KiInCollege
Senior Don Juan
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Also known as the excessive drive to win or the lust for power.
I had this trait. My girl hated it, and so did I after I realized this part of me.
I've seen a man's need to prove himself. To boast. To be stubborn. We will always be vulnerable to our tempers. We can never win every fight. We will never always be right, but this drive to always be the winner will not allow us to easily accept a lost "victory."
When we don't win an argument, we may resent the other person and try to tear them down in other ways.
I hated that part of me after I realized how badly I could hurt someone I love. I would remember things that I said and be overwhelmed with guilt. I had been driven by the need to dominate. Even though I have a positive attitude, I still wanted things my way.
After I realized this, I knew it had to stop. I've improved my behavior and will not let my need to dominate hurt my relationship with my girl. We've been happier.
The desire to acheive is healthy for a man. But, the excessive need to dominate can lead to emotional abuse.
I read one of Player Supreme's posts on how he treats women and wonder if he's content with his behavior, or feels somewhat guilty. I write this for those here that may have an issue with themselves - and to remind myself.
I had this trait. My girl hated it, and so did I after I realized this part of me.
I've seen a man's need to prove himself. To boast. To be stubborn. We will always be vulnerable to our tempers. We can never win every fight. We will never always be right, but this drive to always be the winner will not allow us to easily accept a lost "victory."
When we don't win an argument, we may resent the other person and try to tear them down in other ways.
I hated that part of me after I realized how badly I could hurt someone I love. I would remember things that I said and be overwhelmed with guilt. I had been driven by the need to dominate. Even though I have a positive attitude, I still wanted things my way.
After I realized this, I knew it had to stop. I've improved my behavior and will not let my need to dominate hurt my relationship with my girl. We've been happier.
The desire to acheive is healthy for a man. But, the excessive need to dominate can lead to emotional abuse.
I read one of Player Supreme's posts on how he treats women and wonder if he's content with his behavior, or feels somewhat guilty. I write this for those here that may have an issue with themselves - and to remind myself.