Relationships and projection of power

[the minx]

Originally Posted by stan4

When I was in a relationship with type B people, it wasn't about a power struggle. It was about how the relationship degenerated into a parent-child relationship because I had to act like the adult all the time. It wasn't about power. It was about responsibility.

I agree with this.

A partnership is about balance. He makes decisions in areas that I am not knowledgeable in and vice versa. We support each other. I would never let a man dominate me and I don't want a man who lets me dominate him.

[Prince_Frog]

Originally Posted by spinx

I agree with this.

A partnership is about balance. He makes decisions in areas that I am not knowledgeable in and vice versa. We support each other. I would never let a man dominate me and I don't want a man who lets me dominate him.

I was actually in a relationship where I had to make all the decisions. I didn't like that at all.

Had to break up with her because she started to insist on me driving her everywhere, and she was thinking of quitting work and letting me take care of her. Oi.

[somebodynew]

None of the above. One in which no one really worries about who has power. One in which power dynamic is absent.

[Trimac20]

Originally Posted by Djuna

That's a very sweet sentiment however in reality there will always come a time where subtle power struggles happen. That's why it's important to figure out how you want to resolve them before they occur.

Two people very seldom agree on every single thing in their lives, from little stuff like what to have for dinner to big issues like where to live.

A little give and take goes a long way...