Why Are Men Threatened By Ambitious Women

[HornyHal]

If a man is threatened by a strong woman, then he’s not a man, he just happens to have a dick. The two are not synonymous.

Well said.

We MEN aren’t, pussy who have a dick are.

 

[MrMikelobe1952]

Is she following these answers?

Waiting to see OP's response.
Not sure I have much to add. Relationships are complicated, and there are many men with many different attitudes, likes and preferences in women.
I personally like strong women who know what they want and go to get it.

But I mostly decided to post because the thread made me think of:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2b2nSsVYy-U

 

[tripleflip]

I am fed up with men who are cowards because of my drive and desire. I don't want to be just a housewife (although I have great respect for housewives). I want to be a #1 NY Best Seller, I want to earn my whole merchandise business, and I want to dominate my field. Yes, I have a firm handshake but there shouldn't be a problem with that. You should be able to see me as a partner and a lover, not just a side piece. Why is that so hard to understand? Please tell me men. Especially those in SC/GA.

Frankly, i never notice whether nen are cowards around me. I focus my energy on my drive and desire to excel in my field, mathematics. It's a field supposedly dominated by men. "Girls aren't good at Math," right?

Well, this girl is.

The sort of man who is afraid of my competence and success would not be very interesting to me, and I doubt that I would interest him much, either.

So I never waste time wondering if they are cowards or not or getting upset about it.

 

[glBock]

I am fed up with men who are cowards because of my drive and desire. I don't want to be just a housewife (although I have great respect for housewives). I want to be a #1 NY Best Seller, I want to earn my whole merchandise business, and I want to dominate my field. Yes, I have a firm handshake but there shouldn't be a problem with that. You should be able to see me as a partner and a lover, not just a side piece. Why is that so hard to understand? Please tell me men. Especially those in SC/GA.

Zatana, here's some food for thought for you, although I wonder whether you really want any. I notice you wrote post#1 and then you chickened out of any discussion. Not exactly a sign of a strong woman.

I submit there's a difference between a strong woman and one who merely pretends to be one. Tripleflip gave you an example of the former, and you sound to me like the latter, maybe?

"Be a #1 best seller", "dominate your field": have you ever given many intelligent thoughts about how to achieve that? Or are you a graduate of a Trump "university" perhaps, who listened too much to nonsense, or drank too much Cool Aid?

And who ever gave you the idea that real men are afraid of really strong and successful women?

 

[AlliaPotestas]

I am fed up with men who are cowards because of my drive and desire. I don't want to be just a housewife (although I have great respect for housewives). I want to be a #1 NY Best Seller, I want to earn my whole merchandise business, and I want to dominate my field. Yes, I have a firm handshake but there shouldn't be a problem with that. You should be able to see me as a partner and a lover, not just a side piece. Why is that so hard to understand? Please tell me men. Especially those in SC/GA.

A lot of men say they aren’t intimated by strong women... and they believe that as long as they remain the main breadwinner...

My other half really supported my career when I made half what he did - he struggled when my earnings overtook his and I was around less often to cook dinner... and he now actively discourages my success to the extent I sometimes wonder how much longer I will tolerate this.

That said things have improved a little now I’ve finally acknowledged I can’t do everything and I now pay for ironing and gardening services so I actually have a little time left over for us. But I still think it’s dented his pride somewhat, it’s all well and good wanting a successful woman on your arm but plenty of men would still not want a woman more successful than them... the hardest point for him might have been when my company gave me a really nice car for work purposes, not a car I’d have ever bought myself, brand new fancy pants exec vehicle which was a considerable step up from my second hand ford KA - it was a visual reminder and it annoyed him that folks kept asking him about his new car and he had to say it was mine... it’s possibly why I choose not to have a car at the mo. my current client is in central London and I wouldn’t drive anyway so I told my company I’d rather have the cash allowance than the company car. It’s possible there is a tiny bit of my brain that made that decision for his ego.

