Do you want to be respected by the man you love or even by a stranger you just met? It sounds easy but it seems you are having a hard time achieving it, no matter what you wear, no matter where you are, and no matter who you are with. Respect is also one of the most important factors to have a strong and long-lasting relationship, and it needs to be mutual between both partners to make things work.
However, there are times when your man becomes too complacent around you that he forgets his limitations and loses his respect. It might be because of something that you did in the past or he just simply feels relaxed when you are together, too relaxed that sometimes it already hurts and he does not even notice. These are the struggles of some women in gaining a man’s trust but that does not mean that women should settle for any of it.
Women deserve to be respected and here are the ways to make a man respect you:
Respect yourself first
In order to gain respect, you should know how to respect yourself first. It shows if you have good posture, the way you carry yourself in front of people, the way you sit, the way you dress, and the way you take care of yourself. You do not even have to talk to be respected, actions can speak louder than words with less effort.
Respect others
If you want to be respected, make sure that you respect others too. Why would they give you respect if you do not even bother to provide it first? It might be a little tricky, especially when it comes to beliefs or opinions but you should learn how to listen and respect their beliefs so that they also treat you in kind.
Communicate effectively
Do not be afraid of expressing yourself in any matter. Listen and do not disagree with the opinion of the man you are talking to but make sure to point out your opinion too. This is one smart way of letting your man know that your principles should be respected for him to receive the same.
Be honest
Make sure to be honest with your man no matter what. Even if you think that he would not like what you are going to say or if it goes against his principle, make sure to say the truth all the time. By doing this, you are sure to gain his respect.
You tell him how you want to be treated
Do not settle for anything less than what you deserve. If you do not like the way you are treated, then tell him directly how you want him to treat you. If you do not like something he said or did to you, tell him. It is important that you point these small things out right away to correct them.
Those are just some of the ways to make a man respect you but you can always start by taking good care of yourself because if you do, that means you value and respect yourself and others should too.