You’re probably a pretty secure woman.

I went to the experts to find out what those things are.

Guys, listen up: these are the things you’re saying that are making your partner feel insecure.

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It makes women feel small and sets them up for insecurity."

This will take you out of the habit of objectification and into appreciation."

You’ve gained some weight

Unfortunately, many women harbor deep insecurities about their weight.

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Comments about your weight and body can trigger those insecurities and leave you feeling embarrassed about your appearance.

Reverend Sheri Heller, licensed clinical social worker, agreed.

She told me in our interview, “Women are acculturated to equate self-worth with beauty and desirability.

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When a man makes this comment, he may be condescendingly implying that a woman is out of control.

Why don’t you smile?

Interestingly, most of the people who have told me this are other women.

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Heller shared, “Being a happy ornament denies one’s full humanness.

It suggests that she be one-dimensional to accommodate another.”

That said, this doesn’t mean a man can never mention the way his woman dresses.

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Are you on the rag?

How do you feel when someone asks you if you have your period?

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