How Women Manipulate Men: Uncovering the Hidden Agenda
Throughout history, women have been subjected to patriarchal norms and forced to comply with societal expectations that limit their autonomy. Women didn’t have the right to say “no” and many had to resort to manipulative behavior to achieve their goals.
However, with changing societal norms and shifting dating demographics, have the dynamics of how women manipulate men evolved?
Manipulation is a big word and sounds quite accusatory to me. Do women really manipulate men even now, or is it just a myth to vilify them?
Myth 1: Women Manipulate Men to Get What They Want
For centuries, women have been socialized to be passive and compliant; they were denied the right to express their opinions or even reject advances.
However, this doesn’t mean that women manipulate men solely because they cannot say “no.” Sometimes, women manipulate men because they have learned that it’s an effective way of getting what they want.
Manipulation is a tool that can be used by anyone, regardless of gender. It’s a means of achieving a desired outcome through indirect, often deceptive, tactics. Women may use manipulation as a way of navigating power dynamics that have historically been stacked against them.
Of course, I’m not in the business of doubting people’s intentions and the true meaning of their actions. However, I’ve also noticed that when a woman is soft and gentle toward her man, she’s also being taken care of in return.
In this case, I’m not even sure if “manipulation” is an appropriate term. Women are just treating their men with the affection that they feel, and the affection is mutual.
Myth 2: Modern Women Manipulate and Shame Men Because They Think So Highly of Themselves
You can witness the rise of women rejecting men on social media because they believe that they’re too good for these men. However, this doesn’t mean that women manipulate men by rejecting them, and then expecting men to keep chasing them.
In reality, this behavior is a result of the changing dynamics of dating and women’s desire to have agency in choosing their partners.
With changing societal norms and increased gender equality, women no longer have to rely on men for financial stability, safety, or societal status. Women have more freedom to choose partners based on their own desires and preferences, rather than societal expectations.
As a result, women are more likely to reject men who don’t meet their standards, and pursue relationships that are based on mutual respect and compatibility.
In Reality…
Playing stupid games wins you stupid prizes, and this is only if you don’t lose. That said, manipulative behavior is never healthy or sustainable in any relationship. It may provide short-term gains, but in the long run, it can damage the relationship faster than you can imagine.
Some women might be guilty of manipulating their way in a relationship, but we can say the same thing about some men. This writing is not to invalidate those who have suffered psychological turmoils in past or current relationships with proven narcissists or manipulators.
All I’m trying to say is that maybe it’s about time we start breaking down walls and focusing on building genuine relationships with people as well as we can, with no doubts and grievances based solely on gender. Because, as we all know, love cannot thrive that way.
“Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends.”
