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What makes a woman intimidating to a man? I'm inspired by the "what scares men away" post...I've often wondered this myself, guys have told me that I'm intimidating even though I'm quiet & soft-spoken, I don't know what they are "intimidated" by? I don't walk around w/ a scowl on my face & I'm really rather friendly & seem to be approached quite a bit. Then one guy told me I was "wifey material" but he didn't want anything long-term...so I'm "intimidating wifey material"?? Ummm...OK. Thoughts?
Yea, that's weird. Women don't intimidate me in any way. I could care less if she's a leather wearing, whip carrying Greek godess it's not intimidating. On the other hand I have heard that line used to a woman, and it usually just means the guy is not interested. Gotta remember things are never as complicated as women think they are with guys, but guys sometimes know exactly what to say to a woman in order to make her think they are not to hurt her feelings. Also when a guy says your "wifey material" to a woman that's never good...lol. Go on to the next guy.
What makes a woman intimidating to a man? I'm inspired by the "what scares men away" post...I've often wondered this myself, guys have told me that I'm intimidating even though I'm quiet & soft-spoken, I don't know what they are "intimidated" by? I don't walk around w/ a scowl on my face & I'm really rather friendly & seem to be approached quite a bit. Then one guy told me I was "wifey material" but he didn't want anything long-term...so I'm "intimidating wifey material"?? Ummm...OK. Thoughts?
Some guys are intimidated by beautiful women. Not sure what you look like, but if YOU know that you are very attractive, then I'm sure there are guys out there who might think they don't stand a chance since you appear to be able to get any guy you want. Shy guys tend to me more intimidated.
Then there are the ones who are just afraid of commitment. If they see you as someone who has her act together, is confident, and again attractive, that can be intimidating to some men.
I have read enough of your posts Opera to get an idea of your personality. Hun you are too sweet, and nice. Men in your age bracket are scared into grey hair by the prospect of marriage. Have fun! Don't tell a new guy you want to get married and have 30 kids. If you are really hot, then play it down. Dress casual at times and even frumpy. Just relax, laugh, joke, whatever, you will find "The One" down the road.
The only things I can think of are things that women and men are intimidated by in a potential SO
Intelligence, Self Reliance, Overt Mothering/Fathering instincts and the ability to make friends with the opposite sex. Oddly enough many of the same things that intimidate one person can be attractive to another.
The only things I can think of are things that women and men are intimidated by in a potential SO
Intelligence, Self Reliance, Overt Mothering/Fathering instincts and the ability to make friends with the opposite sex. Oddly enough many of the same things that intimidate one person can be attractive to another.
I agree. most men I've talked to are very intimidated by the self reliance...(i don't think intimidated is a right word though).
Also i've run into the "money making ability"... if a woman makes more money then the man - I've run into that type where they are "intimidated"...
But again... I don't think intimidation is the right word. But I think discouraged is a better word.. Maybe this relates to upringing on their part.. Its hard to say and this is just generalizations
Any man that feels that way towards you - is basically not compatible and there is someone that is more compatible for you. Don't take it personally.
Well, ‘intimidating’ can mean several things. A woman’s physical attractiveness, her character, her demeanor, her attainment, all of that can be daunting to a man who considers such an appealing woman out of his league.
My experience is when men describe women as intimidating, they are most often referring to a woman whose spirit is hard and unyielding. They are intimidated by her contentious attitude, by her ‘chew ‘em up and spit ‘em out’ attitude. This kind of a woman makes men wary.
Unfortunately many women believe this is "successful performace" in the eyes of others, it's not. To be honest, it is a attitude problem that needs adjusted.
To me a woman is either peaceful and gentle or she is turbulent with pushy arrogance and has the impatience of a woman who is self-centered. Men are intimidated when they think they will encounter a brick wall when trying to lead or serve a woman like this.
That's been my theory for a long time. My buddies and I have discussed this over and over......
What makes a woman intimidating to a man? I'm inspired by the "what scares men away" post...I've often wondered this myself, guys have told me that I'm intimidating even though I'm quiet & soft-spoken, I don't know what they are "intimidated" by? I don't walk around w/ a scowl on my face & I'm really rather friendly & seem to be approached quite a bit. Then one guy told me I was "wifey material" but he didn't want anything long-term...so I'm "intimidating wifey material"?? Ummm...OK. Thoughts?
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