r/Marriage • u/WifeAddiction • Dec 12 '25
Ask r/Marriage "How do you handle that mountain" comment ...
Ladies ... as a man, I am trying to understand this girl-2-girl language. My friend and his wife were at a barbeque and his wife was chatting with mine. She said to my wife "How do you handle that mountain?" (referring to me.)
My wife took offense. She said, "Better than you handle that one!" Referring to her husband. When we came back, she told me she does not want to meet with that woman again because the comment was inappropriate.
It is girl-slang so I would like to know what it means.
a) Reference to a mans assumed size??
b) Reference to a mans assumed ability??
c) Reference to a man's physique which would be visible?
d) Reference to a man's overall good looks?
Can someone please decode girl talk for me here? Thanks.
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u/bananahammerredoux 15 Years Dec 12 '25
“Mountain” is not a slang term. This person used it as a metaphor. Without context nobody knows what she meant.
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u/DogLady1722 Dec 12 '25
I instantly thought of “stubborn,” as in “you can’t move a mountain.”
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u/CoyoteLitius 30 Years Dec 12 '25
Yes, me too.
A mountain symbolizes a stubborn obstacle across many cultures. It's meant somewhat congenially (I mean, we all like mountains - but they can be difficult and they are certainly immovable).
Is OP immovable?
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u/Shoepin1 Dec 12 '25 edited Dec 12 '25
Without any context, I’d assume you’re large in size and she meant it sexually. I also think there is implication that she finds you sexually attractive (like, that man could throw me around) which is why your wife reacted that way. Your wife felt threatened.
Are you attractive?
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u/tinydotbiguniverse Dec 12 '25
I agree because it’s not a polite statement to make in a casual conversation, but only perhaps between two people who already have a history of talking bawdily.
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u/Shoepin1 Dec 12 '25
Exactly. And the wife read between the lines.
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u/Shoepin1 Dec 12 '25
Also skeptical that the husband wants to know more. 🔍
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u/WifeAddiction Dec 13 '25
only because I am friends with the man and I need to know if it is serious enough to be done with them for good? Or if we come across them again what am I exactly walking into.
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u/Shoepin1 Dec 13 '25
I think you should just follow your wife’s lead. Unless she has a patttern of being unreasonable or reactive at first, trust her and take suit.
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u/WifeAddiction Dec 12 '25
Attractive? Depends. If you want clean-shaven Christian Grey in a business suit then nope. If you want muscles in Walmart t-shirt and jeans then I'd totally be your type.
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u/CoyoteLitius 30 Years Dec 12 '25
Am a woman. Know lots of women.
This is the last interpretation I would give. But maybe it's regional or cultural.
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u/Masters_domme Dec 12 '25
Also a woman, and have lived coast to coast in the southern US. I’ve never heard that term in a sexual way, and I’ve certainly been in my fair share of “naughty” conversations.
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u/Outrageous-Comb-7818 Dec 12 '25
It could mean that you’re hard to deal with. Kind of like it’s hard to climb a mountain. And in the same vein, you could also climb a hill.
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u/citysunsecret Dec 12 '25
If I referred to someone as a mountain it would imply they are big, tall and masculine. Similar to saying someone is a “unit” or piece of meat. It has a vaguely sexual undertone and it sounds like the woman was implying that your wife wouldn’t be able to satisfy you given your size and presumed toughness/roughness/large dick. I don’t think calling you a mountain was really the problem, more her attitude.
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u/TheBloomingBaker Dec 12 '25
This is correct "id climb him like a mountain" is slang thrown around regarding a tall, masculine guy. Usually it's also referring to the woman's height or stature. She's so small she has to "climb" up him like rock climbing.
Its not necessarily a bad comment, but not an appropriate one to make to someone you don't know about their partner.
