Accusation: Steele pre-negotiates the terms of a breakup before the relationship starts (e.g., “If you lie, we are done immediately”). Reality: This is a contingency contract. It is the opposite of manipulation: it is radical transparency. The male complaint (“You’re waiting for me to fail”) translates to: “You have removed my ability to violate your trust without consequences.”
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