Are Men Intimidated By Strong And Assertive Women?

[Ada]

A lot of my girl friends who are highly intelligent and assertive are the ones who're unattached. Is it possible that guys are scared of them? ;)

[Lightspeed]

Guys are probably intimidated because they see the gals' assertiveness as a possible threat to their egos.

I have some guy friends who are looking for intelligent ladies, Ada. Maybe we could work something out for them?

[green grin]

nope.

(*cringes*) oh, please don't hurt me!

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[Jennifer]

Could be...yes..I believe that women who are intelligent and assertive do scare the men off...'cause why else would those men choose to you know when women like these are highly desirable? at least I think they are...

[Timothy]

Ada: Is one of your girl friends someone I know??? :D :D

[jepoy]

Only when they tie me up and make me lick their leather whips... ;)

[RöttenMind]

siguro.. tama si lightspeed..

pero iba tanong ko..

are men intimidated by tall women?!?

[xywiz]

... and they whip you like a dog and squeeze your balls while pissing on your face...
;)

[Lo Lo]

Totoo yan. Hindi kasi sanay ang mga lalake na hindi sila ang masusunod. Noong araw mas maraming babae na ilag sa kanilang nobyo o asawa kaya nagpapakumbaba na lang sila. Subalit ngayon ay maraming mga babaeng mas marunong at mas malaki ang kinikita kaysa mga lalake kaya nagkabaligtad na ang ilagan.

[Seele]

I think it is more likely that men ge turned off by women who have male tendencies. Intelligence and assertiveness are not really male tendencies. These are personal qualities which are asexual.

[astr0girl]

Lightspeed does bring up a pretty good point, the guys are probably just scared that they won't be the dominant ones in the relationship...he'd probably get embarrassed infront of his friends if his grilfriend was smarter and had more common sense than he did, LOL...but sometimes dating someone who is like that would be good for you- they'd challenge you and push you to your limits to know what you're capable of....

[mparaz]

actually, I prefer strong and assertive women... I dislike too much "femininity" sa girl.

[Dharma & Greg]

It's most likely this:

INSECURE MEN are intimidated by strong and assertive women.

[Gilbey]

lol! dharma & greg is correct. intimidation is a matter of comparing confidence of the guy with the stature of women. i dont feel intimated by intelligent women, i love intelligence in a man. i love her cunning and sweet ways...... actually there is this cute little girl.... i like her physically, cute kasi but i love her more when i learned she is a honor graduate from UP! i love brains more than physical beauty

[Reflection]

Do men like strong women? Emotionally strong, yes. Physically strong (as in muscular), probably no.

Assertive (as in confident or positive), I think yes.

[tRiStAn]

not at all.

[Annie20]

but still we can't deny the fact that some men are really insecured with women who are much "higher" than them.. guess it's pride.. an egocentric thing ... for men

[what_a_guy]

I like strong women...and I am NOT intimidated by them. Only men who are not secure with themselves are intimidated. My .02

[~Dee_Dee~]

tama kayo lightspeed at saka dharma & greg

[naughty&nice]

mdyo victim ata ako nito eh!

accdng to my frnds & my uncle, guys my age now tend to get imitated by my drive to achieve! mdyo kasi im the type of person who wants to get involved in a lot of things, ayaw daw ng guys un kasi such activities wld take much of my free time na dpat para sa knila!

kaso naman di ko naman ata kaya magpaka-indifferent para lang magustuhan ng guy! kaso nakaka-confuse siya ha, kasi der are still a lot of guys i know na gusto nila sa knila lang *** lahat ng time ng gf nila!

di naman pwede un!

[zimdude]

I was making kuwentong buhay with my friend last night. She's NBSB even though she's highly attractive - pretty, smart, and more. However she thinks no one was ever interested in her. I figured this is because they're afraid of being under or insecure, she being a lawyer-to-be and all (which makes her more desirable from my point of view)...

