Ironically, my SEC said many of the same things about how to treat my W as your BF appears to be treating you. I was just never able to put that advice into the context of being "manly." I definitely appreciate you sharing this perspective.
Perhaps, if you are able and willing, you could share an experience that illustrates how your BF is able to ...
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When I hit a boundary, I know it. He doens't bark at me... but I know it. So I back off. We disagree, certainly, but we don't fight.
I think that is where I have always had the most trouble, both in setting the firm boundary, and not barking when the boundary is tested.
Chrome
"Recollect me darlin, raise me to your lips, two undernourished egos, four rotating hips"
