Quote Originally Posted by Dutchess View Post
I'm not going to address this poster because this is so offensive and shows such a lack of decorum that it would really end badly.
Plus, I don't talk to males that think like this but I hope everyone here knows not, DO NOT talk to your SO in this manner ever.
Most women aren't going to take that lightly and will deal with it swiftly as one should .. if you need to get aggressive do it on your own.

If any women are reading this, no, this above is not ok and you do not have to deal an aggressive male if he cannot dress or you don't like it. Under NO circumstances should you be frightened into dealing with it. Get the appropriate assistance.
I think it's possible that Maria 60 meant to use the word "assertive" rather than "aggressive". Certainly there's absolutely no place for aggression or violence or bullying, but assertiveness can be healthy if done in a loving way. My wife is happy for me to be assertive (as she says, "she married a man not a boy or woman").

It does sound like Maria's wife "tried it on" with him - it reads to me that he called her bluff.

Again, I am in no way condoning aggression or violence - not in either direction. A relationship can only work with mutual respect and love.

Just my 2p