General Why do men try to control You?

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Shinkicker

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These are all idealized piece of advice but You're a man. You have never been subject to another man trying to subject you to complete dominance. It's like men are secretly insecure about their status with a girl they want to make sure they can have a grip on her so they Don't invest in something that can spiral out of their control.
Men are not alone. Women will do this in friendships also.. If YOU allow it.
 

Shinkicker

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. When you are all attracted and it's new and exciting you may disregard these things because you want to be close as possible to this person but as time wears on you notice them and if you are strong willed this begins to chip away at your nerves.
I agree with Yossarian @Yossarian and @Splinty .

Here is the problem. You allow them to do it in the beginning when it's most important. This time is laying the groundwork. I make it a point to tell people early on, first time they start easing into my personal space I tell them to back off. You go quiet or "ghost". And how is that working for you?

I'm not mean so I kinda make a joke that gets the point across.
Where have you been?
Nunya damn bizzness. :D

And don't tell where you have been. If they push, get serious and tell them to fuck off. It's a minor thing but establishes boundaries efficiently.

Every single time a gf starts bitching about how someone is treating them, I say "well you allow it."

Be confident In who you are. Don't pretend to be someone else, more passive, in the beginning. I think you will be pleasantly surprised in the results.
 

Shinkicker

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I like this in theory but I'm not sure I'm entirely wrong. I feel like it isn't just me being the common denominator either. I feel like a lot of men do like being the dominant figure in a relationship. They like to have the deciding say in important matters and they like to have an obedient wife or gf and they want to come first in your life.
Thank fuck for that!
 

maurice

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Most men I know have little interest in controlling their women. A more common complaint is that men don't take MORE control.

One thing we probably can agree on: a woman constantly trying to micromanage her man is unhappy.
 

Yuki Nakai's Eye

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Sep 2, 2015
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"He needs to be confident but not too arrogant"
"He needs to be funny but not like goofy funny"
"He should be spontaneous but only when I'm expecting it."
"He needs to know the exact time to say all the right things"
"He needs to know the right time not to say anything."
"He can have his friends and do things with them but only when it's convenient for me."
 

maurice

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W: Let's go out to dinner.
M: Okay, where do you want to go?
W: I don't care.
M: How about X?
W: No.
M: Y?
W: No.
M: Z?
W: No.
M: Fuck this. I'm taking you to X.
W: OMG, UR sooo controlling!
 

Banchan

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And here it is, the key! We have a winner!
I'm really terrible at not just telling the truth. A guy will ask you and look you right in the eyes for signs of dishonesty and I always just cave.

I agree with Yossarian @Yossarian and @Splinty .

Here is the problem. You allow them to do it in the beginning when it's most important. This time is laying the groundwork. I make it a point to tell people early on, first time they start easing into my personal space I tell them to back off. You go quiet or "ghost". And how is that working for you?

I'm not mean so I kinda make a joke that gets the point across.
Where have you been?
Nunya damn bizzness. :D

And don't tell where you have been. If they push, get serious and tell them to fuck off. It's a minor thing but establishes boundaries efficiently.

Every single time a gf starts bitching about how someone is treating them, I say "well you allow it."

Be confident In who you are. Don't pretend to be someone else, more passive, in the beginning. I think you will be pleasantly surprised in the results.
I just Don't approach with any future plans. Like I'm not thinking I need to set boundaies
With anyone because I'm not thinking of these people in my future just yet and like before you know it they're telling me what to do.

W: Let's go out to dinner.
M: Okay, where do you want to go?
W: I don't care.
M: How about X?
W: No.
M: Y?
W: No.
M: Z?
W: No.
M: Fuck this. I'm taking you to X.
W: OMG, UR sooo controlling!
M what are you doing on this date?
W I have assignments and I made plans a week ago
*DATE ROLLS AROUND*
M why Don't you come with me, I made insignificant plans but i'm bored and this is my day off and I probably want sex?
W I told you weeks ago I couldn't because I had important things to do today.
M They aren't that important.
*block*
 
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Don't lie you do.

The best explanation I found was this.

Why Men Oppress Women

Basically testosterone drives men to be competitive and aggressive and they seek power over others. This is especially prominent in their desire to dominate women because they secretly resent the sexual power we hold over their sexual urges which they cannot control so they seek to control the woman instead of their sexual compulsion.

True or false?

Do you agreed?
In my experience, women almost always opt for the man who tries to/does control them. You can say whatever you want but in my 41 years, it has never benefited me to be the nice guy, not even once.
 

Shinkicker

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I just Don't approach with any future plans. Like I'm not thinking I need to set boundaies
With anyone because I'm not thinking of these people in my future just yet and like before you know it they're telling me what to do.

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It has nothing to do with future. It's about now. Don't allow it to start and it won't be an issue. And this is true about all relationships, friends, co workers, etc.