So much time has passed since this episode was written, filmed, and originally broadcast, so my reaction might not be what was intended by the show's creators--but the men in this episode act like complete jerks towards the women. Like COMPLETE jerks.
1) Michael Rossi asks his dinner date Claire a personal question, and when she prefers not to answer, he shifts into prosecuting-lawyer mode, grilling her mercilessly. When she tries to say good night and leave him, he demands the right to see her home. Luckily, while he gets called away momentarily for a phone call, she takes off. He's a jerk.
2) David and Doris search desperately for their deaf daughter Kim, with David consistently blaming Doris for everything. When he talks with the police sergeant, he tells him to only call Doris if there's good news--if there's any trouble, the police are to reach him first, so he can manage Doris... oof
3) In Boston on their honeymoon, Elliot completely gaslights Connie. She enters the honeymoon suite saying that she was happy that they decided to stay an extra day (at his urging), but when he tries to extend the trip even longer, she reminds him that they have obligations. It becomes a tug-of-war, with him claiming she's trying to take charge...when it's completely the other way around...and she HAS compromised by agreeing to the extra day--it's his turn to realize HE has obligations too.
4) Rita continues to beat herself up, and let herself be a doormat. Her date Norman has abandoned her, and when Alison asks his brother to go talk to her, Rod says "she's not MY date" A$$hole. Good for Alison that she gets pissed off and leaves the apartment.
While I do think that the audience was not supposed to approve of Rod's ignoring Rita, and to feel perhaps ambivalent about Elliot's and David's actions, I do think they wanted us to agree with Dr. Rossi. Sorry, nope, not happening. These microagressions will not stand!