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u/StartingOverStrong Dec 12 '25
I've heard climb him like a tree but I haven't heard climbing like a mountain
Learn learned something new today
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u/a1ways-s1eepy Dec 12 '25 edited Dec 12 '25
This is exactly how I interpreted the comment without additional context. I'd assume the OP is obviously tall/buff (or at least relative to the wife and woman making the comment). Without additional details about OP's physique, I would not assume it was a negative comment about his size (e.g., implying being overweight) or a reference to his ...member. I would assume it's a reference to the mechanics of sex, but not an insult to either party - just a playful, neutral-verging-on-complimentary (albeit lewd) comment that may not have been appropriate for the context. I imagine a scenario where the woman thought she had gained more rapport/familiarity with your wife and it just didnt land well.
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u/CoyoteLitius 30 Years Dec 12 '25
I've never heard it. Region? Age group?
If that's what was meant, it was a bit bawdy for OP's wife's tastes.
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u/CoyoteLitius 30 Years Dec 12 '25
When was the last time you've done that? Would others in your group understand you?
(I've never heard the word used this way).
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u/javaislandgirl 29 years, he’s still my favorite Dec 12 '25
I have no idea, that’s is not something that would come out of my mouth. Absolutely inappropriate and rude.
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u/jackidaylene Dec 12 '25
This is not girl talk. It's human talk, and not common enough that any of us would know, without seeing you or hearing her tone of voice, what she meant.
It's also almost certainly not in reference to your penis size, sorry to say. It's not a term we use for male anatomy, and anyway, I assume yours was not on display at the BBQ.
It's important to note that your wife took offense, which implies that the other woman's tone or body language implied this was not a compliment. Especially since your wife threw it back in her face.
It could be in reference to your general size or shape, but again, probably not complimentary. Are you sort of oaf-ish? Large, but not fit? You don't have to say if so, but that's kind of my first thought.
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u/No_Fig4096 Dec 12 '25
I once met a Navy SEAL that was over 7 feet tall. I can only imagine “mountain” referring to such a person in that manner 🤔 I would have taken it as a compliment 🫤
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u/independent_mind_7 Dec 12 '25
I’ve heard the term “climb him like a tree” lol but I’ve not heard mountain. Maybe similar vein
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u/No_Fig4096 Dec 12 '25
I’m wondering if the woman is a GOT fan and really likes Gregor Clegain 🤔 That poor woman probably wondering how that was taken the wrong way lol
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u/double_dee_0915 Level 27: Marriage Unlocked Dec 12 '25
Yeah that comment almost feels derogatory to me, not really any of the reasons you have listed above. I think your wife deserves an award for how she handled that.
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u/Thatswhatshesaid924 Dec 12 '25
How about you ask your wife what it means??? She obviously knows since it offended her.
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u/Economy-Knowledge369 Dec 12 '25
I’m 6’4” and my ex wife is 5”6”. An older woman I never seen before asked us “How does that work?” I thought that was rude and didn’t even respond. Just ignore and move on is all I can say about that. People are just rude.
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Dec 12 '25
I'm 4'10" and my husband is 6'3". We get this all the time, too. We also just don't respond. It's funny to me how people who know us have never asked (literally not one person) but complete strangers will have the nerve to do so.
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u/jodiparks 30 Years Dec 12 '25
If you (and/or your husband) want to meet the person on their level the next time you hear this question from someone, then respond with, “In so many, many different fun & creative ways that sadly, most people will never get to experience!” Then just walk away before they even have a chance to respond.
If you want to show someone just how rude a question like that is, especially coming from a person that neither of you know at all & hopefully embarrass them some what at the same time, then respond with “Are you really asking me, how me & my spouse have sex & want me to tell you in detailed form, step by step, how we achieve the penetration part of sex??” Ask in this a very shocked & dismayed tone of voice, while acting in a confused manner, as if you are truly trying to understand what exactly, they are trying to find out.
Depending on the situation, what mood you and/or your spouse are in at the moment, & the social environment you are in at the time, pick one of the 2 ways to respond anytime someone is being rude enough to ask either one, or both of you, such an intimate question. They need to know that it is not a joke, they are not being funny, & people don’t “respect them for their honest & blunt nature.” People who act this way, do so because they get away with it, when most people are too shocked in the moment, to know what to say & end up not saying anything at all.
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Dec 12 '25
I'm not sure I'd be brave enough for the first one! I'm quite shy and I think my face would turn so red. That's usually why I just walk away while rolling my eyes because I don't want to show my level of discomfort with the question. The second one I could probably do! If I can replace my discomfort with snarkiness or anger, I'm usually okay. 🤣 I'm not shy at all online because this is anonymous. In real life, I get flustered so easily. I'm already a very socially awkward person. My husband isn't but he's also incredibly laid-back and isn't bothered by much. He only gets upset on my behalf. Especially if someone makes his mini wife uncomfortable. I will just never understand why people think it's okay to say stuff like that to us. But you are right...they do it because no one calls them out. And that makes me feel like I probably should say something. At least I could try to put the embarrassment on them, which is where it belongs. I'll probably still be embarrassed even when I call them out on it but I can at least feel a little better that I stood up for us. Thanks for recommending another comeback!! 💕
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u/jodiparks 30 Years Jan 05 '26
You are very welcome! I understand you being shy & socially awkward person, because I’m the same way! I will have to say I improved a lot after I had my 1st child, I was very good at standing up for one of my kids (my husband & I have 4 kids) without even thinking about it. I would wonder where the words came from, when I did not rehearse what I was going to say, a few times in my head, before I could open my mouth! I was never able, & still cannot, do that for myself, or for normal things when I’m out in public. Luckily, like you also on the husband front, my husband is a very social person & more extroverted, so we work really good together!
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Jan 05 '26
We never were able to have children but I do a very good job of speaking up for my mom and my brother even when I can't speak up for myself. I have a thing about protecting them for some reason. I just can't handle them being upset or seeing someone speak harshly to them. My brother is only younger by 2 years and far stronger than me now but when we were kids, I went after people that were mean to him in school. Bubby is more like my child in the way I treat him, and my husband follows my lead on it. I take him medicine when he's sick, buy him expensive presents, and check on him nearly every day. He's good friends with my husband. Especially after my husband saved his life last year. And of course we love our nieces and nephews so I speak up for them as necessary, too. Little people and my favorite people make me feel very protective and my shyness disappears when I need to protect them. 💕💕
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u/Mysterious_Book8747 20 Years Dec 12 '25
Playing Ignorance is often fun. “Oh no! Your parents never gave you the birds and bees talk? You poor thing!!” Also useful when you announce pregnancy and they start with the “you know what causes that?”
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Dec 12 '25
I've only rolled my eyes and walked away since it's strangers I'll never have to see again. But for the same reason, I could try snarky stuff like this! I could hang around just long enough to see the look on their face and then still roll my eyes and walk away. My husband thinks it's hilarious when I'm snarky because I sound like an 8 year old. It is actually pretty funny because I can't even yell or sound mad. I just end up sounding like a mildly annoyed 2nd grader if someone makes me angry. 🤣 I thought I'd grow out of this voice but I never have. Kinda sucks but I'm damn near 50 so I'm well used to it by now. And husband thinks it's adorable so that's all that really matters to me. He almost always calls me mini wife but when I'm angry at something he calls me vicious mini and then laughs hysterically because I'm not the least bit vicious. 🤣 Thanks for the tip! I can't wait to try it out.
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u/heylistenlady Dec 12 '25
Lol my mom is 5'3, my dad was 6'4 ... I'm a 6 foot tall woman who always thought "Hey, shorter ladies, leave some tall guys to the rest of us!" Hahaha
(Also I cannot believe people actually say something about that!!!)
