As a general rule, the more seeking validation they are the shi^^ty the behavior.
You say validation like it is a bad thing. Are they needing you to confirm the truthfulness of their existence, their egos, their worth as human beings, or could it possibly be, given your penchant for cryptic language and declarations of super human control... they might just be poking you to see if you are human?
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I don't know why, but I cant seem to get past the fact, its not my job to teach a grownup how to act respectful.
Of course it isn't. And if they are not acting respectful, it is good that you move them along, or they move along. Best for all concerned, I'd think. Why would you, or they, want to be involved in that kind of thing?
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The only reason a man should show puppy dog in a R, is to show he can and will take it away, when she tries to kick the puppy. (and she will. guaranteed.)
Eye roll. I get your self-control thing... it's just your general lack of regard for the female gender that seeps through most of your posts that makes me shake my head.
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... a man in emotional control and a supportive woman.
It's when the above is not a two way street, as many people on this board experience, that you run into problems....