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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?!
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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?
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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.
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Zawn Villines
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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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When your abuser threatens suicide
Threatening suicide is a common abusive tactic. But the risk is also very real--and could extend to you and your children.
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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.
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'My ex was crazy!' What to do about a partner who blames his ex for everything
Spoiler alert: She wasn't crazy. At least not until he drove her to it.
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'I'm so much better than other men!' 'My dad was way worse than me!' The Weapons Sexist Men Use series
...But is he better than the bear? Spoiler alert: No.
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'Who hurt you?' How abusive men weaponize men's violence to silence and discredit feminism
In the mind of misogynists, the fact that men traumatize women is a reason not to believe women when they say men traumatize women.
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How sexist men weaponize the silent treatment: The Weapons Men Use series (paid subscriber bonus)
He's not "processing his feelings." He's weaponizing yours.
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'But I'm an ally and a feminist!' How men weaponize feminist identities against women: The Weapons Abusive Men Use series
Abusive men often use feminism as a weapon, insisting they're entitled to the benefit of the doubt
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'I'll do that!' and then he doesn't: The Weapons Sexist Men Use series
...and then he's mad when you do it. Remember not to nag, make him feel bad, or ever hold him accountable.
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