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What does it mean?
Women enjoy exercising power over others as well as surrendering control to them.
In plain terms
Women like to be in control and also be controlled.
What can you take from it?
Power dynamics in relationships are complex and bidirectional.

Where it applies

  • dating
  • psychology
  • gender studies

Putting it to work

  • relationship counseling
  • understanding dynamics
  • self-awareness

Questions to consider

  • What roles do you play in relationships?
  • Is control desirable?

Another view

This is a generalization that may not apply to all women.

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