One of the most annoying things to deal with is having someone condescendingly mansplain information you already know.

If you’re currently dating a partner who’s always mansplaining and discrediting your intelligence, you should probably reevaluate your entire relationship.

When you’re barely just getting to know someone, hearing them mansplain anything is usually an instant turnoff.

Sexist individuals often go out of their way to correct you for their own ego boosts. So, how can you handle a mansplainer?

Handling a obnoxious mansplainer

Mansplainers want to feel like the smartest person in the room, and they certainly want to ensure that they’re smarter than you if you’re a woman. 

A sexist partner will get very uncomfortable with the idea of you knowing more than them about any random topic.

Some women in relationships with people like this will pretend to be less knowledgeable by dumbing themselves down in conversations.

No one you interact with should have that power over you.

Being a brilliant woman is something you should feel proud of, not something you should have to hide because you’re scared to bruise your partner’s ego.

The easiest way to handle this situation is to call it out for what it is. Be honest and frank by saying, “You’re mansplaining me right now.”

Some dudes will quickly shut you down by trying to deny that they’re a mansplainer. Hit them with examples of how they were actively mansplaining you without letting them off the hook.

Other dudes will notice the error of their ways and apologize. Give the apologetic guys some grace if you can muster it.

If he’s willing to apologize, there’s a chance he’ll be willing to work on his mansplaining habit before it happens again.