Does it seem like you never get to have things your way in your relationship? Is your boyfriend, husband or significant other always making the decisions on where to eat, what movie to see, when you meet up, and everything else? Do you feel like he doesn't appreciate a single thing you do when you're obviously putting in twice the effort he is, if not more? If you're answering yes to these questions, you have a big problem.
The first step to correcting this problem is realizing that it is not necessarily his domineering nature that has made the relationship so one-sided.
Just the opposite -- it's more likely that you set a precedent at the beginning of the relationship that just let him walk all over you.
Look back to your first few dates, or the first few weeks of your romance.
Did you let him make all the decision then? Were you so excited to be with this new man that you didn't want to risk displeasing him by having a differing opinion? A lot of women engage in this kind of negative behavior because they think a guy will like them less if they express opposing opinions or desires.
It's a little too late to correct this behavior now, but it's definitely something to consider.
You need to be the adult here.
And that means recognizing the errors in your own behavior as well as the errors in his.
Just because you set a precedent for him to be able to have everything he wants without putting in any effort doesn't mean he is not also responsible for his actions.
It is a shared-blame situation and you both must work to correct the problem if you want the relationship to succeed.
The absolute first thing you must do is TALK to him.
Let him know that you are unsatisfied and that you feel that you are not an equal partner in this relationship.
Cite specific examples (without being accusatory) of times that you felt like your wants and needs were overlooked.
If he cares about you, he will listen and will help you work to repair the balance in the relationship.
If you tend to be shy and soft-spoken, he may not even know that this is a problem until you tell him! Stand your ground and open the lines of communication.
It can only lead to a healthier relationship in the end.