Unlearning conflict avoidance - 10

[MrBond]

"interpersonal stuff is not my forte, to put it mildly. I just don't know what to do so often, and am typically #2, behind the boss figure."

Then that is a skill you need to learn. The majority of women want a man who can take charge and be the leader. If you don't want to end up with a "domineering" significant other again, I suggest you start making this change.