Respecting men
I read some research yesterday that said if they had to choose, over 75% of men would rather be respected than loved.
Without debating whether or not this is true, I am curious as to HOW men feel respected by their partners ie what can women do to show respect/admiration etc for the man in their life??
Without debating whether or not this is true, I am curious as to HOW men feel respected by their partners ie what can women do to show respect/admiration etc for the man in their life??
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Ive read that as well... but I think they said appreciated instead of respect in the one I read. It will be interesting to hear what is said
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make sammiches0
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Here's my opinion on respecting your man.
Shut up!
We run our mouths too much. Being heard is wonderful and I'm not advocating being a doormat. Sometimes giving them the space they need to BE the man...with no lip and loving support...is the best way to show you honor, respect and trust them.0 -
I'm sorry, I'm busy making my guy a sammich. :grumble:0
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Can you love someone you don't respect?0
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Can you love someone you don't respect?
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Here's my opinion on respecting your man.
Shut up!
We run our mouths too much. Being heard is wonderful and I'm not advocating being a doormat. Sometimes giving them the space they need to BE the man...with no lip and loving support...is the best way to show you honor, respect and trust them.
PREACH!!!!!
A man wants to feel like a MAN not a boy. Even though sometimes we have childish ways.
A GREAT woman will know how to make a man feel appreciated even if he did something wrong. I Left my momma's house.0 -
Can you love someone you don't respect?
I can't.
But that wasn't the question.0 -
Now this should be interesting.....
I would have thought what they mean by men preferring to be respected is.....by acknowledging their feelings, thoughts, interests etc. Just the same as us women like to be respected with our views / opinions, independence, trust, feelings, how we interact with men, common interests, doing simple, little things for them without being asked such as a hug or smile or making them laugh.
But in saying all the above, these can also fall into the love catergory, as without the above, a relationship may not work. Actually I guess it falls into any type of relationship be it friendship or intimate relationship.
In my opinion I think men would like to be both loved and respected. The same as woman would want. Or have I got all the above wrong?
The word respected does not mean (in my view) being controlled or ordered about - that's a whole different level that just isn't healthy.
Again, its gonna be interesting seeing the differnet comments.0 -
Here's my opinion on respecting your man.
Shut up!
We run our mouths too much. Being heard is wonderful and I'm not advocating being a doormat. Sometimes giving them the space they need to BE the man...with no lip and loving support...is the best way to show you honor, respect and trust them.
PREACH!!!!!
She can't. She's gotta shut up now.0 -
I think it has to be a balance of both. There are just certain things you should/shouldn't do. I am engaged, so I am learning from other people how to keep things going. I think a lot of problems arise from lack of respect on both sides, and just not working as a team I guess.. I try go by these:
1) No nagging.
2) No degrading, especially in front of friends, or his family
3) I try to be encouraging and supportive of everything
4) Space!!!!
We hardly ever have fights because of these 4 things.
I think it is so important that both people have respect and that both people respect their relationship/marriage,etc.0 -
My friend's boyfriend recently went on a stag party and she was livid the whole night (even though he didn't do anything). He would have gotten a good mouthful from her if he'd complained about the facebook pics of her dancing with a male stripper on the hen party the following week though.
Poor bloke
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She can't. She's gotta shut up now.
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Most people like to be in charge of their lives and have the final word. When they say "men want to be respected," what they usually mean is "Males think they DESERVE to be in charge and have the final word." I kinda take issue with that.
I respect everyone, male or female, by being honest, being my own authority, and taking responsibility for my actions. Apparently that makes me some kind of uppity feminist.
Oh, and, forget the sandwiches. Everyone loves a fresh-grilled hot dog.0 -
When you ask for my opinion, take it onboard rather than dismissing it as asinine. That's a good start 0
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She can't. She's gotta shut up now.
:laugh:
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My initial thought was it would be about complimenting, encouraging etc and making him feel competent and dare I say it powerful. But I guess it also includes trusting him, respecting his space, and treating him with respect ie honesty, faithfulness etc.0
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Respect him as an individual - a fellow human being.
Don't spend his money like it's your own.
Don't sweat the small stuff.
Leave the toilet seat up. 0 -
We should just respect each other as people. Gender has nothing to do with it.0
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My friend's boyfriend recently went on a stag party and she was livid the whole night (even though he didn't do anything). He would have gotten a good mouthful from her if he'd complained about the facebook pics of her dancing with a male stripper on the hen party the following week though.
