Some say love itself is enough to sustain a relationship. So what could be the recipe for maintaining a romantic relationship till eternity? Trust, communication, honesty, intimacy, and appreciation are also some important ingredients. However, one more essential constituent often overlooked to maintain a healthy relationship is ‘respect.’ When partners respect each other, they feel safer being together. Conversely, a lack of respect in a relationship can be suffocating, leading to resentment. If your man isn’t behaving properly with you, is belittling you, or making fun of you, you may want to confirm if your instincts are right about his unhealthy traits. To help you understand him better, we bring signs that a man disrespects a woman in this post.
17 Signs A Man Disrespects A Woman
1. He forces you to change
‘Accept your partner the way they are.’ Loving your partner means accepting who they are. If a man tries to point out flaws in you and urges you to change your behavior, dress style, or even pressurizes you to alter your preferences—he disrespects you.
2. He ignores your set boundaries
Every individual sets a thin boundary line around and doesn’t want someone, even their partner, to cross it. Ignoring a woman’s boundaries imbues a lack of respect for her. For instance, if you don’t like anyone to check your finances, asking your bank statements or accusing you of spending a lot is disrespectful.
3. He doesn’t give space
Does your man always want you by his side? Does he want to know your whereabouts and keep an eye on who you are talking to or chatting with? If yes, it means he doesn’t trust you. Keeping a tab on you, checking your phone records, or popping up wherever you are echoes disrespect.
4. He behaves like a narcissist
If he keeps himself above you and your relationship and always wants his desires and wishes to be fulfilled, he is a selfish person. When a man disregards your likes and needs even after knowing you are hurt, it signals unacceptable narcissistic traits. Therefore, it’s better to take action before he continues disparaging you.
5. He is rude to your loved ones
Your man mocks your family and friends and doesn’t welcome them home. He belittles them now and then. All these suggest that he doesn’t respect you and doesn’t value your relationships.
6. He calls names
How does your man behave during arguments? A respectful person will not scream and doesn’t give you hurtful names. But if he does and you feel attacked by him, it is unacceptable and a sign of disrespect. Giving names wrapped in sarcasm and humor is also disrespectful.
7. He is secretive
A healthy romantic relationship is built on transparency. It is not right if your partner lies to you or keeps things from you. Making decisions by himself, keeping secrets from you, being secretive on the phone, and not sharing anything are indications of disrespecting your relationship.
8. He makes offensive comments
Does he comment on your appearance, the way you talk, and your career? Does he make fun of you in private and at social gatherings? When he doesn’t care about your feelings and keeps pulling you down, he is disrespecting you.
9. He flirts with others
When a man loves you, he will not cross his (and your) boundaries. Playing around other women, flirting with them, and pushing them reveals he doesn’t love you and has no respect for you and your relationship.
10. He doesn’t let you talk
Sharing each other’s opinions is important in a relationship. If your man doesn’t listen to you or interrupts when you talk, it shows he is not interested in your views. Both partners should treat each other equally. Otherwise, it seems clear that he doesn’t want to hear you as he doesn’t respect you.
11. He makes you doubt yourself
A disrespectful partner has certain narcissistic tendencies that could make your instincts prove right. For example, if your man is rude and tells you that your career choices are wrong or you don’t cook well, he outright disrespects you. If you don’t stop him, he will continue doing so and might turn into an abusive partner.
12. He likes to upset you
When he purposely does things to upset you and doesn’t care to console you, it shows he doesn’t care for you. Making you feel uncomfortable, angry, and sad makes him feel good. It shows he doesn’t like you, hence disrespects you.
13. He doesn’t apologize
Partners tend to disappoint each other at times, but apologizing or acknowledging your perspective can make everything right. Even after criticizing you or being hurtful to you, if he isn’t sorry for what he has done—it portrays his insensitivity towards you. He may not be the right one for you.
14. He doesn’t offer help
To maintain a long-term relationship, both the partners should equally contribute. If your man is not helping you with chores or other stuff and doesn’t bother you doing everything, he might not be loving you. It shows a lack of respect in a relationship. He is more focused on his needs rather than attending to the needs of the partnership.
15. He resorts to the silent treatment
Issues between partners get solved when they communicate their emotions and thoughts. But if your man has been silent to you in a way to manipulate or show his superiority over you, it means he is ignoring your desires and disrespecting you.
16. He refuses to be on your side
A good partner will stand by your side, come what may. But a person who doesn’t like you would be on the other side. Whenever you need him, you find him away. He may contradict you or not defend you to family members. If he doesn’t support you, his feelings for you are questionable.
17. He gets jealous of you
Sounds unusual? If you are gathering praises from your relatives and friends or moving ahead of him in your career, he gets jealous of you instead of feeling proud. That shows he is insecure of you. When he doesn’t acknowledge your achievements and disregards them, it means he disrespects you.
