Anonymous asked:
Wait in what context do men demand u be more assertive + disagree with them more? I've found a lot of guys seem to respect me more when I disagree with them (even if its just like playful bickering) than if I go along with whatever they say. But I honestly respect assertive ppl more too. In no context has any guy ever told me to disagree with him more though if that makes sense.
I feel like it happens to me all the time: dating, work, really just whenever.
My brain is trying to come up with arguments for why this is completely unreasonable but more likely I just feel particularly insecure about these qualities in myself so get upset when they’re called attention to