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Why do so many men ruin every holiday with a bad mood? Paid subscriber bonus
When the only gift he gets you is the surprise of how bad his mood will be this year.
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What to do about a partner who demands forgiveness: The Weapons Men Use series
Why do men feel so entitled to forgiveness, even when they offer little to no remorse, and even when the bad behavior continues?
Nov 25
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Here's what your male partner will probably do when you try to leave. And here's how you can prepare.
Abusive and entitled men rely on the same playbook--and their reactions are entirely unoriginal. Knowing this can help you plan a safer exit.
Oct 29
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'We should each do what we're better at!' (and he's bad at all the hard stuff): How abusive men pretend exploitation is something else
Did he really just admit that he shouldn't have access to the house, the pets, or the kids?
Oct 27
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The arguments sexist men use in fights--and what they really mean (paid subscriber bonus)
They'll do anything to escape accountability. Plus, a surprise Substack sale!
Aug 19
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Chronic grumpiness: How men use bad moods to control their partners (paid subscriber bonus)
When you never learn to control your emotions, you expect everyone else to manage them for you--and can extract a lot of free labor in the process.
May 27
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'We just have different standards!' The Weapons Sexist Men Use
In patriarchy, women are not allowed to have standards for anything.
Mar 4
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Why do so many men seem to enjoy being disgusting? (paid subscriber bonus)
Hygiene ranks among the top concerns I hear about from my readers. Why do so many men seem to enjoy grossing out their partners?
Feb 18
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Demanding comfort for how he made you feel: The weapons sexist men use
How very dare you tell him what he did to you?!
Jan 14
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Zawn Villines
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Demanding forgiveness without making amends: The Weapons Sexist Men Use series (paid subscriber bonus)
Why do men feel so entitled to forgiveness, even when they offer little to no remorse, and even when the bad behavior continues?
Dec 31, 2024
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Zawn Villines
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Women are entitled, spoiled princesses (and mothers are even worse): Patriarchal myth of the month
Male entitlement is the foundation of patriarchy. No wonder men want women to think we're the entitled ones.
Dec 17, 2024
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Why do so many men ruin every holiday with a bad mood? Paid subscriber bonus
When the only gift he gets you is the surprise of how bad his mood will be this year.
Dec 10, 2024
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Zawn Villines
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