If you're like her - don't you worry there are guys like me who find you the best!




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[FarOutFreak]

Intelligence and assertiveness? When women have that, you could say women don't need men anymore. *Feminist, ba?*

But really, men are afraid of being the non-dominant party. Control freak syndrome, maybe? Or just a real traditional man who wants the woman to be submissive.

Maybe back then, cavewomen felt like they were discriminated after all those bashes in their heads. So now they're taking revenge.

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[Dan Blaze]

Not exactly intimidated...
...baka overwhelmed lang but not intimidated.

[LadyMarmalade]

usually, yes.

[hudyat]

I have a friend who is so super assertive and aggresive that most men who had a crush on her get turned off because of her seeming ability to be more forceful then they are. Also true in my case, I kinda get scared of going for women like that. They can be my friends pero hanggang duon lang.

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[brownpau]

My girlfriend is wonderfully strong and assertive; that's one thing I really love about her. :)

[mitsuki]

I'm beginning to think that the reason why strong and assertive women don't get guys is not really because they're intimidating. I'm sure that there are a *lot* of guys out there who are secure enough with themselves to actually find those characteristics very attractive. It's just that, the guys who are not intimidated are guys who are mostly strong and driven themselves, and since we're at that age when we're still trying to build our careers, they find it hard to find the time, or the inclination, to actively pursue women.
And we have to admit that strong and assertive women can be sort of picky sometimes, and are pretty hard to please :) Or..are they? hmm..maybe that's a good topic to introduce later on.

[ironman]

I'm not! In fact I find strong and assertive women rather sexy and intriguing. How about switching roles then? Sila naman kaya ang manligaw sa atin? .... what do you say guys? Would be interesting to find out what pick-up lines they'd use, where they'll take us, and if they'll kiss us on the first date!

[bisoy]

intelligent, NO... assertive, it depends on what are the things she asserts herself and to what extent... but in general, im more challenged than intimidated... any assertive ladies out there can try me...

[jolengs]

DAZED and CONFUSED lang ang mga INTELLIGENT
and ASSERTIVE women!!!
Pareho *** sila nakaka-aliw tingnan!!!heheh!
...............member PDIC
(Pigz Died in Chaos)

[Hypen and Dash]

I think men did not intimidated by strong and assertive women. Dapat pa nga proud sila kapag nagka-gf sila ng ganitong klase ng babae. Be practical, di na uso ang babaeng pang-bahay lang. Most women are career oriented na ngayon.

[moody_meeh]

As for me, I'll be insecured, very insecured!

[Badong]

Originally posted by ironman:
I'm not! In fact I find strong and assertive women rather sexy and intriguing. How about switching roles then? Sila naman kaya ang manligaw sa atin? .... what do you say guys? Would be interesting to find out what pick-up lines they'd use, where they'll take us, and if they'll kiss us on the first date!

Yes, I won't be intimidated by strong and assertive women and would give them a vast arena of being strong and assertive. And it would be interesting to find out if switching traditionally appropriated roles is part of their being strong and assertive. It is good challenges to us, hot blooded males. If it is, I would be thrilled no end
finding that kind of strong and assertive woman. Maybe, she's just around the corner.

[*happy*phantom*]

I think that men who are intimidated by strong and bright women have personal self esteem issues because they can't handle strong women. Resolving self esteem issues and gaining better confidence will enable men to be less intimidated and actually enjoy the company of strong and assertive women.

[clone]

I actually enjoy interacting with intelligent, assertive and emotionally strong women. They don't use their gender to get what they want but they actually provide a challenging competition for the guys. It just makes everybody perform better.

[FineST]

well it depends on the guy. if the guy is strong enough to take all then maybe at the end these so called girl might you know, be more good and calm enough.

