Why are men threatened by an Independent, educated woman???

[victoria4]

Do they just feel "inferior?" Why is it, when a woman is educated, self-sufficient, knows what she wants, and what she will tolerate (and NOT tolerate) in a relationship...why do they equate this with 'Feminisim??' I love being a girly-girl...but I can also run with the "big dogs" when I have to...why is this such a threat to men??

[alexis9]

There have been lots of threads about this. In your specific case it could be the chip on your shoulder, and the way you talk about men, or the way you feel about them which shows through. Being on guard against a MCP archetype colors one's outlook, and appearance to others. Some men will be uncomfortable around a woman they feel is smarter than them, but it's not about feeling threatened, usually it's just that the woman is unpleasant. She could test the theory by making an effort to be kind and friendly, which men tend to react to well. Girded for battle, quick to judge, seeing "pigs" in every shadow at every opportunity, she will not win admiration. The intelligent, educated, independent, etc. women who like men and treat them with respect, easily find a mate, for they offer qualities and love very much in demand. Share your views with like minded friends at http://www.vois.com

[gimpy9195]

i dated one of these women before. and to that she was taller than me, made more money, and 7 years older than me.

from my point of view i was threated at first because she could provide for herself. i lossed this feeling when i relized she still need some one to love her. i was one that could supply this and she wasn't completely independent.

just my .02

[Jacqueline10]

because they're so used 2 getting women that are easy that when sum1 comes along with a brain they get scared because they no they cant treat u the same way they treat other girls. They're not used to it.

[Lacy_911]

All of u r wrong(in my mind)men have been at the top 4..be4 B.C & and back then a girl w/t a brain wuz killed so most girls stayed down and kept dumb & still girls stay down but most guys get scarred when the girl is smarter,faster,stronger,and most likly better (if u think i am wrong e-mail at Hottie_hook_me-up@hotmail.com);)

[urgrlnxtdoor]

In all of the shows and movies, they show a man providing for the woman. But when the man gets in the relationship and finds she can provide for herself he feels useless like she is taking away things he knows he can do. So when they feel too uncomfortable, they dont give them a chance and get out before it gets any bit serious. It really isnt them trying to hurt anyone it just makes them feel like they r not contributing enough in the relationship.
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