Why does my boyfriend act like a child?

In many cases, men that act like children do so because their domineering wives have created the environment themselves by mico-managing, controlling all situations, not allowing equal participation and bringing out the “roaring lion” whenever their spouses don’t agree, causing their spouses to cower.

When does a man act like a child? A man acts like a child when: He doesn’t get his way and throws a tantrum because of it. He can’t argue an issue without questioning the character of others. He attacks anyone who disagrees with him.

What should you do when someone acts like a child? The temptation when someone acts like a child is to begin acting like them. They yell so you yell back. They make petty accusations so you respond in kind. It’s a tempting response, but it’s not a good one. Whether in parenting or leadership, when someone acts like a child, the person in charge must continue to act like an adult.

What does it mean to be a man child girlfriend? I’m a man child’s girlfriend.” A man child is exactly what they sound like — a grown ass man who acts like a child. They are demanding, selfish, and immature. They think the sun rises and sets on them, and they can’t handle any responsibilities.

What does it mean to be dating a man child? Dating a man child means dating someone who is stuck in a conventional, patriarchal mindset, if only to ease his own insecurities. When you start to succeed (especially in the professional sector), he starts to feel weak, loses his balance, and flips out at you.