The Male Ego

According to Sigmund Freud the Father of Psychoanalysis the "Ego" is one of the components of the Human Mental apparatus which is mainly governed by the "Reality Principle". This being said, the Male Ego is one of the most popular Psychological terms used in describing a Man and his affairs. The male Ego is responsible for a Man's success, it molds his drive, his resilience,  attitude to work,  his perception of the World, his response to threats, response to his wife,  friends and family, it consists of a Man's sense of belonging and well being.  Despite all the good and Prolific qualities associated with the Male Ego it plays a major role in affecting and impeding a man's relationship with his wife or girlfriend. Here are a few examples of a Man's Ego at work :

1⃣ Some Nigerian men expect their wives to kneel down while presenting their meals to them

 2⃣ After a fight with their wife or Girlfriends men find it hard to apologise or just say " I'm sorry" even when they're at fault

3⃣  Cold War : Most men always wait for their girlfriends or wives to call them first after a dispute,  they would never pick up the phone to call first

4⃣ Some men feel threatened when they meet a successful woman or if their wife makes more money than they do, this most times leads to breakups

5⃣  Some Nigerian men request 3 freshly cooked meals a day from their wives without a care of her work schedule and with assistance from a maid

6⃣  The male Ego gives no room for second chances in a case of infidelity

7⃣  The male Ego doesn't like to be corrected, he is the Alfa in every situation. Etc

Studies have shown that some of these examples have strained and ended a lot of marriages and relationships.

By Joro Olumofin