my gf things she is always right, even when she is wrong. Am I the only one?

[AlexDorneles]

My Thai gf is the most stubborn person I ever met to the point of just plain ignorant. I love her so unlucky me. Not only that she is always convinced she is correct even on things that turn out not in her favor for obvious reasons (those are quickly forgotten or never mentioned again).

Does anyone have a gf that thinks she is always right or am I the only unlucky one?

[Deserted]

No not at all. I don't wish to be rude or inflammatory but has your partner had much education? That is often the root cause of ignorance in my opinion.

[AlexDorneles]

Not rude at all, it is a very valid point. She went to college but comes from a poor family.

[Deserted]

Well my only other guess is inherited from parents. You must be a patient man.

[LaraC]

Did you mean this to go in the ladies forum? Sounds like you are looking for options from other men?

[slipperylobster]

My gal's oldest sister is like that. And she will insist she is right...even if she knows she is wrong. One of her tactics is to talk loud and fast and then change the subject or walk away before you can correct her. It really is hilarious, but to her, she is saving face.

[Costas2008]

"Does anyone have a gf that thinks she is always right or am I the only unlucky one?"

Ditto.

Only difference, mine is a wife

[Lockheed]

Obviously you haven't been married or haven't had a girl friend with this personality before.

You're the man, wear the pants in the relationship because her mum was probably was the boss of the family so she's following suit.

You've probably let her get away with murder, so be tack-full about the way you handle things.

I think the same thing happened to me and it probably happens to a lot of guys with head strong girls, to avoid the fuss, we guys let them run the show because they want to be boss all the time. In the end, some years down the track, they look at you and think, you're not the man I was attracted to at first, what am I doing here, so they move on.

Hold your ground but be tack full.

[A1Str8]

Just tell her to stop lying to herself as she knows well that she is not right when she is not right. So might as well grow up and actually take responsibility.

No disrespect but that's what it is.

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[Sheryl]

The Ladies Forum is a forum for women in Thailand, not about them. Moved to General.

[GinBoy2]

I know better than to ever think that my wife could be wrong, incorrect, or even slightly misinformed.....Pavlov was right, the beatings ensured I now completely understand her infallibility!

Edited January 29, 2014 by GinBoy2

[wym]

Yes, very common. Unfortunately means they pretty much shut themselves out of learning anything new in life, so rather than gaining X years of experience as they get older they just keep repeating their mistakes.

Not a good sign for their future.

[amykat]

Wow Alex, you should apologize ASAP to Sheryl regarding your ridiculous remark. She is probably one of the most valuable people on this entire forum and I think you have just offended many people, and have been very stupid and so rude to her!

Besides that she is a mod, but I would say this anyway!

[Rimmer]

One post and a quoted reply removed.

[saakura]

Maybe your gf has the very same opinion about you being stubborn?

[JAS21]

Thanks guys.

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Wow ... that could be a little holiday ....

Look Alex ...you must be a little new here as it's a trait of Thai ladies - sweet isn't it... maybe not to your extent though... but many would agree that ... I don't need Google - My wife knows everything.

Just look at the bottom line of this post.

Edited January 29, 2014 by metisdead

[ihunnieibee]

My bf is just like your gf

[Soutpeel]

Thanks guys.

<<< Flaming comments edited out of post >>>

Wow ... that could be a little holiday ....

Look Alex ...you must be a little new here as it's a trait of Thai ladies - sweet isn't it... maybe not to your extent though... but many would agree that ... I don't need Google - My wife knows everything.

Just look at the bottom line of this post.

One could suggest this trait is not just present in thai ladies only, but ladies the world over LOL

[Berkshire]

Alex, you're clearly whipped. Have you ever even had a GF in your life? You sound like someone who's just discovered the other sex.

[transam]

Mrs.Trans is a bit like that, even if I fix stuff that now works I did it wrong.............

In life I have learned to receive talk in one ear that goes directly out the other, works great.............

[Water Buffalo]

ALL woman think they are right even when they are wrong. No you are not the only one.

[phuketjock]

I am not a young man and I would say to the OP every woman I have ever known including my

dear old mother, fits your op perfectly but what none of them will ever know is that it was me

who allowed them all to think they were always right, that has allowed me to have a nice peaceful

life and they have all thought I was a really understanding and nice person, so if you want a

peaceful life let her think she is always right, it isn't going to hurt you and the alternative will only

stress you out.

[wprime]

What it means is you're so in need of validation that you want her to see you being right. You will find this characteristic in every girl you meet until you learn to be more self-confident. If you are genuinely right then it doesn't matter if she admits it or not, stop depending on her judgement and she will stop judging you as wrong.

[Robininbkk]

I am experiencing exactly the same thing. My gf has a university degree and middle class. So it is not really an ignorance thing. Though the level of degree in Thailand is not in par with western countries educational level and academics. The educational level of Thai university is comparable to USA high school. Actually even less at some schools. Therefore ignorance is partly true.

As opposed to other posters on this topic is that we have a personality which is very logical in nature, we need to always find logic and facts in everything, and we like to correct or amend. Furtthermore, we dispise lies and untruthfulness. Mix this up with ''Thainess'' of a Thai women and you will get arguments and fights.

Thirthly, even at the moment of her enlightentment by your correction/explanation, she would still not admit that she was wrong and/or incorrect, because.... That is losing face. well, you know Thais and the concept of ''face'' right?

[Marcel1]

My brothers wife is exactly the same but he is pretty high educated and from Holland. I happy to live here and meet her only once a year :-)

[Robininbkk]

My brothers wife is exactly the same but he is pretty high educated and from Holland. I happy to live here and meet her only once a year :-)

That is quite a controversial line...

I'm sure she's happy to see you as well ;-)

[NancyL]

You know, I've got some great lady friends who have husband who are insufferable know-it-alls. I don't understand how they can put it with them. They turn into meek little mice when they're around them. Those sweet ladies invite Hubby and I to go out for meals with their husbands but we can't stand the blowhards. I don't mind lunch with those ladies, but leave their idiot husbands at home.

See --- it works both ways!

[JesseFrank]

I this the OP ?

[arthurwait]

Mrs.Trans is a bit like that, even if I fix stuff that now works I did it wrong.............

In life I have learned to receive talk in one ear that goes directly out the other, works great.............

With you there brother.

An untrained Thai with a lighter and craft knife is always better than an Engineering degree.

[sdanielmcev]

uh, give me a moment while I ask my GF