10 traits a man must possess to date a strong woman? (friends, different)
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True .. not all strong women want the same things or act the same way. The article also does not clearly explain how they are defining strong. You can be strong in different ways ex passive or more aggressive, calm collect and firm or more outspoken and eccentric.
These "articles" are like horoscopes. They are written so generically that anyone who reads it thinks it totally applies to them! Everything mentioned was a positive aspect carefully worded so as to not be too extreme for anyone. That's kinda how all "women's articles" are done. Garbage...I don't need an article to know what I want...I can dream and fantasize on my own without needing to read this stuff.
My first wife was a passive dependent. After we divorced I swore I'd never again have a relationship with one. I wanted an independent, strong, participating partner. Thankfully, that's who I've been married to for the past 20 years.
I am probably not good with the compromise part. I tend to just barrel through doing my own thing. I always wanted the guy that fits into my life, not one that I have to turn my life upside down to accommodate.
One of the things I got onto my bf about last night, is that I no longer feel like I have freedom. I can't just stop into the bar on my way home from work for a drink without having to answer to him. I am use to being a free spirit that just does what I want, when I want. I was like that as a teenager also. My mom would call me, asking when I would be home, and sometimes I was at a beach 8-10 hours away. She never knew where I would turn up. I need freedom.
Really? I would have thought that by being a mom THAT would have impacted your being able to drink whenever you want!....do you really have kids?
The article reads like pandering to me. Even though the author is a man, his target cliental are professional women. He is just reinforcing their self serving world view that men are intimidated by succesful women. I do not agree.
That may be your online impression but nothing how I am in real life. I am always doing for others, crying because other people are going through issues, straightforward and honest. I have no problems admitting my flaws. I just don't want to change. If anything people are generally using me, and when I need something, no one is there to help.
I actually discussed this with my therapist and he disagreed with this common C-D diagnosis. He also finds nothing wrong with my self esteem.
Co-dependency and people pleasing? Totally agree are issues. I don't know the word no.
If you talk to your therapist the way you describe your life here you're lucky he doesn't want to smack some sense into you and then kick you out the door every week. I'd say that you have a pretty easy time manipulating your therapist and entertaining yourself, as you do on C-D. What a waste of money - I guess you must have good insurance, otherwise you'd get down to business. BTW, you pretty much HAVE to have some diagnosis to get insurance to pay...if you're not a narcissist, and have no self-esteem issues what does he put down?
I just cannot win. I said something nice about women and you're still looking to argue with me. What did I say that was so wrong?! Explain! Actually don't, I'll just block you.
Block freely, that is what I have done for many people too, that is blessing of CD
These "articles" are like horoscopes. They are written so generically that anyone who reads it thinks it totally applies to them!
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Originally Posted by Robert5
The article reads like pandering to me. Even though the author is a man, his target cliental are professional women. He is just reinforcing their self serving world view that men are intimidated by succesful women. I do not agree.
Seriously!
Some blogger puts it on the internet and the gullible see it as gospel truth.
I don't need the man to be the sole provider,but the leader in the relationship,or traditionally masculine.
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Originally Posted by LowonLuck
I am not career driven either. I want my man to be the provider. I may have him working 80 hours a week to provide my every whim... But I want a manly man.
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Actually don't, I'll just block you.
