9 Three types of dating roles were used in this study: assertive, assertive-receptive, and receptive. The assertive- receptive role type is manifest when the girl alternates about evenly between assertiveness and receptivity.

What is the guys role in a relationship?

He knows real men are decisive and he makes decisions in the relationship. He does not leave every other decision to his partner. When making decisions, he seeks to understand her views (and that of other concerned parties) and is flexible enough to factor in those other views in his decisions.