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I think your problem is that you seem to be dealing with guys who aren't strong or confident enough yet to have a relationship on an equal footing with a member of the opposite sex.
They would rather try to protect/dominate (depending on point of view) what they may see as a less strong woman, and thus are open to manipulation by the tears/stamping of feet etc usually associated with a child's temper tantrum.
(magic the cat will someone please think of the kittens, Tue 5 Feb 2008, 15:59, Reply)