When it comes to relationships I'm VERY old'school. I open the doors, pull out/push in the chair, hold her hand and walk her through tricky footing area's. I provide and protect and do not hit girls, And having that said, I also wear the Pants. I own the house's,properties and business so it's my way or highway.
Girls have a tendency to start off meek, weak and submissive but will take over as time goes by if you let them, I choose not to. I will not get married and I don't take senseless drama, Sandy has tested my patience in the early years and she ended up in a motel for over a week, And she wanted back sooner, Now knows she won't be aloud back next time.
Key is don't give them anything to bitch about, Don't have money, time to get to f@cking work and provide, Drinking to much, Cut down to w/ends only, Someone giving your lady shit, stand up for her with all you got and her respect will soon follow and then she will also follow your lead, But remember your leading but her opinion that you listen to may/could sway, change the direction.
Have to be honest also, No trust = No relationship. And Make her LOL every day many times a day, If she trust you, trusts you to keep her safe and happy, She will be and make you happy.
I know I sound like a prick but hey we been together for almost 19 years and it's working so far.. Roy.