Why Men LOVE When a Woman can Warmly Enforce Her Boundaries

Joe Oppenheimer
Dating For Love
Published in
2 min readJan 8, 2023

Ladies, listen up! If you’re tired of feeling disrespected or ignored in your relationships, it’s time to take charge and assert your boundaries.

And guess what? Men love it when a woman knows how to do this in a warm and playful way.

Now, I’m not saying you should be a doormat. Far from it. Your boundaries are crucial for your own self-respect and well-being. But the way you communicate those boundaries can make all the difference in how a man perceives and responds to you.

Think about it. When you’re clear and confident about what you want and don’t want, it shows a man that you value yourself. You’re not a pushover, and you’re not going to put up with being treated poorly. That’s incredibly attractive to a man who is looking for a strong and self-assured partner.

Of course, there are times when explicit protection of boundaries is necessary. No one should ever feel unsafe or threatened in a relationship. But in general, men are drawn to women who can communicate their boundaries in a way that is firm but still warm and playful.

So how can you do this? Here are a few tips:

  1. Use “I” statements: Instead of accusing or blaming your partner, focus on how their behaviour affects you. For example, “I feel hurt when you cancel our plans at the last minute” is more effective than “You always do this to me and it’s disrespectful.”
  2. Be specific: Instead of just saying “I don’t like it when you do that,” explain exactly what you don’t like and why. This helps your partner understand your perspective and gives them the chance to change their behaviour if they want to.
  3. Use body language: Nonverbal cues can be just as powerful as words. Stand tall, make eye contact, and use open and confident body language to show that you mean business.
  4. Don’t be afraid to be playful: You don’t have to be all business all the time. A little bit of humour can go a long way in diffusing tension and showing your partner that you’re still on their team.

Remember, men love a woman who knows how to warmly enforce her boundaries. It shows that you’re confident, self-assured, and not afraid to speak your mind.

So don’t be afraid to be assertive and let your partner know what you want and don’t want. You deserve to be treated with respect, and a man who truly loves you will respect your boundaries.

Struggling to build chemistry? Read the Article on why Chemisty can be so hard to find on our website: https://datingforlove.com/2022/07/15/chemistry-is-hard-to-find/

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Joe Oppenheimer
Dating For Love

💥 Musician and Men's dating coach @dating.for.love & creator of the Winning Hand course for men ♠️ ❤️ Husband to @jivenyblairwest