[Scusimoi]

I agree with those who said that men who get intimidated by strong and agressive women are those who feel insecure about themselves....or it could be that, men get intimidated because they'll have a hard time "making bola"....hehehehe...am not saying though that the non-assertive ones are easily fooled...it's just that assertive women can tell men directly what they think. (obviously)

seriously guys, if you meet someone you really like...don't hesitate to walk up to her...and say anything...whether or not maganda kinalabasan...at least you tried di ba? palakasan lang yan ng loob...besides, you can never really tell how your conversation will turn out...pag maganda, eh di GOOD, pag hindi eh di sorry better luck next time...talagang ganon eh....just remember, no guts no glory!

[uey296]

Absolutely not. I like my woman independent, critical, and liberal. She can think for herself-I'm not one of those guys who tell their mates what to wear when they go out.

[Cali4Nia]

Originally posted by Scusimoi:
.... men get intimidated because they'll have a hard time "making bola"....hehehehe...am not saying though that the non-assertive ones are easily fooled...it's just that assertive women can tell men directly what they think. (obviously)



Yeah...it wouldn't hurt for you "intimidated guys" to have the BALLS to approach the many strong, BEAUTIFUL and assertive women out there. Some of these CREAM of the CROP ladies are starting to feel like something's wrong with them or they're feelin' that they should have to start acting dumb and submissive to attract men....AHHHHH...what an ATROCITY to have to see these wonderful ladies lower their standards.....

Ahmmm.....and there's nothing wrong with being picky, however, we shouldn't stereotype that all strong assertive women are SUPER PICKY or HIGH MAINTENANCE. I'm sure there are strong assertive eduated ladies that are easy to please, down to earth and have a SIMPLE LANG ATTITUDE

Also, dont you guys think that these strong women are less likely to be GOLD DIGGERS and, like a lot of you PEXERS said, are more confident and are sporting a positive self esteem. Because these women have the education and earning power compared to the dependent and less educated ladies who will more than likely end up dependent on you men for financial support and self esteem boosting.....HMMM.

And Scusimoi is right. A strong, assertive, educated and intelligent lady is less likely to be fooled by hollow compliments and empty promises. We can assume that they are LISTA, smart and witty....so yung mga mang bobola ay wala nang chance....UNLESS talagang Mr.Bolero extraordinaire with a great bod/handsome face kayo...ha ha ha ha....lets face it...looks do matter maybe TEN PERCENT of the time...dont you think! And siguro mayroon ding mga strong women na naloloko rin. Like the song says..everybody plays the fool...sometimes....there's no exception to the rule.... :D

But then again, we shouldn't stereotype that strong, intelligent and assertive women are all EQUAL RIGHTS EXTREMIST/ MAN-HATER FEMINISTS either.

Yes, we ladies are now more independent with higher incomes which is wonderful...But some ladies, like me, still want their doors opened and their seats pulled out for them.

I, for one, dont want to be drafted into the army and, contrary to the modern superwoman image today, I still believe that it is perfectly alright if a woman chooses domesticity and raising a family over her flourishing career. Depende sa priorities, eh.

Domesticity is OK...it doesn't mean that a domestic lady is not assertive or strong and vice versa. It doesn't mean that a strong or assertive lady cannot be capable of being gentle, sensitive, calm or emotional.

ADA my dear....this is a wonderful topic....very, very well thought out and it certainly needed to be addressed.... :D :D :D :D



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[nix]

I don't think that men are, maybe turned off for others, but not intimidated. These guys are probably intimidated by other strong and assertive men as well.

[Sheryl]

men's ego has to be boosted all the time, being with intelligent assertive women doesn't help.

[gumacanian]

I love to date strong assertive women.
I dont find them at all intimidating!!
In fact they make the best cooks,Wow,What a fantastic breakfast that Lisa cooked me last
week!! The beer that she serves me and my pals during the basketball game was icy cold.
yeah,very impressed!!

[gumacanian]

Sorry,me again!! Its just that I forgot to comment on her strength. I was amased how she managed to carry all my washing down to the river all by herself.Amazing!
Incredible that I had only just met her!!
What a woman Wow!!

