I learned something at a young age: some women genuinely forget the physical power gap between men and women. If you allow it, some may become comfortable being physically aggressive toward you.
One way to avoid this without conflict is to subtly remind your partner of that difference during playful moments. For example, while joking around, you might pick her up, spin her around, or toss her onto the bed playfully. Psychologically, this can serve as a reminder that you are physically stronger, reinforcing the fact that you are not physically equal in that regard.
The idea is that, on a subconscious level, she may be less likely to resort to physical aggression during serious disagreements because she remains aware of the physical imbalance between the two of you.
“He stood there and took it while she hit him repeatedly. His only response, ‘I’m trying to control myself.’
Is this man being a gentleman or being an idiot?