From Vulnerability To Consistency, Women Share 8 Things That Instantly Make Them Respect A Man

From Vulnerability To Consistency, Women Share 8 Things That Instantly Make Them Respect A Man

In the ever-ebbing tide of social dynamics, respect isn’t just handed out like free samples at a grocery store. It’s earned, often through a series of actions, behaviours, and attitudes. But what if there were certain behaviours that could fast-track a man to the front of the respect queue? Well, according to the sage women of Reddit, there just might be. From taking responsibility to consistency, here are 8 things they say instantly make women respect men!

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1. Respecting Women, Period.

Here’s the thing, respecting someone you’re attracted to comes naturally in the beginning but having and maintaining that respect for everyone is the catch. Most women opened up about seeing men treat them with respect even though they were not attracted to them.

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2. Responsibility Zaroori Hai

Just something about a man owning up to his actions, taking responsibility for them and sticking to the commitments he makes is an instant green flag when it comes to gaining someone’s respect.

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3. Keeping the Ego In Check

Confidence is great, but if there is even a tiny bit of arrogance coupled with it we’re out! Women talked about their appreciation of humility and being down-to-earth. Self-absorption disguised as confidence is definitely a red flag!

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4. Embracing Vulnerability

It takes a lot of effort and guts to show vulnerability, be it asking for help, admitting to your faults or expressing emotion. Women talked about men willing to be vulnerable as the biggest green flag that makes women instantly respect them.

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5. Respecting Boundaries

Boundaries, let’s talk about those. Respecting and understanding personal boundaries is an important tick box if you want anyone to respect you, regardless of gender. Ignoring someone’s personal boundaries will definitely make this struggle for respect go down the drain.

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6. Kindness In Action

Small acts of kindness speak volumes. From treating waitstaff with respect to helping strangers in need, kindness goes a long way.

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7. Consistency

Walking the talk is key. Being consistent in behaviour, values, and actions earns major respect points. Consistency is definitely a two-way street but one has to keep it flowing.

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8. Supporting Others

Whether it’s being a father figure to a fatherless child or supporting loved ones through tough times, lending a helping hand without expecting anything in return is such a green flag.

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So, there you have it, straight from the digital mouths of Reddit’s finest. While respect might take time to fully blossom, these behaviours can certainly lay the groundwork for a solid foundation of admiration. After all, in a world where the bar sometimes feels like it’s scraping the floor, these actions can be a breath of fresh air.

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