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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Negging isn't new.  I remember it being around when I was in college and I'm 38.   [b]It's a low grade insult meant to take a woman down a peg so she's feeling insecure and more welcome to the guy hitting on her.[/b]  The purpose is to do it in a way that she doesn't realize it's insulting.   The one I will always remember is a guy telling my friend [b]"wow.  I really like your dress.  You're a little over dressed for this place but you look great"[/b].  It's a subtle little dig that she didn't even pick up on.  I wish I could say it didn't work.  But looking back it worked on us all the time.  Maybe the definition has changed in the last 15+ years.   [/quote]

This, to me, is the best example. It is also the sort of thing that can subtly chisel away at someone over years. Nothing is every good enough. A one night stand. Fine. But marrying someone like this?? I have seen this and it is generally the woman who slowly gets chiseled away at AND the guy stops respecting over time. It might seem harmless to some of you, but it really isn't.

The only good response so far is to say: You're negging me? Seriously, you're not very good at it. OR, if you find it hot then short term. Do not marry this guy. [/quote]

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