'Soft parenting a man': Vulnerable Women Discuss Their Defining 'Never Again' Moments in Previous Long-Term Relationships (Reddit Thread)

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    Human body - Posted by u/jf_development 18 hours ago What's your "never again" story?
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    Font - Newbie_Cookie · 17 hr. ago · edited 15 hr. ago Giving insecure men a chance Edit: What I meant was really low self esteem. However note that high self esteem could also be not good as self esteem doesn't necessarily correlates with a capability of person but simply how they perceive themselves. (Very high self esteem could lead to narcissistic point of view.) So it's not necessarily "black and white" What I look out for usually is self efficacy (knowing what you're capable of and being co
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    Font - Available_Curve5074 · 15 hr. ago I saw someone on TikTok say "never date a man that you pity". That spoke to me.
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    Font - MabelUniverse · 15 hr. ago I'm saving that for later, also with "never f*ck with a man you don't look up to."
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    Font - mckenziepost26 16 hr. ago. edited 12 hr. ago insecure men are the worst. like get a grip buddy pleaseee edit: by insecure i don't mean having insecurities that's perfectly normal and i'm supportive of that. it's when you project your insecurity onto your partner and becoming controlling/manipulative as i've experienced in my relationships with insecure men.
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    Rectangle - Freshcaucasian. 13 hr. ago See how you would react if if a man told you to "get a grip" when your insecure about something especially if it's something you cannot control or change.
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    Font - Soil Think 17 hr. ago Ignoring obvious warning signs because they're hot 2.0k Reply Share
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    Font - abyssoffears 17 hr. ago let myself being manipulated because i'm so "understanding" 1.9k Reply Share
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    Font - Veronica Mars_19 · 17 hr. ago · edited 17 hr. ago Too many! A few highlights: Never again will I offer to help someone move homes in a short timespan with unnecessary pressure and monumental obligations to get them resituated. Never will I mix too many types of alcohol while day drinking in the sun. Never again will I overlook deal breakers. because he is "the perfect man in every other regard"...there's a reason it was a dealbreaker before. 1.5k Reply Share
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    Font - MaialinaRosa 17 hr. ago . Ignore my gut instincts when it comes to relationships. Also never take a man's words seriously unless he can back it up with actions. ↑ 1.1k Share
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    Rectangle - 10throwawayantsy 18 hr. ago . Giving ugly men a chance
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    Font - Silly Tumbleweed2020 16 hr. ago Walk a man through: · 1. How to be responsible and held accountable 2. How to communicate effectively (or at all) 3. How to navigate his feelings If they are 30 and don't know by now, it's because they don't care
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    Font - There are tons and tons of articles, videos, books, etc, about dealing with your emotions, how to address trauma and communicate, and how to be financially responsible. They really dont care. These type of men care more about their videogames, their marvel movies, and their TCGs. I asked my guy friend why it's so hard for men to admit they need to take time to work on themselves (regardless if they're partnered) He
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    Human body - BaranoSoup 14 hr. ago I never want to do soft parenting on a man ever again.
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    Font - Tattoo Puddle. 17 hr. ago After my last ex, I vowed to never again date people I didn't see a future with and to up my standards.
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    Font - Emotional-Nebula-601 17 hr. ago I'll never get into a relationship unless I have my mess cleaned up. That's the tea.
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    Font - myusernameissophie 16 hr. ago ● fix a man's life for him. i had to help him pick a major, figure out if he wanted to go to grad school or not, handle his mental health issues because he wouldn't get a therapist, and support his soundcloud rapping, all while being told i'm not good enough for him (too alt, not religious, too radical, too loud, etc)
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    Human body - MoonjazzCat 16 hr. ago Situationships
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    Font - Denamesheather 16 hr. ago Never dating for potential

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