[DAILO]

I cant speak for all men... but i myself am attracted and NOT intimidated to strong and assertive ladies. It's part of their sex appeal.. these are the beautiful ladies of our world who provide us men with the challenges we seek. These are the women who makes you want to be a better man. They help you build character... because they are strong aand assertive does not necessarily mean they arent intelligent, sincere, gentle, and emotional. Who wouldnt want a lady like this? I wouldnt want a lady to depend on me... i want a lady who can push me to self actualize and still allow me to open the door for her.

Intimidation is for the weak and insecure. Grow and be a better man.

[Cali4Nia]

Give it up for Dailo....wish more men were like him...way to go..Dailo!
:D :D :D :D

[Anck-Su-Namun]

it's just really sad sometimes when traditional parents tell their strong-willed daughters to be more meek and submissive lest they scare away all the guys and end up as old maids.

[DAILO]

Originally posted by Cali4Nia:
Give it up for Dailo....wish more men were like him...way to go..Dailo!
:D :D :D :D

HAHAAHHA! I only wish more ladies would find it okay to be more assertive and strong... and yet be intelligent, sincere, charismatic, and enigmatic... Thats what i find sexy in a lady... it's the challenge and character they build for you...

[DAILO]

Let me ask this...

Are strong and assertive ladies intimidated by an equally strong and assertive man? Are you then overwhelmed by the fact that he isnt intimidated by you but all other guys (the insecure) are?

[HeartThrob]

Ntelligent? NO! I think men shld c dis as a challenge 2 learn & explore more. Mas maganda naman yata yung intellectually stimulating yung conversation mo kesa **** pang-tabloid lang. Women 2day hates men who brags abt me, I, myself. Dnt u wonder y a lot of women fall 4 older men? (Magandang topic yan a!) Bat kaya? Experiences? Mas maraming alam sa buhay? Maybe.

Being strong & assertive? No again. I lyk d challenge dis women pose but when my comfort zone s under attack, I retreat 4 a wyl & assess my strategies. I stil dnt want dem 2 get an upper hand of d situation. But den f u feel lyk ur on d same level – d better. At least magkasundo kayo.

Dat’s me, Ada but I have 2 admit, I also hav girl friends jst lyk urs and boy friends who r afraid of dem!

[+summer+]

DAILO: imo, women like strong and assertive men because it's normal for men to be the one with b@lls in a relationship. i'm quite assertive myself so i need someone who is more assertive than i am to shut me up.

[ChiQui]

I think most of them are although they're unwilling to admit it. Out society pa naman dictates men to be "macho".

[Honeyyy]

I think that most of the time, men are really intimidated by strong women.... it's because of the "norm" in the Philippines that it's the guys who are strong... they don't wanna be second in anyway....

[DELISYUS]

sige guys.........babalikan ko kayo ha?????

[WICKEDQUEEN]

IF THAT IS THE CASE FOR STRONG, INTELLIGENT AND ASSERTIVE WOMEN, E BA'T ANDAMING NANLIGAW SAKIN?!!?!?!?!!?? JUST CURIOUS.. ;)

BECAUSE GUYS CRAVE FOR GIRLS WHO CAN STAND UP FOR THEMSELVES, WHO'S GOT TONS OF CONFIDENCE AND CAN CARRY HERSELF WELL. IS IT ALSO BECAUSE GUYS DON'T LIKE THE WEAK, MAHINHIN KUNO AND THE FAMOUS "*******-*****" TYPE? http://www.pinoyexchange.com/lol.gif IS IT ALSO BECAUSE PINAY WOMEN OF TODAY ARE NO LONGER INFERIOR LIKE IN OUR GRANDMOTHER'S TIMES?

4DGUYS: BORING NA BANG MAGING GF ANG MGA OPPOSITES NAMIN?

