Why does my boyfriend want me to always stand up for him?

[Anonymous]

My boyfriend neither stands up for himself or me. He’s always wanting me to do the talking when a stranger comes up to us or there’s a problem.
my boyfriend is the more dominant one in the relationship except when it comes to that.

Updates:

[Smoke-n-Growls]

I had to do that for my ex. Literally stopped us from getting jumped once - I did. All short small woman of me, and this tall boy didn't even know he'd been in danger until after I had pulled us into the nearest coffee shop.

Hopefully your boyfriend just assumes you enjoy taking the lead outside the relationship, and he isn't like my ex - a spineless coward lacking in awareness (both of himself and his surroundings).

[Gooblegobble]

He's a pussy, that's all. He likes to stand up to you, but not for you.

[Chesarae]

Lack of confidence, probably. Confidence can be an acquired skill, just takes time.

[nikooo0ooo]

P p p p pussy caaaaaat.