I agree...yet....
Women do not respect men. They’re taught to be “empowered” and be dominant in the relationship. They’re also more likely (several studies have shown) to instigate violence. To me, today’s “women” are not the type of women that drives a man to be fully committed. Abortion, while hailed as “progress” for women, was nothing more than a win for promiscuous men (and women), it reduced the respect that men have for women. Now we have women behaving like promiscuous men - which doesn’t provide a foundation for respect from men.
Women are very good at pointing out the failings of today’s men but refuse to look at what they may be doing to contribute to the situation.
As a man, I’d die for my wife, I’ll work tirelessly, etc...at the end of the day, all I need is a little respect - which is then returned in love. I see far too many women these days seeing “their man” as nothing more than somebody that should treat them like a queen while they behave like a spoiled brat that appreciates nothing. Ultimately, they’re very selfish.
It’s always about the “problem with men”, when really both sides have gone off the rails.
I'm an Eagle Scout and a US Marine Combat Veteran......And I consider the crowning achievement of my life not returning a closed fist punch to the nose my first wife gave me during an argument.
The crowning achievement of my life.
Women want to be desired; men want to be admired.
One rule for dealing with women: ignore what they say and watch what they do. If she loves you, she shows it by making an effort to make you happy. If she's unwilling to make an effort to make you happy, then she doesn't love you, and it's time to either change her attitude or leave. (and yes, it works in the other direction too).
Precisely my experience. I am divorced after 19 years of marriage and single for the last 11. I have found 1 woman in those 11 years worth her salt, and she is deathly afraid of a relationship because she has been clobbered twice. It has been a tough, tough relationship road for me. I am a banker, Christian, very active in church and have many, many friends, known and respected in the community and am now in my mid-50's. Many have shown interest, most of whom were quite attractive. But most are either very shallow, display an intolerable degree of arrogance or have major moral shortcomings. I have pretty much given up.
I see far too many women these days seeing “their man” as nothing more than somebody that should treat them like a queen while they behave like a spoiled brat that appreciates nothing. Ultimately, they’re very selfish.
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You are so right there.
And I am appalled at how many will just criticize their husbands in the presence of others. Above all, a man wants respect.