Through quite a few honest and open discussions with men, I have been enlightened and learned that some men WILL NOT approach certain women because they feel threatened.
2006-11-27 15:57:57 · 12 answers · asked by leet105 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
I'm getting some great responses. Thanks to everyone for their insight. I appreciate it!
2006-11-27 16:14:47 · update #1
Alright for men who cannot understand the question - I simply stated that this question stemmed from numerous conversations with MEN!! The words "strong or determined" were quoted from men! Please don't continue to leave answers that does not apply to this particular question? This is a general question. This is not a forum for women bashing, just women attempting to understand why sometimes men feel that certain women are unapproachable - not the mean spirited woman, but the woman that somehow intimidates a man without saying one thing or being rude. Simply by her appearance and/or presence.
2006-11-27 17:05:58 · update #2
That is a cultural phenomenon that our society teaches us. I am personally turned on by women who are independent. Be careful not to have double standards. If you also want a man to be your protector or expect him to be the breadwinner then you are contradicting yourself.
2006-11-27 16:02:01 · answer #1 · answered by Straight but not narrow 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some won't. And if that's the case, then I wouldn't want to be with them either. I am in graduate school and heading to a doctoral program next fall. I live on my own and pay my own bills. I am single with no children. And I look good.
So yes, some men are intimidated by all of this. Some won't even take the time to get to know me. They just assume that I'm way out of their league and so they don't approach me. I don't know what to tell them. I think it's a sign of insecurity on their part. Some men llike to feel that their woman needs them to survive. Others feel that the only way they can contribute to a relationship is through having the "upper hand". And that includes everything from education to salary. So I say, if you're a strong and determined woman, though it's hard, don't worry about those men who won't approach you because they're intimidated. If that's the way they think, then chances are you won't have anything in common with them anyway.
2006-11-27 16:06:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Intimidated" is the word used by "strong and determined women" to label men who are not willing to even entertain the possibility of putting up with the crap involved in being associated with such a woman. Any woman who would describe herself as "strong and determined" is probably so fixated on being in charge / not taking crap from anyone etc that every waking moment with her would be a battle. Intimidated is the wrong word to use. You should rephrase your question to read "Why are some men unwilling to put up with women who will create unproductive arguments and issues to make clear that they are "strong and determined?" My question would be why on earth ANY men subject themselves to that crap!
2006-11-27 16:19:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are men who feel that certain women are "out of their league". I have no qualms about approaching any woman because I never do so with a given expectation in mind. Whatever comes of it, comes of it. Simple as that.
2006-11-27 16:04:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought I could be obscene here, but I guess I must answer truthfully.
My hearts desire is a pretty girl. I will have one someday. I always ask how to get one, but I never do the one thing necesary. Aproach them.
I wait for that magical moment, or something more substantial. It's plain fear of one thing or another, failure, success. (How do you keep a pretty girl) So, I don't approch them because I don't want to give them power over me.
2006-11-27 16:10:32 · answer #5 · answered by NIGHTSHADE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Men are not intimidated or threatened by strong, determined women who are also kind.
2006-11-27 16:01:47 · answer #6 · answered by slippped 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because they are insecure, and as you said threatened. They look for the damsell in distress. therefore the dummy, it makes them feel needed. If your african american and educated it is all too common.
2006-11-27 16:01:20 · answer #7 · answered by zizi4me22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Women who say tehy are strong or determined and say they're "intimidated" come across very conceited and bitchy honestly. It's not something u flaunt.
2006-11-27 16:05:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I never heard of that...
But if you think that, maybe it's because it makes THEM feel less "superior"... less "powerful"... less confident...? It may make them lose their pride in a way.
I don't know... but that makes sense to me.
2006-11-27 15:59:38 · answer #9 · answered by ( Kelly ) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all EGO , guys have very big ego , they dun want to loose face .
2006-11-27 16:01:18 · answer #10 · answered by BABY GURL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