"Love does not exist in looking at each other, but in looking in the same direction." - Antoine de Saint Exupéry
Sometimes women behave as if men "owe" them something, or they are completely dependent on them. Neither of these two things is good, neither for a woman nor for a man.
Women who appreciate themselves know this and do not expect or look for the following things from a man.
1. Excessive worry
A woman who values herself will never expect or want a man to care only for her. He should take care of their children if they have any. She is the one who should take care of her own needs.
It often happens that after being in a relationship for a while, women start to rely too much on the man. And this in everything when it comes to food, clothes, entertainment and life in general. No addiction is healthy!
2. Make him give up what he loves
Smart women don't force the men they're with to change. They go into a relationship with a man, he already suits them the way he is. A self-respecting woman will never agree to play someone's mother and teach him what to do and what not to do.
If he loves football, let him play or watch it, and she will enjoy what she loves during that time! With a little organization, both of you will have plenty of time – for his, yours and joint activities.
Smart women don't force the men they're with to change.3. To change friends
This also applies to the family and the fact that women often ask men to cut off contact with people they feel are not right for him, for them. If you don't like his relative, don't watch it. If you don't like his mom? They agree to go together only to celebrations and other family gatherings, not more often.
But never force him to cut off all contact with them, because this always has the opposite effect in the end (he will blame you for this at the slightest argument).
4. To share her interests
Just because you're dreaming of salsa night doesn't mean he loves the dance too! A self-respecting woman will never force a man to do an activity she likes because she knows he will only pretend to enjoy it - who needs pretense in life?
Instead, try to find an activity together that you both enjoy, and you can still go salsa dancing with your friends.
5. To change
A smart woman knows that she is in a relationship with a human being that will only change if it wants to change. And because of this, any insistence that it should be changed to suit her is pointless. But that doesn't mean you can't gently encourage him to be a better person.