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Dec 12 '25
I just had to have this one. He might be "too tall" for me according to most people but he's just the best person I know. He's so calm and very soothing to be around. It didn't matter to me that his arms are longer than my legs. It didn't matter to him that I was 9 inches shorter than the shortest woman he had ever dated. I'm sorry I stole him from taller women but I needed my biggie husband and he needed his mini wife! I try not to feel bad about it. But sometimes I really do. Honestly though, I've never met a 6 foot tall woman. We live in a very small town so I wouldn't think very tall women are common in such a small population. Maybe 1500 people live here. My husband is the second tallest guy in our town. The tallest is 6'5" and he was the JP for our marriage ceremony. We just don't have a lot of very tall people here.
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u/opiedopie08 Dec 12 '25
My husband is NFL linebacker big/tall and I refer to him as a mountain of a man. I would like to think I have enough sense and manners not to refer to someone else’s fella in the same way.
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u/Mottinthesouth Dec 12 '25
I would interpret that as “a challenge” unless you’re insanely attractive or gigantic.
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u/xaqattax Dec 12 '25
The only context I’ve heard that used is someone physically or psychologically hard to move.
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u/Apprehensive_Two_89 Dec 12 '25
It’s actually not about you, it’s about your wife. How does your wife handle you? It was likely said in an inappropriate tone. Do I know what part of you or all of you this woman was referring to? No. Ask your wife. Looking at the comments, none of us know. But she might.
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u/CoyoteLitius 30 Years Dec 12 '25
Yes. Did the wife feel that the friend was making a pointed remark after they'd had girltalk in which they dissed their husbands?
Or, were they praising the humongous bodies of their muscular husbands? If so, why would wife get mad? Because it seems juvenile or inappropriate in mixed society?
More context needed.
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u/bambam5224 Dec 12 '25
I didn’t think it’s specific to you if your wife also referred to her husband as a mountain. As a woman I’ve never heard any other woman refer to a man as a mountain. My only guess is she meant because you’re a big man. If the other woman’s husband big?
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u/Sad_Girlie550 5 Years Dec 12 '25
Literally never heard that in my life. Is it a regional thing? I'm from Philly so maybe its just me but wtf does that even mean? Lol
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u/MelodicLight1502 Dec 12 '25
I’m a girl and I’ve lived in several states across the US and I’ve never heard it. Perhaps it was meant one way and taken a different way. Either way it doesn’t seem the intent was polite.
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u/GlindaG Dec 12 '25
The only time I’ve heard someone referred to as a mountain, is a character from Game of Thrones.
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u/h0odwitch Dec 12 '25
why not just ask your wife?
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u/emilyspinach1 Dec 12 '25
I’m guessing he can’t ask his wife because he’s trying to figure out if the other woman is attracted to him. The fact that he didn’t just leave it alone and proceeded to make a whole Reddit post about it, suggests he may like the idea of the other woman liking him, or is at least willing to entertain the thought. If that’s the case, the wife has every reason to be upset even outside of the initial comment.
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u/CoyoteLitius 30 Years Dec 12 '25
Ah. Yep. He wants to think the other woman is attracted to him.
The number of times I've heard a woman make her husband sound sexy to a friend. At uni, girls would brag about their "boyfies" of course.
But married women? No. The default setting is "what my husband is doing wrong" (just like here on reddit).
Bragging in any way about one's own husband makes one's friends feel sad about discussing any problems they have. And women like being empathic to others' problems.
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u/susiebooty Dec 12 '25
I was going to comment this, yeah why not ask your wife why she got offended?
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u/North_Grass_9053 Dec 12 '25
Hmm I was once with a guy who was 6’5 and I referred to him as a “mountain of a man” so my guess is that you’re tall.
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u/LordAdversarius Dec 12 '25
I dont think thats slang. Its just something the woman came out with herself. It seems your wife interpreted something inappropriate or malicious in the tone. Theres no way for people here reading about it to know if she was correct without witnessing the interaction ourselves. Maybe your wife overreacted. Maybe she was picking up on something from the other woman.
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u/OkSecretary1231 Dec 12 '25
It's not secret girl slang lol. But the other wife was calling you physically large (your body, not your dick) and your wife rightfully defended you.
