Why Do Guys Like To Chip Away The Confidence Of Women They Claim They Love?

My ex in an episode of unwarranted barrage of insults decided to state my age and mention that in all those years I had achieved nothing. In a situation like that what a girl to do? Whip out her c.v., declaration of her investments and statement of her bank account? Anyhoo need I say I broke up with dude immediately.

This incident got me thinking and I noticed that a lot of Nigerian guys especially those that are insecure and afraid to lose a good girl use this tactic a lot. I have several examples of this, for example I know of a married couple where the husband would constantly talk down to his wife when they are in public (with friends) and in any argument he would always carry on like her opinion did not matter and she had no sense at all. But it is this same wife that practically runs their business and is always coming up with fresh ideas. So back to my question, why do guys do this? Jealousy? Insecurity? They don’t appreciate the ladies they have? Or they have another woman outside that is better? Wouldn’t it be better for them to encourage and show love to their ladies?
maybe nairalanders can clue me in?

Well in my book thats veering towards emotional abuse if not that already when a guy starts making you feel inadequate or worthless so it is definitely worth breaking up over.
Re: the wife. U really think by a woman acting like a "good girl" just to get married equates tolerating rubbish and isn't that what every girl does? don't we all show our good side most of the time before marriage? anyway this woman is really one of the good ones before and after marriage shah.
yep u r right sleep they catch u i didn't say all men i said alot

Alright sweetie, could this highlighted portion be changed to ''some guys''. . plsssssssss?