happythoughts 0 #1 December 20, 2009 I recognized these stupid bar games at 20. Abuse works. It doesn't work on everyone, just enough. When women are 19, they have 15 guys chasing them. They treat them all like crap. Still 5 return. They put up with it until they sex isn't worth the constant aggravation. They put nothing into it and get out what they want. For guys, some use the same strategy. They constantly beat women down emotionally - a negative and condescending tone. They get 4 responses. 1- No self-esteem and will put up with anything. 2- The ones that want to prove they are somehow stronger, or wilder, than the others (probably still 19). 3- The ones who believe that he just had a "bad experience" and need to "communicate". "He's not bad, he just needs to be loved." The Fixers. (the easiest targets) 4- The ones he ignores - they don't put up with that crap and tell him so. He doesn't really care. Fighting just keeps things going. An article will show up in a newspaper and all the women will say, "Tsk, tsk. How did she let herself get into an abusive relationship?" Simple - putting up with a little crap means more is on the way. People can sign up for crap anywhere, even the internet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites