Yes
I think you're right there. A LOT of the real nasty, emotional manipulation is done by women. Men may sometimes make blunt joking comments that can seem harsh, but I usually find these a lot less hurtful than a sly backstabbing compliment from a catty woman.

I really HATE 'women's' magazines. they are pretty much without exception, incredibly dull. while music, movie, technology, current affairs magazines [typically classed as 'men's interests', wtf?] are much more my style. Why should being female mean you're shallow and obsessed with overpriced celebrity culture? it baffles me.
( Seventh is somewhat subdued, Tue 5 Jan 2010, 14:14, Reply)