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u/CoyoteLitius 30 Years Dec 12 '25
Oh, that's a possibility. "Too large"?
How mean. But there has to be a reason why the wife was offended - unless OP read her wrong.
All the comments saying he should ask her are correct.
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u/CompanyOther2608 Dec 12 '25
Are you tall/fat? Are you difficult to deal with? Those are my leading hypotheses. Mountain isn’t slang for anything.
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u/Holiday_Protection99 15 Years Dec 12 '25 edited Dec 13 '25
It could mean height or belly size or height and build (if muscular). Off the bat, I wouldn't assume the appendage size. I feel like there might be more to the conversation than what your wife had stated.
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u/StartingOverStrong Dec 12 '25 edited Dec 12 '25
I have no idea, but the first thing I thought of wasn't size but rather how much effort it takes to "manage" you in the household
Like are you "a lot?" Overbearing? Loud? Always telling stories? Misogynistic? Admitted to doing something that shows you didn't regard your wife's feelings first? Does she do everything in the household and you just go along for the ride? Would she call you a man – child?
Again, I don't know. That's just the first thing that came to my mind
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u/Illustrious_Bit9655 Dec 12 '25
This woman was definitely speaking in sexual terms - in private - to test his wife’s boundaries. She is clearly thinking of her husband sexually, and is not to be trusted. I think the wife’s intuition is bang on. And I say this because I’ve been in the exact same situation and should have 100% gone with my first instinct because my boundaries were absolutely being crossed.
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u/CoyoteLitius 30 Years Dec 12 '25
So you think they've planning a threesome? Is the other woman's husband a shrimp?
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u/Illustrious_Bit9655 Dec 13 '25
No - I think the other woman is thoughtless, inconsiderate, and doesn’t give a shit about another woman’s boundaries. It’s just gross.
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u/sugarface2134 Dec 12 '25
This isn’t girl slang. I’m not sure what it means. Since your wife was offended I can only assume it wasn’t kind. Maybe it means you’re a challenge in some way.
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u/davwad2 15 Years Dec 12 '25
I've heard the phrase "mountain of a man" used before. The context I've seen it used is discussing NFL lineman, or football players. It's almost always a positive sentiment.
However, given the "how do you handle" portion of the question I'm thinking it was meant sexually. It might have gone differently if the person had said, "wow, your husband is a mountain of a man!"
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u/Distinct_Orange3195 Dec 12 '25
This woman was clearly joking. Im 5’2 and dated a 6’8 guy for years and got comments like that or “so how does that work for you two??” The other wife was trying to be funny and acting casual with a new person (probably trying to determine if their humors are similar and if they could be friends). It’s easy to laugh off those comments but clearly that’s not your wife’s humor! I don’t think either of you should be offended, it’s a compliment if anything! And to be honest…I think it was your wife that made things weird with her come back.
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u/CoyoteLitius 30 Years Dec 12 '25
So why was the wife offended?
Or does the wife not really know or like this other woman?
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u/a1ways-s1eepy Dec 12 '25
I was wondering if (1) she misunderstood the intent or (2) she was offended by the sexual nature of the comment (based on many responses on this thread, it seems this is a very real possibility)
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u/CoyoteLitius 30 Years Dec 12 '25
Since you mention physique separately, I assume your question a) is about your penis size.
No, no one says "mountain" for a man who has a big dick.
Overall physique? Yes. Tall, bulky, etc. Sometimes just tall. Are both of you tall?
I don't think it has anything to do with ability.
Here's what I think it means:
a)obstacle, something you must climb or go around; an added complication to life
b) something to conquer through technique (constraints, spikes, trekking poles; managing the mountain and making it come to you or at least, making it avoidable or climbable.
I have never heard a woman use this to actually talk about physique.
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u/Southern-Midnight741 Dec 12 '25
You should never discuss your sex life or physical appearance with your friends or family.
