2007-05-24 11:01:17 · 9 answers · asked by odella 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Independent and Assertive = Less Maintenance = Preferred Partner, all other things being equal.
2007-06-01 09:40:06 · answer #1 · answered by Sportsguy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally feel that there should be a healthy balance of qualities. It also depends on the situation that might arise in a specific situation. If a male prefers a totally independent, assertive woman, I think that he might have some issues. That particular male could have been raised by a dominant mother, and has a very low self esteem.On the other side of the coin, A male who prefers someone who is always vulnerable, and can not stand on her own, might be a controlling male. This male could want a submissive partner, and I feel that could lead to some serious domination factors. I think that two people who have a relationship, will interchange their characteristics and sometimes take the role to be the assertive partner or become vulnerable depending upon the situation. To have a good healthy relationship, both partners need to be in tune to one anothers needs and feelings at any given time.
2007-06-01 14:12:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
i truly think a independent assertive woman simply because men want someone with a good head on her shoulder and they wont fell like oh here comes another female that i have to take care of
2007-06-01 15:15:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I prefer independent and assertive. If I want someone vulnerable, I'll impregnate her and have a child.
2007-05-24 18:04:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Good question. I don't quite get the guys who like bitchy women. I guess they like a bit of both. Guys like to be needed. I have no idea what they prefer but am planning on a re-invention!!!
2007-05-24 18:07:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well lets look at it from this view is this man the take charge guy well who cares in a realtionship it is equile 50/50 ok and be your own person
2007-06-01 16:41:35 · answer #6 · answered by jason m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We like a little of both, just like women like to feel needed and secure. We like to feel needed, and feel like we are the man in the relationship.
2007-05-24 21:01:48 · answer #7 · answered by George B 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
there's a time for both. my boyfriend likes to feel like "the man" whenever i go to him for help with something, but he also would never date a girl that couldn't handle her own
2007-06-01 15:18:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anne 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The first, definitely not the second.
2007-05-24 18:04:48 · answer #9 · answered by Just a friend. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