Poor bloke
Sounds like she got some jealousy issues going on! I really hate that, she would be livid if it was the other way around and he was dancing with a female stripper yet it's ok for her to do it? Nah pal!0 -
I think it has to be a balance of both. There are just certain things you should/shouldn't do. I am engaged, so I am learning from other people how to keep things going. I think a lot of problems arise from lack of respect on both sides, and just not working as a team I guess.. I try go by these:
1) No nagging.
2) No degrading, especially in front of friends, or his family
3) I try to be encouraging and supportive of everything
4) Space!!!!
We hardly ever have fights because of these 4 things.
I think it is so important that both people have respect and that both people respect their relationship/marriage,etc.
You've hit the nail on the head. lol. That's exactly some of the things that make a partnership work. All about teamwork.0 -
Ooh) What you want
(Ooh) Baby, I got
(Ooh) What you need
(Ooh) Do you know I've got it
(Ooh) All I'm askin'
(Ooh) Is for a little respect when you come home (Just a little bit)
Hey baby (Just a little bit) when you get home
(Just a little bit) mister (Just a little bit)
I ain't gonna do you wrong while you're gone
Ain't gonna do you wrong (Ooh) 'cause I don't want to (Ooh)
All I'm askin' (Ooh)
Is for a little respect when you come home (Just a little bit)
Baby (Just a little bit) when you get home (just a little bit)
Yeah (Just a little bit)
I'm about to give you all of my money
And all I'm askin' in return, honey
Is to give me my profits
When you get home (Just a, just a, just a, just a)
Yeah baby (Just a, just a, just a, just a)
When you get home (Just a little bit)
Yeah (Just a little bit)
Ooh, your kisses (Ooh)
Sweeter than honey (Ooh)
And guess what (Ooh)
So is my money (Ooh)
All I want you to do (Ooh) for me
Is give it to me when you get home (Re, re, re ,re)
Yeah baby (Re, re, re ,re)
Whip it to me (Respect, just a little bit)
When you get home, now (Just a little bit)
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Find out what it means to me
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Take care, TCB
Oh (Sock it to me, sock it to me,
sock it to me, sock it to me)
A little respect (Sock it to me, sock it to me,
sock it to me, sock it to me)
Whoa, babe (Just a little bit)
A little respect (Just a little bit)
I get tired (Just a little bit)
Keep on tryin' (Just a little bit)
You're runnin' out of foolin' (Just a little bit)
And I ain't lyin' (Just a little bit)
(Re, re, re, re) 'spect
When you come home (Re, re, re ,re)
Or you might walk in (Respect, just a little bit)
And find out I'm gone (Just a little bit)
I got to have (Just a little bit)
A little respect (Just a little bit)
That's one of my all time fave songs. Haven't heard it in a while.0 -
+1We should just respect each other as people. Gender has nothing to do with it.0 -
Maybe guys would appreciate it if women didn't answer questions on their behalf.
My two cents.0 -
Respect is ultimate basis of any form in a relationship. If given, equate it in response. Never expect it.0
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We should just respect each other as people. Gender has nothing to do with it.
Yep, I also agree with this. Can be hard tho in a world where male and females see different views on the same thing, in a world that's so competitive and driven.0 -
Respect is ultimate basis of any form in a relationship. If given, equate it in response. Never expect it.
I like your answer.0 -
I lost my wife three years ago in child birth and I miss her terribly. One of the things I miss is how she respected me. She treated me as her hero, but confided all her troubles in me. She respected me enough to listen to mine without judgement and only offered advice when I asked for it. She let me make my mistakes but raised her objections if she thought it was bad for our family. She doctored me but didnt call me stupid when Iabout broke my face getting flung off a bull. But she loved me to. But the respect is what was most important to me.0
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Maybe guys would appreciate it if women didn't answer questions on their behalf.
My two cents.
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agree but very interested to see how us women respond.0 -
Most people like to be in charge of their lives and have the final word. When they say "men want to be respected," what they usually mean is "Males think they DESERVE to be in charge and have the final word." I kinda take issue with that.
I respect everyone, male or female, by being honest, being my own authority, and taking responsibility for my actions. Apparently that makes me some kind of uppity feminist.
Oh, and, forget the sandwiches. Everyone loves a fresh-grilled hot dog.
THIS. And now I must leave this thread, because I can feel the steam coming out of my ears.0
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