A woman asking why the way man function is confusing? That’s ironic, and also in a way sexist. Ask around and everyone will honestly say that women are more confusing. Then again, woman knows the way each other thinks, that’s why they are always either best friends or straight up nemesis, with a couple of alliances here and there, because sisterhood trumps all, but, I digress. Boys aren’t that confusing. They are transparent and single-minded to put it bluntly. For flirtatious guys, it’s all about risk and reward. If I flirt with this girl, can I get laid at the end? She has a boyfriend or already has someone in mind? Bail out now. It’s too much of a hassle anyway. If sisterhood exists in man circle, the brotherhood would be all about respect. If the girl says she has a boyfriend, he will back away, the girl is taken, he lost to another guy, he won’t fight over her. “Respect” doesn’t apply to some jerks, although, they are less confusing and just straight up bastards.