Have a woman ever made you feel emasculated?

[hIopinionated_]

So apparently I made my ex feel emasculated. I broke up with him because we weren’t compatible. I barely had sex with him because he’s a selfish lover. He’s a bad communicator. And he didn’t care to understand basic relationship things. Is he justified feeling that way?

I know this is useless, he’s my ex, don’t go backwards blah blah blah but we’re friends and sometimes he brings up our past relationship

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Sorry guys. So this question isn’t completely about me I really would like to know your experiences. I’m pretty hard on men so I’m trying to empathize

Thank you all in advance

[ElizabethEmery]

Obviously we want our partners to feel happy and confident when we are with them. HOWEVER, it is not your job to make someone feel like a man if he won’t act like one. Being selfish and not caring for your relationship was not healthy for you OR for him. I personally think serving that sort of bs will at the very least subconsciously register in his head as emasculating behaviour on his part, which is not your fault!!

[hIopinionated_]

Couldn’t agree more. Amazing view here

[Andres77]

bad communication is a two way street. One might be better and one might be worse…both contribute.

dont throw all the blame on him. Maybe he is entirely responsible…but it takes two to tango.
Regardless…I hope you can move forward in a positive manner.

[hIopinionated_]

I actually wanted it to put my faults in the post as well but I really wanted to focus on guys not myself. It’s kind of too late since I kind of made it about me but I wanted to explain why I asked in the first place

[Andres77]

That’s fair. You seem to have a good heart…. though you are a bit feisty 😉

[hIopinionated_]

I totally have a good heart! 😇

[Andres77]

There’s a saying that I’m sure I’ll mess up but “each relationship helps prepare us for the next one.”
Which I understand to mean that we’re constantly learning. We might mess up in one relationship but try to address that issue in the next. We tend not to try to fix it with THIS partner because then we have to admit that we’d messed up. it’s not true with all. But it’s not uncommon.

[Andres77]

Emasculated… first wife story. If you want the details just dm me. I’ll only respond to this unless you say otherwise. Your call.

[Andres77]

Follow me please.

[hIopinionated_]

I can definitely agree with that. Very wise indeed. And you know we all deserve to learn and be better than we were yesterday. That’s why I talk shit all the time, not to say I’m better than anyone but my arguments, most of the time, are always “look at yourself in mirror”. I argue because I like to get the root of things

[hIopinionated_]

Aww why can’t you spill here? 🥺

[Andres77]

Because we have unfinished business from an anon post.

[Andres77]

I’ll be respectful, I already apologized for my bad attitude this morning

[Andres77]

Your choice

[Andres77]

Anyway, now that I figured out who you are I looked at some of your other posts. I seem genuine and just want honest input. You’re not a troll.
I’d like to have a bit more open dialogue, but only if you’re comfortable.

[Andres77]

🙄…YOU seem genuine *

[hIopinionated_]

Oh oh looks like I’m in trouble. Which anonymous post though?

[Andres77]

We were civil at the end. No drama

[hIopinionated_]

Ohhh rude guy who thought I was a guy. Surprised I remember

[Andres77]

Who? Me?🙄

[hIopinionated_]

Oh so You’re not THAT guy?

[Andres77]

🦗…🦗…🦗

[hIopinionated_]

I have no idea what that means but ok sir

[Andres77]

All good stuff

[hIopinionated_]

I am just really confused about our conversation from the part where you were telling me about our civil conversation in the end on another one of my questions

[Andres77]

I’m just saying that our conversation ended well and I apologized for being rude

[hIopinionated_]

And when I mentioned the scenario I thought you were referring to you seemed confused and annoyed

[Andres77]

I’m good, I was playing.

[hIopinionated_]

Oh. I had no idea. Well anyways, weren’t we supposed to have a conversation about something?

[hIopinionated_]

I think you told me to message you to have it

[Andres77]

Just if you wanted to continue a conversation to follow me and then we could.
Your choice.
I’ll leave it up to you

[ElementoP]

You sound like a cunt. Ope... I'm sorry! I'm just hard on women. I also categorize people based on their gender and assume they're all bad because I'm a moron

[hIopinionated_]

Historically, I’m right dimwit, you’re wrong so the only person who’s a bitch is … well you.

As a matter of fact, what is a cunt? How is that insulting? Would LOVE to know, seriously so don’t go getting your little feelings hurt ok little boy?

[Middleman]

Yes I could say it happens. I had met someone for a time who was like that. While she was quite beautiful she was more 'man-like' in her overall demeanour - hardworking, rather ambitious and success-driven.

[Anonymous]

Nope. But a few have tried. I have strict rule of I'm only willing to give what she is willing to. So no women ever gets over on me. If she loves me she understands that. If she doesn't understand that then she doesn't love me and there's no need for us to be together any more, have a nice day. 🙂

[FilmGuy93]

I've never had a woman emasculate me. I've had women try, but women only have power if you give a fuck what they think.

[chicosuave]

Yes when they tell me " you poor thing " and they give me that fake sad face. Uuuugghh turns me off

[DavidRaul]

He wasn't compatible with you. Dont dwell on your past

[pizzalovershouse]

Yes my ex use to burn me with hot wax tie me down like I'm needed pain

[hIopinionated_]

What? 🫣

[pizzalovershouse]

Just knew of things exdid to hurt feelings

[pizzalovershouse]

So that made me feel what your post is talking about

[hIopinionated_]

All answers are welcome

[pizzalovershouse]

😊👍

[Alex8736]

If there is no communication then feelings towards them become non-existent so when it comes to people like that I "don't chase but just replace"

[ArtemisSilver]

I've been around toxic women yes.

[Anonymous]

No. Nobody has that much power over me.

[Opinion Owner]

It just sounds like he's taking the break up hard. I don't think you should remain freinds with him if he still has feelings for you. As long as he likes you, he'll never be your friend and he'll be secretly hoping every relationship you find yourself in fails and that you'll give him another chance.