Don't let a woman who never grew up with a father tell you how to be a man. Their vision of manhood is literally from movies and TV shows. This is why I think it so important for me to marry a woman who's parents were still together. My parents have been together for over 40 years and her parents have been together for over 30 years. I think that saves me alot of drama I hear other guys go through.
I know my personality, I'd never be with a woman I have to "check". I'd just leave that relationship because I that's not worth it. I'm not the type to be getting in shouting matches in public.
Some women say, "I need a man who can handle me". Trick, you're an adult not a dog, handle yourself