Be careful of the woman who will attempt to emasculate you and turn you into a simp.
Even though there are dudes who willingly simp, there are women out there so manipulative that they could turn the most skilled player into a simp if he isn't aware of the signs.
There are some women who will always want control of the relationship. These women should be left alone by all and in due time maybe they'll learn the error of their ways. Unfortunately, if a woman looks good or has bread, there will always be a simp for her. Just don't let that man be you.
Never allow a woman to talk down to you. Some of these dudes in here who are married forget to mention that it is more than likely that their wives wear the pants in relationships, they just give him the illusion that he runs the show. If a household is calm, that means one of 2 things. Either the woman submitted (not likely) or the man submitted (very likely)
A woman who knows you're never going anywhere is a woman who will explore her manipulative options. When women say little things that question your authority and manhood in the relationship, check her immediately. They want to see you get angry. That's how they assess what things push your buttons, and if you stick around, they will use it in the future. Instead, show her that you will nonchalantly end the relationship and show her the door. She will back down because she knows that you will leave. No woman wants to get left. Even if she isn't really feeling, the thought of having to explain to her friends, family or whoever that she got dumped is socially humiliating.
When you hear things like "you're acting like a little boy" or "You're not the man I thought you were", you should not dismiss them as argument talk. In fact, everything a woman says she means it, even if she apologizes in the future. There's no reason that your arguments should ever get to that level on your behalf. You have an issue with your woman, express it clearly and concisely. Never argue with her to prove a point, she practices arguing daily. You will not win. But when she starts disrespecting you in an argument, don't tell her to "watch her mouth". She knows what she said. Immediately discipline her, by saying "since you think it's fine to talk to me like that we need to stop seeing each other."
Watch how quick she changes her tune. Never go tit for tat with her in an argument, because then she knows you will entertain it. I know it's hard, but it's worth it in the long run not to get sucked in.
Reputation is everything. Character is what people realize when they get to know you, reputation is their perception of you. You always have to make sure that you walk away from these woman with your reputation in tact. Don't do anything crazy to damage your reputation like put your hands on her, curse her out, damage her property, stalk her, etc. Even if you're hurt, don't be out there pouring your heart out to anybody that will listen, especially the next chick. She will clown you so hard behind your back once you give her the perception that you are emotionally weak.