Originally Posted by
Myst
OK, I see. The idea was that pseudo-aggressors are only acting victims on close distance with the romantic partner but even there it's not straight victim and in everyday life are more like an aggressor.
The pseudo-aggressor description at the link fits Cuivienen's attitudes very well actually, with how he expressed he does find it uncomfortable to be like a straight victim (like the stereotypical beta NF) and with how he keeps talking about challenging the partner, finding a worthy opponent.
"These are types who exhibit aggressive tendencies in their everyday life, and as a result tend to carry over these notions and temperaments into their romantic life. They typically are not comfortable with connotations of the word "victim" - implying a certain weakness, effeteness, and lack of dignity. In searching for a partner, they are looking for a worthy opponent - someone who is strong enough to withstand their quirks without "breaking" so to speak."