Respect vs. Being Right: The Way to Inspire a Man
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Respect vs. Being Right: The Way to Inspire a Man
1: The Inner Conflict
Have you ever felt smarter than your partner or wanted to prove your point? You’re not alone. However, if you’re in your feminine energy, this instinct can unintentionally shut down love, intimacy, and trust.
2: Golden Rule
According to Dr. Pat Allen, men want to be respected, while women want to be cherished. A man feels loved through respect for his thinking, especially his ideas and decision-making, even when you disagree. If you correct, override, or argue too often, he may feel emasculated and pull away emotionally or sexually.
3: Smart Women, Listen Up
You can be the smarter one in the room, but the key is how you use your intelligence. If you want to be the “man” in the relationship, lead with logic and control. If you want to be the “woman,” use your feminine power to inspire, influence, and invite through softness —do not dominate.
4: What to Do When You Want to Argue
Instead of arguing, try this: pause and breathe. Ask, “Do you want my opinion or my support?” Or say, “I see it differently, but I trust you to handle it.” Or, “Would you be open to hearing another perspective?” These phrases show respect first and invite collaboration without emasculation.
5: Respecting His Thinking Isn’t Weakness
It’s strategic. When you lead with respect, most masculine men feel safe to open up, soften, and even change their mind. It creates polarity—his masculine energy rises to meet your feminine receptivity.
6: Final Reminder
You don’t have to dumb yourself down. But if you want to be cherished, loved, and deeply connected, this is the way to go.
Let him think. Let him lead. Let him feel like the man. So he treats you like a lady.
At the end of the day, you have to decide if you want to be respected or cherished. Once you decide then lean in that direction and the rest will follow.
Much love,
Malena💕
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