I am a woman and was married to a guy who "nagged" me constantly. How I walked, talked, dressed, smoked! what I ordered from restaurants, how I placed my blankets, laughed, how fast or loud I talked... The list goes on and on. My opinion is that this is a certain type of personality, male or female. I have found that this type does not want to be changed, does not see anything wrong with what they are saying and thinks they are right. If you don't want to be in that type of relationship... find someone with a different personality type. I think these "types" are controlling, opinionated and possibly have low self esteem. This is all my experiences and opinions only, but it reminded my of my ex, so I wanted to post!

Brilliantly put starry night. The controlling male is often portrayed (Oxygen type) movies as a villain. The controlling female is often portrayed as intelligent and centered, while her buffoon husband blows up the basement again.

I don't take offense to these shows. I think they are funny. However, a lot of women do see their husbands as buffoons.
The annoying part is, I have a great sense of humor about myself, but when I'm serious; I don't expect to be mocked some more.

Yes, of course this isn't all relationships. However, it is a lot.