Assertive vs. Dominating

[Loose Cannon]

I enjoy an assertive woman but will never again tolerate a dominating woman like my ex. It's a fine line.

How do YOU tell the difference?

[BadB]

Assertive women let you know what they want/expect, taking a lot of the silly guesswork out your relationship. Dominating women beat the snot out you and make you do stuff.

[Loose Cannon]

I guess it's no more complicated than that!

[HollowBassman]

Originally Posted by Loose Cannon

I enjoy an assertive woman but will never again tolerate a dominating woman like my ex. It's a fine line.

How do YOU tell the difference?

I think the handcuffs usually give them away.

[lomer]

Hey if i'm not dating a woman that'll punch me in the face and call me a b**** then sex just isnt fun anymore ROFLMAO

[nad]

Your friends hate your dominating girlfriend.

They drink beer with the assertive one.

[Jeremy Crockett]

A few cue lines:

"Men are just intimidated by smart women."

"Men can't handle my opinions."

"Men are too controlling."

Any one or combination of those is a sign to head for the hills.

[Jared Lash]

An easy (if not completely reliable) way to tell is to ask her where she wants to go to dinner.

A submissive woman says, "Wherever you want to go".
An assertive woman says, "I was thinking we could go to _____"
A dominant woman says, "We're going to _____, and you need to change your shirt."

Originally Posted by OctoberMooN

A few cue lines:

"Men are just intimidated by smart women."

"Men can't handle my opinions."

"Men are too controlling."

Any one or combination of those is a sign to head for the hills.

This sounds like a good idea for a new thread . . .

[dave64o]

Women will be assertive when you're dating. It's only after marriage that they complete the transition to dominating.