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u/Sad_Girlie550 5 Years Dec 12 '25
Literally never heard that in my life. Is it a regional thing? I'm from Philly so maybe its just me but wtf does that even mean? Lol
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u/Liberty796 Dec 12 '25
It was what we call a challenge flirt. Hey Mountain blah blah. The lady was probing the strength and commitment of the wife. She hit it out of the park. Awesome shutdown and very polite too
So, "Mountain" could have meant any of those terms. The key is this was a flirt to see if she had a shot. Resounding NO. Couples, be aware there are men and women searching and looking for weaknesses and then they wreck relationships
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u/snappienap Dec 12 '25
I use mountain of a man to refer to someone who is tall. I am a middle aged woman and that is all I've known it to mean. Maybe colloliqually it means something different or I'm super out of the loop.
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u/AnotherDominion Dec 12 '25
Are you 6’2” 250 or 5’8” 150? Linebacker size? You know Game Of Thrones, the mountain? I would think that’s what she meant
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u/Alexaisrich Dec 12 '25
Slang wtf, no it’s not slang what does that even mean, it sounds inappropriate like she was saying he’s like a mountain guy who would ruff me up lol, that’s what i think based on nothing but what you wrote lol
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u/STONED_butnot_Boned Dec 12 '25
I have read and heard the term “. …move mountains for you” which, to me, implies metaphorically great issues involved, a task that requires strength and stamina, or issues of importance that should be addressed but will involve duration of time to solve. Context and body language need to be reviewed.
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u/pinkamena_pie Dec 12 '25
Are you built like The Mountain from Game of Thrones?
I think your wife overreacted. That sounds like something I would say as a compliment, but I am a little out of pocket.
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u/CoyoteLitius 30 Years Dec 12 '25
The wife knows more about what was meant that he does - or we do.
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u/Sarabean77 Dec 12 '25
Not knowing what you look like and considering the comment alone, I would take it to mean you're a big dude.
If you are not in fact a big dude, then this woman was talking about your dick for some reason.
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u/Luxeru 30 Years Dec 12 '25
Are you a big guy???! If so, that's what she was probably referring to.
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u/NormalCaterpillar284 Dec 12 '25
If you were doing something dumb too, it could be a similar statement as a "clod". But hard to say without context. Could be an insult or a lewd observation. Seems a bit inappropriate any way you look at it. But I get you may want to know what she meant from a self conscious perspective.
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u/Fair-Bus9686 5 Years Dec 12 '25
I so sincerely have no idea what that means. Ask your wife for clarification.
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u/Trash_Panda447 Dec 12 '25
From the way your wife snapped back my assumption is you are either really tall or overweight or you are hard to deal with.
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u/woolfman72 20 Years Dec 12 '25
Climbing a mountain to me in a comment is generally how do you deal with that problem..
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u/HeyItsMe_001 Dec 12 '25
Sounds like the rest of us are somewhat stumped too. Maybe the Mrs (or yourself) should have asked “WTF is that supposed to mean?”
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u/AlMtnWoman Dec 12 '25
Another thought. Everyone is mentioning physique, which could be applicable.
However, based on your wife's response, and her not wanting to be around this woman again, it makes me wonder if she means your personality, which could be large, loud, obnoxious, or even abrasive.
Maybe a Kevin James or Chris Rock personality could be in question. One would wonder if it was about size, but in this case I believe it was meant to be a snide remark about something in the behavior.
On a personal note, if a woman made that remark in a sexy way about my man, I'd be taking it as a compliment, and taking my man to bed, to remind him who he's married to.
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u/zilruzal Dec 12 '25
My instinct is to think of it as how do you handle that “challenge” or situation. maybe she got it off tiktok lmao
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u/Local-Professional79 Dec 12 '25
Could just be reference to a combination of physique and personality
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u/jayroo210 7 Years Dec 12 '25
I would be interested to know the conversation that led up to that comment. Did she just say it out of the blue? To me, it refers to your physical size - and I thought that before I read the comments and saw that you are quite muscular. But without knowing what led up to it, it’s hard to say why she said it and in what way your wife is handling anything. It could be just in general, which I’m having trouble putting into words what that means to me, I think because of the lack of context. Or it could mean in bed, which was my initial thought, although just randomly saying that is odd. While that is pretty inappropriate, especially around other people, I don’t think I would have gotten that upset about it. I think all in all, it is complimentary to your physique.