PERO IDOL KO MOMMY KO AND ATE JUNE KO. ASSERTIVE SILA, THEY'RE HIGHLY INTELLIGENT, THEY'VE GOT TONS OF CONFIDENCE, THEY'RE SMART IN ALL ASPECTS, THEY CARRY THEMSELVES WELL,......PERO HINDI PA RIN NAWAWALA YUNG "GRACE AND FINESSE THAT'S INNATE OF A WOMAN" SA KILOS NILA. THEY'VE GOT THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS!!!! SANA MAGING GANUN DIN AKO :D

WAY TO GO, DAILO!!!!

[Heureuse]

If men aren't afraid of strong, assertive women, bakit member pa rin ako sa NBSB? Pati yung mga friends ko... :-(
But mind you, we haven't lost the feminine side ha. Siguro, we're just around the wrong set of guys.
Yet, hope springs eternal in my heart... kasi nakakatuwa yung mga postings ninyo eh. So may pag-asa pa pala kami.

[dudung]

Strong, assertive and PRETTY women....asan kayo???

Wanna go on an adventure through life with me? ;)

[DELISYUS]

lolz....

we'd have to acknowledge the fact that guys....in the earlier part of their lives...crave adulation, nurture etc...thus the demand for submissive weaklings etc etc....but when they have found themselves na rin...they usually go for women they can talk to...women who challenge them in all ways possible....women who can stand w/o support so to speak....

but then again....guys also dont go for the full embodiment of self-sufficiency....too much independence in a woman is also a turn off....after all.....if this woman can do everything that i can.....etc....what else would i give her??? she must also need something from me......

same argument for girls looking for guys who are domesticated and in touch w/ their feminine side... :) if the guy cries more than we do...cooks better than we do....is more intuitive than we are...etc etc...would we want him??? unless of course...were that kind of low-female-high-male kind of woman...

[DELISYUS]

Originally posted by cianoy:
Besides, pag ma-inlove yan, susunod din 'yan...hehehe

hmm....parang kayo...pag in love na samin....minsan, para nang aso!!! :D

(delisyus laughs in a corner of a room...thinking abt a certain pesky suitor who used to follow her like flies follow jam)

[cianoy]

I think strong and assertive women are great. At least that implies she has her own opinions. Besides, pag ma-inlove yan, susunod din 'yan...hehehe

[tortellini]

ouch!!! tinamaan yata ako... http://www.pinoyexchange.com/crying.gif
a lot of people comment that i'm too career oriented and too focused on my studies that i tend to drive men away. now, i'm beginning to think that they may have a good point.
personally, i don't think guys should be intimidated by strong-willed women. If guys really want to pursue the girl, they should just think of them as inspirations to better themselves para di na sila ma-intimidate :cool:

[Icebox101]

for some its against the code of the confederation of male egos ...

for others its a premonition of rejection.

for me, I ADORE THEM! http://www.pinoyexchange.com/lol.gif

[Air_magic]

depende sa personality ng guy..

[RedEnd]

Originally posted by Ada:
A lot of my girl friends who are highly intelligent and assertive are the ones who're unattached. Is it possible that guys are scared of them? ;)

You couldn't be more correct!

[jopert]

Hmmm. I think its the simple case of the fact that the strong will overpower the weak. Whether the man is strong and the girl is wear or vice versa. The weaker party will be intimidated.

