Yeah, I see how that language can be problematic, but he was drunk when he said it. "If I do win you over, it will be for the right reasons" would have been more appropriate.

Boyle is attracted to domineering women. Perhaps he finds their power attractive because he is so powerless?

I disagree with this assessment even though I identify as a feminist. Boyle never pushes his feelings on Rosa. Yes he is obsessively adoring of her but you can't just stop liking someone because they say they don't like you back. Sometimes feelings linger. Boyle does not continue to pursue Rosa when he gets his…