You're a wise man. We do not have to tolerate emotional abuse ... and this whole business of being on eggshells lest we answer a dishonest question "wrongly" is very much emotional abuse.
Gentlemen: we neither date nor marry abusers. Find out early in the relationship (first date is ideal) what sort of woman you're dealing with. If she's manipulative or abusive ... dump her.
Gentlemen: we neither date nor marry abusers. Find out early in the relationship (first date is ideal) what sort of woman you’re dealing with. If she’s manipulative or abusive ... dump her.
I recommend the “Dutch Oven Test”.
Well, I also informed them that “yes” and “no” are perfectly acceptable answers to 98% of all questions asked.
I told them that my answers do not take feelings into account. I rationally/strategically consider the options as the situation warrants and make my decisions accordingly. If they want feelings, that what their girlfriends are for.