These are some typical of the misogynist:

He will make promises to women and often fail to keep them. With men, on the other hand, he will almost always keep his word.



He will be late for appointments and dates with women, but be quite punctual with men.



His behavior toward women in general is cocky, grandiose, controlling, and self-centered.



He will zero in on a woman and choose her as his target. Her natural defenses may be down because he’s flirtatious, exciting, fun, and charismatic at first.



As time goes on, he begins to reveal a Jekyll & Hyde personality. He may change quickly from irresistible to rude, and from rude back to irresistible.



He is extremely competitive, especially with women. If a woman does better than him socially or professionally, he feels terrible. If a man does better, he may have mixed feelings about it but he is able to look at the situation objectively.



He will be prepared (unconsciously) to use anything within his power to make women feel miserable. He may demand sex or withhold it in his relationships.



He will unknowingly treat women differently from men in workplace and social settings, allowing men various liberties for which he will criticize female colleagues or friends.



Sexually, he likes to control women and gives little or no attention to their sexual pleasure. Foreplay, if it occurs at all, is only a necessary means to an end. His favorite positions enable him to avoid looking the woman in her eyes.



On a date, he will treat a woman the opposite of how she prefers. If she is an old-style lady who prefers a gentleman who holds the door for her, orders for both and pays for the meal, he will treat her like one of his male friend, order for himself, and let her pay for the whole meal if she offers. If she is a more independent type who prefers to order her own meal and pay for herself, he will rudely order for both and pay the check while she goes to the bathroom.



Men who are discriminatory and who possess a hatred of women are classified as misogynists.





Misogynists most certainly do not treat others as they would like to be treated. They go through their developmental stages, reach maturity, and become set in their misogynistic ways.



A misogynist can cause intense emotional destruction in their wake, while completely obliterating a female’s confidence and self-esteem. So, it is critical that a woman receive the necessary treatment and support to extricate herself from a misogynistic relationship.





Understanding misogyny is important for some reasons. In light of the recent wave of mass shootings that shook our nation in early August, it is critical to understand how misogyny is tied to this type of violence. The majority of mass shootings are related to domestic or family violence. While these shooters may have had other stated motivations, a shockingly high percentage have demonstrated a clear hatred or disdain for women. We cannot ignore this reality.