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I put this thread under mental health because it affects my mental health.
Over the years I've had various relationships and housemates. Looking back, it's mostly men who are really grouchy in the morning. This really affects me because I am a morning person. I wake up energetic and happy, looking forward to the day. I've had 2 relationships (which includes 1 marriage) and 2 housemates. persons I am speaking of are all male. And, my parents and I were all larks, while my brother was a nigh owl who hated mornings (still does). They were/are grouchy and grumpy and you best not try to even talk to them until after noon. It's a huge downer and a waste of time.
I've only ever ended up in one relationship where the man was cheerful in the morning. Why start out the day so negatively? I usually keep quiet because I know better but what I'm thinking is "get over yourself."
I'm not a night person. I get sleepy really early, sometimes by 8pm. I'm not grouchy or crabby when I'm sleepy and/or it's time to go to bed. I just go. No sniping and crabbing.
It is what it is. I do wonder why it is that so many men are grouchy in the morning.
Well, people are individuals and your sample size is quite small OP. I've shared work camp/bunkhouse situations with a number of men and have also had male housemates. Obviously we were around each other early in the mornings. Not all of them were grouches, in fact I'd say the majority were not. Many just weren't chatty in the am.
I put this thread under mental health because it affects my mental health.
Over the years I've had various relationships and housemates. Looking back, it's mostly men who are really grouchy in the morning. This really affects me because I am a morning person. I wake up energetic and happy, looking forward to the day. I've had 2 relationships (which includes 1 marriage) and 2 housemates. persons I am speaking of are all male. And, my parents and I were all larks, while my brother was a nigh owl who hated mornings (still does). They were/are grouchy and grumpy and you best not try to even talk to them until after noon. It's a huge downer and a waste of time.
I've only ever ended up in one relationship where the man was cheerful in the morning. Why start out the day so negatively? I usually keep quiet because I know better but what I'm thinking is "get over yourself."
I'm not a night person. I get sleepy really early, sometimes by 8pm. I'm not grouchy or crabby when I'm sleepy and/or it's time to go to bed. I just go. No sniping and crabbing.
It is what it is. I do wonder why it is that so many men are grouchy in the morning.
Yes!!! I've noticed this, too! Men are more prone to being grump in the morning. Why? I'm not grumpy in the morning, so I don't relate at all. I'm not grumpy at night, either. I get grumpy sometimes, but it's not related to the time of day at all.
I realize the sample size is quite small. I'm not trying to bash men, not at all. Just that I've noticed it. I've had a few female housemates and this did not occur.
Anyway, my question is asking for input as to why it seems men are grouchy in the morning. I have a few ideas.
I found this: What happens if your circadian rhythm is out of whack?
Changes in your sleep cycle may lead to cognitive and behavioral issues like diminished focus, vigilance, attention, motor skills, and memory. These symptoms can subsequently result in workplace errors, reduced efficiency, or even accidents—according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
Some people are morning people while some people are night owls. I have not seen any gender differences in this. I’m actually a morning person, but I am not particularly chatty or enthusiastic immediately. I actually like going in to work early because it’s quiet and I can have some alone time to get work accomplished without distractions.
I don't think it's too much to ask that if someone is not in a good mood in the morning, they can at least refrain from snarking or generally being in a bad mood, thereby causing distress for the lark.
I'm the same as you. I like to get up early and start my day quietly and ease in to it. I am not available before 2pm at my new part time job because being retirement age I would find it very difficult to give up those precious hours.
Someone saying they’re “not a morning person” is just an a-hole. How can a person be considered mentally stable and “good” if they are obnoxious for the first 5hrs they’re awake each day, regardless of what is going on in their life?
Also, for some perspective OP, go to a gym at 5am and count how many men vs women…
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but what I'm thinking is "get over yourself." 
