify as proper hobbies...
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Dunno what women you guys have been around. My wife plays Starcraft, Warcraft III, and various MMOs with me all the time.
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i think the only hobbies girls have are to watch tv and gossip.
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The girls who have hobbies are busy with their hobbies.
The girls who don't have hobbies are hanging around, where you stumble across them.
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On January 25 2010 14:46 JWD wrote:
You just need to meet some more interesting girls.
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Why are games more of a "real" hobby than watching tv? I'm not talking about someone trying to break B rank, but somebody who thinks I'm bored, I'm just going to play someone? Doing things and being active is often contradictory to having a hobby.
Maybe we're defining hobbies as something into which you're competitively invest, something in which you don't talk that much. Maybe hobbies are something that can be viewed as accomplishments?
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