Characteristics of a Misogynist Misogyny (mi-soj'e-ne) n. Hatred of women; a person who hates women.[Gk. misogunia] - mis'sog'y-nist n. - mi-sog'y-nis'tic or mi-sog'y-nous adj.Do any of these characteristics sound familiar?If you or someone you know has 4 or more of these, we encourage seeking help to deal with the issues that have created these characteristics. Behaviors don't come out of a vacuum, there are reasons (not excuses) for this behavior, and it can be dealt with... often by you getting out of the situation.* A Knight In Shining Armor, "I'll save you."* Zeros in on a woman; he chooses her.* Extremely possessive, always wanting to know where you are; who you're with.* Obsessively jealous, even of your women friends.* Has first class spending habits; always wanting more.* Can't stand criticism; always on the defense.* Exciting, fun, charismatic.* A product of a dysfunctional family.* Had a poor relationship with his mother. He had an abusive or passive father.* Has a distorted view of reality.* Uncomfortable with feelings; contemptuous of other's weaknesses.* Has problems with authority figures.* If you share a secret with him it may be used against you.* Threats of withdrawal if you don't comply, "If you really loved me, you would…"* Makes fun of you, calls you names and inflicts little digs; hostile humor.* You feel awkward and incompetent around him; controlled.* Embarrasses you in public, or flatters you then cuts you down when alone.* Is nasty behind the wheel and feels that others' mistakes are directed toward him.* Wants or demands undivided attention; you are to be available when he wants you.* Cruelty may be directed toward animals.* Has a dual personality (Jekyll/ Hyde).* Has grandiose behavior; is cocky, controlling, self-centered.* Is preoccupied with sex and is sexually controlling.* Is competitive; must always win; his way or no way at all.* As a child, he enjoyed playing with fire; more than curiosity.* Was or is involved in a violent sport. (What is he doing now?).*Comes on too strong and/or too fast, love bombing at first.* Believes in the traditional stereo-type role modeling and roles.* Is an habitual liar; he twists facts to make it look as if he were the victim.* Has extreme mood swings (extreme high to low).* Takes no responsibility for anything; blames others/ things/ circumstances for his behavior.* Treats you rough at times; twisting your arm, grabbing, shoving.* Is nice to others, but treats you badly; shows no respect.* Steals, uses people, cheats them out of their money; always borrowing, never pays back.* Professes to be religious then attacks YOUR religious beliefs or practices.* Gives gifts then demands favors.* Makes jokes and puts women down in front of you then ridicules you for being upset.* Encourages pity from others; convinces you to feel sorry for him for all he's had to endure.*Constantly cuts down your family and friends; isolates you. You must account for your time.* Very impatient and when he gets angry will destroy property; usually yours.*Overly sensitive and sulks when he doesn't get his way.* Tells you everything to do; what to do, how to do it, when to do it; what to wear(how many of these is your significant other?)
