Yes, women love compliments; however, creepy control freaks don’t dish those out, they consistently use criticism instead.
I dated one of these when I was young, stupid, and thought I knew what true love was all about. He was a professional at nitpicking everything I wore or did, making me feel unattractive and never supporting me or my goals.
I finally dumped his beta-ass.
Now, I’m married to an incredible man, we have a great family, I have a successful career, and during our first year of dating I won a regional beauty pagent. My husband never displayed any of the behaviors in the article. He is an alpha male; he doesn’t need to tear me down to lift himself up.
I just made another comment here that kind of touches on what you said.
Alpha male is what women want is another way to describe how a man should be in his house and with his wife.
At least you dumped the idiot and found a good one, many try to keep going because they feel trapped (my sister for one) and just keep the circle going.
I’m glad things are going great for you and your family, and on a side note, I hope we can restore and keep freedom for the younger ones.