why do some men fear strong, independent women?

Answer 1

Men, whether we agree or not, are the most insecure cretures on earth. A man wants the company of a woman to cure his insecurity, subconsciously though. But with an independent and assertive woman, men can not feel secure. It's as simple as that.

A man after losing a woman he loves can not be as emotionally stable as a woman having separated from her man. Though the pain of separation suffered is more on the woman's side, her emotional balance can not so easily be lost. But the man emotionally collapses though he can not be identified to have. The reason is, his insecurity would have been increased multifold for having lost a woman he loved.

Answer 2

The obvious answer is that some men want to feel stronger by being next to an apparently "weak" female. It makes them feel manly. This is not the whole truth, however.

Being strong and independent is OK. I like it. However, many women confuse that with being macho or ultra-competitive or antagonistic. It's not the same thing.

My guess (which is as good as yours) is that men instinctively know how to cope with antagonistic relationships because they are trained on beating each other since age 5. Women, on the other hand, may become aggressive without even realizing.

I'm not saying this is you. I'm just saying it can be a problem. I've seen several women (particularly in competitive professional fields) develop a ruthless behavior.

Answer 3

Some men do fear independent women because they are insecure. But than there are independent women or the ones that claim to be so that act like complete b i t c h e s and think everything should be done according to them. Personally I like independent women but not the ones that just give themselves the image of an independent woman when they really aren't.

Answer 4

Fear is the wrong word.

Disgust is closer, we get disgusted at how females somehow think that them acting shi.tty and antagonistic is somehow "strong and independent"

Furthermore, it personally disgusts me how these so called "independent" women will create trouble by acting agressive, then when a man becomes a man and returns the agression, these so called strong women run to call 911 so another man can come save her.

Women will never be the equal of a man, but men will love a woman enough to accept her as an equal.

Ask yourself if the laws and systems that mainly men created ever broke down, how long would a so called strong and independent female last?

Answer 5

Because for a long time - our society required that MEN be the strong independent person in the relationship - and that women would rely on them - and perhaps even "obey" them. Some men were raised by men - in households - that still maintained that societal requirement.

But no worries - the times, they are a changing - and there are plenty of men out there who see woman as a partner who can bring and equal strength to the relationship. I know more than one "house husband" - and the relationships are full of communication and very strong.

Answer 6

"strong" & "independent".

Everyone has their own personal definition of these characteristics. It's not a gender thing.

I like strong, independent people. The truly strong people aren't preoccupied with themselves. They are gracious and giving, even when it hurts. They aren't self-absorbed or too concerned about their "image". They are kind and considerate even when they don't want to be, but know they should be.

Who really enjoys spending time with someone that was uncooperative, quarrelsome, had a "tude" or a chip on their shoulder?

It's no fun to be around. It's a downer. It's not about fear. It's not about gender. These are just excuses. It's about thinking about being someone that others enjoy being around.

Answer 7

They don't. They just fear women who go around boasting that they're so 'strong and independent'... these women are usually mean(trying to find a nice way to say it). Especially the ones who boast about the independence. They're giving off the vibe that they are not marriage material, because they roar so loud that they're independent, when a marriage requires teamwork.

A true strong, independent person does not need to go around boasting about it, because everyone sees it. I like true strong women, not b----s.

Answer 8

Alot of men fear strong, independant women because if they are married and get into a fight the women could walk out on their marrige and be fine with it, Also men fear it too if they can't help themsleves that goes back to that situation.

I hope this helps

Answer 9

sometimes there is a fine line in being an equal in your relationship and feeling emasculated in the same relationship,,men need to be men,,they do not do emotion well in most cases whereas women,,we can cry,moan,be mushy,romantic,be child orientated,caring,nurturing AND work,pay the bills,sort problems,wear the trousers,shout back when shouted at,have our own income,fix the car,mow the lawn,be the boss while wearing a skirt,,,,,,,equal is not now always equal,,some women want it all,and some actually get it and in that kind of relationship when are the men supposed to feel they are a valued and needed part of the couple? we burned our bras to make changes but for some,,the changes are too much,the lines are blurred and it seems only the women know the rules,,,

Answer 10

because they are insecure. Find someone who likes you the way you are instead of someone who is always going to try to bring you down so they can be the strong one. Just because you are strong and independent doesn't meant the guy is whipped, it just means he is ok enough with himself to let you be who you are. Run from those guys that fear strong independent women, they won't ever change.