[lyn]

i think men are just scared of strong-willed women whom they think may threaten their "authority"

[marlbabe]

Originally posted by Dharma & Greg:
INSECURE MEN are intimidated by strong and assertive women.

yeah... i agree with this... our society dictates that women be mothers and housemakers, and so most guys cringe at the idea of a woman who is strong, determined and ambitious. i think its because most, but hopefully not all, guys look for their mothers in ther prospective mates and most mothers of today's yuppie generation were housewives or weren't exactly executives and such.
it's great that today's women have a good head on their shoulders and they follow what they want for themselves, not what their husbands/boyfriends dictate.
insecurity also makes guys afraid of having a strong-willed girlfriends. maybe these guys do not want to be overshadowed by their girlfriends' success and independence and so, they'd rather choose someone who'll be needing them and someone who won't be able to succeed without them.
i know not all guys are weak and insecure and unworthy of strong, assertive, independent, ambitious & intelligent women. i just hope i'd be able to find one for myself! :p

[sardonic wench]

some men like their women strong and assertive, some men dont.

most of them admire the strong and assertive woman but dont bother asking them out because they might get turned down. especially if the woman is "higher" than the man.

[cianoy]

Ganyan naman girls eh, pag-sasamantalahan ang kabaitan naming mga guys...

Originally posted by DELISYUS:
hmm....parang kayo...pag in love na samin....minsan, para nang aso!!! :D

(delisyus laughs in a corner of a room...thinking abt a certain pesky suitor who used to follow her like flies follow jam)

[DELISYUS]

Originally posted by cianoy:
Ganyan naman girls eh, pag-sasamantalahan ang kabaitan naming mga guys...


mister!!! at kelan naman naging kabaitan yung pagpapatapak??? aba...kung nde ka nirerespeto ng babae...kalahati nun eh dahil sayo...sowsss!!!

kung ang mga babaeng martir tinatawag nating '*****'....syempre '*****' lang din ang lalakeng martir devah???

[FineST]

for me, i am intimidated. kase minsan,pag sobrang talino kung ano ang iisipin. and minsan, ah basta ang hirap explain.

[RedEnd]

Some men are. There are tendencies kasi for women to overemphasize that "strength" and "assertivess" that they become big turn offs.

But they are a big challenge for men. They can be are good barometer to find out if you are man enough.

And I prefer strong and assertive woman over dull and submissive.

[torvix]

Originally posted by nix:
I don't think that men are, maybe turned off for others, but not intimidated. These guys are probably intimidated by other strong and assertive men as well.

Nix is right...

[bee]

Originally posted by Ada:
A lot of my girl friends who are highly intelligent and assertive are the ones who're unattached. Is it possible that guys are scared of them? ;)

Its just that most of those highly intelligent and assertive females want only
highly intelligent and assertive males.

[SummerBay2000]

Originally posted by Ada:
A lot of my girl friends who are highly intelligent and assertive are the ones who're unattached. Is it possible that guys are scared of them? ;)

Maybe your friends aren't as good lookin as you are. Maybe they freeze up when it comes to an intimate relationship. Or maybe they're just lookin for love in all the wrong places. Whatever the case, intelligent and assertive is a minor hitch. Its all about playing the game!

[Wicca]

Yes, I believe women who know how to speak their minds & be independent tend to intimidate a guy. It just goes to show that men always want to be in control & if women are assertive & strong, it seems to lessen a guy's being "macho".

Find me a guy who can accept & respect an assertive & strong woman & I'll forever love him! :D :D :D

[simmie]

Originally posted by Lightspeed:
Guys are probably intimidated because they see the gals' assertiveness as a possible threat to their egos.

I have some guy friends who are looking for intelligent ladies, Ada. Maybe we could work something out for them?

this is too bad... i've thought of that before--if those things really intimidate men...sayang naman... parang ang babaw na reason noon... (mababaw nga ba?)
i've never had a bf before and i'm quite known to have a strong personality and i've often wondered if those things have something to do why i still don't have a bf... :D

[patch]

no ... i am not intimidated!
x-factor kasi sa akin yun eh ...
eh pare-parehong gurls naman iyan eh ...

tipong nasa loob ang KULO!

