At first I thought men would appreciate that I’m easy going and tolerant. Well I was wrong and I’m left feeling angry with myself for a long time. I tolerated disrespect, sex jokes and in the long run I’m told I’m boring. When men feel comfortable with you then they will start to mistreat you. Don’t be tolerant but be intolerant of men.
Men need to reflect light like a mirror. They should be an echo that gives back what you put out there. When you say something in a well you hear the echo of what you put in come back to you right away and that’s how a man should behave. You help him, he helps you. When you realise that you are doing more in the relationship then it means you are being tolerant towards him and you need to stop. Your good intentions and turning a blind eye enables men. And you are treated like you are the whole problem before they leave you behind.
Don‘t be a cool girl. Ever. If they want to Leave because of that then it’s a good sign, They just hate that they can’t screw you over with the false promise that you will be loved forever.
I found that I never got more respect till I figured out what were dealbreakers (boundaries) before I started dating again. Easier said than done, but when I treated myself with self respect, and wasn't afraid of being 'difficult', I was treated way better than when I was easygoing. I always thought it was a dumb trope that men love 'bitches' but it seems like being assertive has been the best thing I have ever learned for myself, single or dating. Don't be a cool girl, have your own set of morals and code of conduct and you will naturally find someone that will fall into step with you, and rise to meet you.
I'm more of a "fuck around and find out" girl myself.
The kind of men who don't respect women with boundaries....aren't worth knowing.
Truth!
Nothing but straight facts!