Sometimes when women really care about a guy, there's this thing that happens. she can't predict when or where she'll cross the threshold from being curious to absolutely, undeniably liking him, but she knows something has shifted when the following happens: she'll find fault in something he does, and she'll nag him about correcting it.
1. It makes him feel like you're mothering him, which can lead to resentment and irritation. If your mom's the nagging type, you know how annoying this is! You don't want to turn your guy into a rebellious teen.
2. It makes you feel unheard and irrelevant, especially if your repeated requests often go ignored. According to the WSJ, women are more likely to nag largely because they are conditioned to feel more responsible for managing home life. If nagging isn't making your man listen, try a different approach.
3. Arguments become about the nagging, rather than the real underlying issues, such as trust (yours) and responsibility (his). Instead of making him your enemy, see his side and help him see yours. Maybe he's overworked and stressed, or maybe you're juggling too many chores and need help. Communicate with each other!
4. Nagging can cause both parties to question the relationship and make them wary of seeing each other. Instead of being happy and looking forward to each other's company, you see the other person as a bother who just doesn't understand. That sounds toxic to me!
5. Nagging sucks the fun out of your lives together. Just imagine the amount of time and energy expended on nagging and arguing about nagging — wouldn’t you rather have a nice, cozy dinner with your guy?
There's one more thing I haven't mentioned: I can't take what I dish out. I yearn for validation. I hate being bossed around or micro-managed. I ignore people who nag me. If I had to date myself, I'd remain single.
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