[DELISYUS]

Originally posted by patch:
no ... i am not intimidated!
x-factor kasi sa akin yun eh ...
eh pare-parehong gurls naman iyan eh ...

tipong nasa loob ang KULO!

dapat ba asa labas??? :)

[lonewolf]

Well, it depends, personally i like strong and assertive women, what i dont like are people who think and act like they know everything... things are changing now, women dont just have to lie low and sit in the background, and i dont mind that... being strong and assertive doesnt have to mean that they wont treat you any better than those girls who just say yes all the time... its good actually that women nowadays are getting to be like that... minsan pangit rin yung sobra...

[Dream_12]

Only does men with a weak personality are usually d one who get intimidated by a strong and assertive women. But does strong one will get that rear chance to get the what we called the "Women of the Melinuim" Then will see how strong their sublings will be? Combining both....kind of person. Like mo ba insan ada... uwi ka ba isabela?

[elaney]

i think dharma and greg is right. INSECURE MEN are intimidated by strong and assertive women.

but it may also be the culture. for filipinos example, it's not easy for filipino guys to accept that women have stronger personalities, so they leave them alone. they tend to look for the traditional 'filipina' :rolleyes:

[spidygurl]

iv'e met guys na talagang umuurong if the woman is strong and assertive kc napaphiya *** ***** natatapakan pagkalalki nila. pero meron din naman na nageenjoy if they are intellectually stimulated by women.

[Ada]

Originally posted by Dream_12:
Like mo ba insan ada... uwi ka ba isabela?

Uh, I think you've mistaken me for someone else.

[AltarBoy^_^]

It's nice to know that women here are empowered and secure about themselves and can be more intelligent and assertive than men. I support you all the way. We will soon be your slaves! Aruy! http://www.pinoyexchange.com/smokin.gif

[Blister]

Originally posted by AltarBoy^_^
It's nice to know that women here are empowered and secure about themselves and can be more intelligent and assertive than men. I support you all the way. We will soon be your slaves! Aruy! http://www.pinoyexchange.com/smokin.gif interesting :glee:

[LaTtE`M]

Wow. OOOLLLDDD thread.

As for the thread: only if he lets himself be intimidated. ;)

[Blister]

Originally posted by LaTtE`M
Wow. OOOLLLDDD thread.
:rotflmao:

im just keeping myself busy kaya bump lang ng bump! :silly:

[LaTtE`M]

:glee:

[jeff_kaith]

it will take a strong, strong man - equally intelligent & assertive to fall for such a woman.

if not, insecurity & longing for dominance will gnaw into the relationship.

end result? same - (weaker) men are intimidated by strong & assertive women

[*keyah*]

My guy friend says yes.

*okay* *pusa*

[SHADOWVEIL]

in the world of BDSM, the submissive is the one in control, not the dominant...the same thing, that strong and assertive women are not or not always in control, so why be intimidated?...

[art727]

:D ..I never dream and I don't want to be in the position of being intimidated by a female...I don't care how intelligent, or how rich she is...kung uutakan niya ako at gugulangan at gagawing si tulume! Wag na lang!....mahirap siguro mangyari..kasi I never or even try or experiment to intimidate a woman especially to the one who, I am having a relationship, If she tried to show that intimidation things to me?...all I can say is TA!TA! see you later..alligator.

[ilieana_marie]

YES.........

kasi yung ego ng mga lalaki eh feeling nila natatapakan.

[esofagus]

that's exactly what happen to hale berry and eric benett. mas sccessful si hale berry at naintimidate si eric. when hale won best actress in oscar's last year eric got involved with another woman but hale forgive him until weeks ago hale realized that their marital problems cannot be work out.

[thehitman]

Perhaps. Either they're intimidated, or irritated.

:cool:

[mai_doze]

men who are egotistic, yes.

[sepei2]

im not insecure, so im not intimidated...

[mstsangchinita]

Originally posted by jeff_kaith
it will take a strong, strong man - equally intelligent & assertive to fall for such a woman.

if not, insecurity & longing for dominance will gnaw into the relationship.

end result? same - (weaker) men are intimidated by strong & assertive women

This sounds reasonable ...