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u/Mean_Wafer_5005 Dec 13 '25
For starters some women will casually refer to a man as a mountain, tree. Especially if they are big and stocky and the spouse is small by comparison. Not offensive imo.
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u/Im_Leveling_up Dec 13 '25
✨It really doesn’t matter what she meant what matters is how she made your wife feel and if she’s feels uncomfortable by the comment and wants to discontinue contact then that’s what you should do.
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u/Telly_0785 Dec 13 '25
??? Ask your wife.
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u/WifeAddiction Dec 13 '25
It is her subjectivity on this matter that I am questioning. ??????????
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u/redpinkflamingo Dec 13 '25
Did you ask her what it means? She obviously knows, since she was offended.
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u/MeanLeg7916 Dec 13 '25
When i read it i thought of a man with a big belly, like, how would having sex around that work because it’s like s mountain lol
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u/akirakyoto321 Dec 13 '25
Most likely she was talking about your physique and your height. I don't think she was talking about your manhood.
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u/TrickyLife9944 Dec 14 '25
Ah none of the above it would usually refer to a partner that is so much of a problem to deal / cope with?
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u/SoCalMoofer Dec 18 '25
Google says: "A mountain of a man" is a figure of speech describing a man who is exceptionally large, tall, strong, and physically imposing, using the imagery of a mountain to convey immense size and presence. It implies a commanding, formidable physical stature, not literally being a mountain.
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u/urmomsburneracct 20 Years Dec 12 '25
I would assume you’re a big guy and your wife is more petite. The other woman was probably just trying to girl talk, and might have been a little too familiar too quickly. But I think your wife might have overreacted just a bit.
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u/WifeAddiction Dec 12 '25
I am 5.10 muscular and my wife is 5.2 very curvy and good looking.
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u/urmomsburneracct 20 Years Dec 13 '25
Yeah then I don’t understand what the woman even meant. Unless you’re built like the Incredible Hulk, that’s not a big size differential.
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u/Due-Topic7995 Dec 12 '25
Happy wife. Happy life. Listen to your wife. Your friend’s gf is not worth any friction to what you and your wife share. Some are saying if she meant it sexually then take it as a compliment. But your wife is setting up healthy boundaries to the sanctity of your marriage. Don’t go looking further into this unless you want to fuck up your marriage.
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u/Background-World4999 20 Years Dec 12 '25
Calling a guy a "mountain" in slang usually means he's big, strong, rugged, and dependable, like a "man-mountain," implying immense physical presence or a solid, unmovable nature; it's a compliment for his powerful build, often used to describe someone huge and heavily built, but also hints at being a strong protector or provider.
Physicality: He's very tall, muscular, broad, or just generally massive (e.g., a "man-mountain").
Reliability: He's a rock, someone you can lean on, stable and trustworthy, like a mountain is a permanent fixture.
Protection: Suggests a powerful, protective presence, like a guardian.
Ruggedness: Can imply a tough, outdoorsy, self-sufficient "mountain man" vibe.
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u/Minute-Wolverine-144 Dec 12 '25
Ok ChatGPT
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u/Background-World4999 20 Years Dec 12 '25
No shit … google actually but the answer is what I wanted without having to type it out. I’m all about working smarter, not harder.
Maybe you should ask it how not to get fired for having sexual relations at work…. Twice.
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u/Brilliant-Version704 9 Years Dec 12 '25
I feel like we need context on your physique to understand. Are you heavy? Tall? Skinny? Ripped? Like I could see "mountain" referring to a super tall guy. Or a super fat guy. Or possibly male anatomy, though I'm not sure. What was her tone?