stillcold Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Lately I've been wondering about power struggle in a relationship. I've told my female partner (I'm a male) that there should be no power struggle in our relationship; I've iterated the fact that we are both equal, though as the man I am her leader, guide, protector, etc., and that does not imply that I am more powerful than her or better in anyway, but that I am always looking out for her best interests and collectively for us in the relationship. I've even gone further to tell her that we should express our love for each other freely, and that there should be no such thing as feeling or viewing the other as "weak" before each other based on how we choose to express our love, concern, and desire for each other. Basically, we shouldn't manipulate one another or view the other as "weak" for expressing emotion. Cause let me tell you... the one thing I hate is being played for a fool through manipulation and that's what the power struggle can be. What are your views on the power struggle? Is it more women sided, or men sided? What has been your experience with the power struggle?
Mr.D.E.B.T. Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 I wouldn't say gender determine's the likelihood of a power struggle, but money on the other hand...............
xxoo Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Power struggles take two. If you don't want them, don't engage. 1
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