Men, Share With Us The Small But Impactful Things You Do To Make A Woman Feel Safer In Life

Dannica Ramirez

16 November 2024 at 0:25 am·1-min read

Women shouldn't have to be extra wary or cautious every time we leave the house, but unfortunately, we are. Though there are a number of things that women may do to make them feel safe, I do wonder if there are any small but impactful things men do to help. So, if you're a man, what small actions or things do you do to make women feel safer in their daily lives?

Woman speaking to a man; subtitle reads, "No, I'm gonna be there, and I'm gonna hold your hand." — Fox

Maybe if you're walking down a not-so-busy street with a woman by you, you cross to the other side so they don't have to worry about you.

Two people are on a city street. A woman in a jacket looks back while a man walks ahead. Urban buildings are in the background — Littlecitylifestylephotography / Getty Images

Maybe you always offer to walk your friends, mom, or sister to their car after hanging out — no matter the time of day.

Person standing alone in an empty parking garage, looking towards a parked car in the distance. The area is spacious and well-lit — Connect Images / Getty Images/Connect Images

Or perhaps you make sure to keep the other men in your life in line by shutting down any misogynistic or offensive rhetoric that may sprout up, no matter if it's in a joking manner or not.

People socializing outdoors around a wooden table, engaged in conversation, with drinks in hand — Pixdeluxe / Getty Images

No matter the case, if you're a man who does small but impactful actions to make women feel safer in life, I want to know what they are. Let me know in the comments, or you can anonymously submit your story using this form!

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