I’m social yet unable to relate to women

A good woman does not just come around. A productive bond is nurtured over time by two compatible people. PHOTO | COURTESY 

What you need to know:

  • Disliking a woman is one thing but you say you hate women which is a very strong feeling.
  • What was said or done for you to have such a negative perception of women?
  • If you can answer that question, you will be closer to an evaluation of whether you can forgive the past and attempt to move forward in regards to repairing your relationship with women.

Hi, I'm 24 years man, a third-year student at University, and I have a problem when it comes to relating to women. I have tried dating several ladies but it couldn't work. I honestly hate women. I can't sustain any relationship or friendship with a lady for a long time. I have this feeling that makes me dislike any lady who falls for me. I'm an extrovert, talkative, and a very social person (Politician in making). I thought that by my graduation, I will have gotten a good woman but with the hate and dislike I have for them, I see this not happening. Kindly advise. Danson

Readers advice

Danson, your story is very disturbing. You have two lives that you want to live but you haven't decided how to balance them. Remember, even if you became a politician today, talkative or not, you need a wife. Politicians out there too have wives, so your story is not any different. From my understanding, your attitude towards women changed the moment you realised that as a politician, you need to uncontrollable talk. Seal the hole from which hatred is originating from otherwise things may not work for you on either side of the coin.

Ouma Ragumo – Sifuyo

Samson, you need a counselor. It seems something must have happened to you while you were young which made you hate women, or you were badly hurt after a breakup. How do you relate to your mom? Your situation can be rectified. What you need is someone who understands your situation.

Magoto, Eldoret

How do you expect to relate well with something you hate? It can't be possible. I would advise you to change your attitude first towards women. Find out the root cause of your hatred and deal with it; you have to treat the cause. Were you betrayed by one? Were your kin humiliated or played by one? If you find out from where you derive this feeling of hatred and deal with it, you will be well enough to enjoy a healthy relationship.

Geoffrey Avudiko

Expert advice

Maurice Matheka, a relationship counsellor answers:

Your knowledge of your hatred for women is a good place to start as you seek a way to rethink your sentiments. You need to ask yourself what a woman did to you for you to hate her. Disliking a woman is one thing but you say you hate women which is a very strong feeling. What was said or done for you to have such a negative perception of women? If you can answer that question, you will be closer to an evaluation of whether you can forgive the past and attempt to move forward in regards to repairing your relationship with women. It is important to note, that a good woman does not just come around. A productive bond is nurtured over time by two compatible people. You are also still young and you will meet a variety of women and you need to associate with like-minded personalities.

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