Keep on working on your success, the right men will show up eventually, but if you forego exploring what you capable of for a man, you’ll never forgive yourself, x

 

[Booboobear84]

Proudly the second income

I married someone smarter than myself on purpose. She has a math degree from a top liberal arts school followed by an mba from a top 5 program (so proud I would love to name it but never post that kind of info). For most of our marriage I have been the second income though in most marriages I would be the primary. We don’t compete with each other. I find competent sexy.

 

[AlliaPotestas]

I married someone smarter than myself on purpose. She has a math degree from a top liberal arts school followed by an mba from a top 5 program (so proud I would love to name it but never post that kind of info). For most of our marriage I have been the second income though in most marriages I would be the primary. We don’t compete with each other. I find competent sexy.

Nice to know, confident men are comfortable enough in their own skin to not need to compete,

A sexy trait...

 

[Booboobear84]

Nice to know, confident men are comfortable enough in their own skin to not need to compete,

A sexy trait...

I know couples compete but if you love someone don’t you want the very best for them? If you’re a couple, then if she becomes more aren’t you as a couple mor?

 

[AlliaPotestas]

I know couples compete but if you love someone don’t you want the very best for them? If you’re a couple, then if she becomes more aren’t you as a couple mor?

I agree... it’s my other half you need to convince...

 

[bluball]

I am fed up with men who are cowards because of my drive and desire. I don't want to be just a housewife (although I have great respect for housewives). I want to be a #1 NY Best Seller, I want to earn my whole merchandise business, and I want to dominate my field. Yes, I have a firm handshake but there shouldn't be a problem with that. You should be able to see me as a partner and a lover, not just a side piece. Why is that so hard to understand? Please tell me men. Especially those in SC/GA.

damn, make me your bitch.

 

[GoldRogue]

Some are and some aren't. Not all men think alike.

 

[UgliestSon]

I love ambitious women. I am naturally pretty lazy and the more money she makes the less I have to work. This means more time to do bong loads and watch reruns of Threes Company. Go get after it ladies. I depend on you.

 

[AlliaPotestas]

I love ambitious women. I am naturally pretty lazy and the more money she makes the less I have to work. This means more time to do bong loads and watch reruns of Threes Company. Go get after it ladies. I depend on you.

You are a catch.... At least I might get a decent dinner on the table when I get home

 

[Booboobear84]

You are a catch.... At least I might get a decent dinner on the table when I get home

Funny thing is my wife is traditional in that she likes me to pay when we go out (often) and I also prepare simple meals. Though she likes to cook usually to burnt from her work day.

 

[UgliestSon]

You are a catch.... At least I might get a decent dinner on the table when I get home

Yes I am! And you might get dinner. Or you might find me passed out with the goddamn taco meat burned and Neil Young’s Tonights The Night skipping on the turntable.

 

[Hipshot1554]

I am fed up with men who are cowards because of my drive and desire. I don't want to be just a housewife (although I have great respect for housewives). I want to be a #1 NY Best Seller, I want to earn my whole merchandise business, and I want to dominate my field. Yes, I have a firm handshake but there shouldn't be a problem with that. You should be able to see me as a partner and a lover, not just a side piece. Why is that so hard to understand? Please tell me men. Especially those in SC/GA.

It could be that they are afraid you will trade up. Just one possibility.

 

[UgliestSon]

I am fed up with men who are cowards because of my drive and desire. I don't want to be just a housewife (although I have great respect for housewives). I want to be a #1 NY Best Seller, I want to earn my whole merchandise business, and I want to dominate my field. Yes, I have a firm handshake but there shouldn't be a problem with that. You should be able to see me as a partner and a lover, not just a side piece. Why is that so hard to understand? Please tell me men. Especially those in SC/GA.

Hey good luck to you and all of that but I like the term ‘slam piece’ more than ‘side piece.’ I know I am splitting hairs.

Also why does it matter what state men are from? I assume you are in NY but want dudes in SC/GA to weigh in. This seems pretty fucking bizarre to me. I will note I live in FL where everyone is pretty grounded and well balanced.

Alright I am off to the liquor store. Peace out and cheers and all that shit. P

 

[StarGazer58]

I guess the OP just vented and left the thread.

 

[Booboobear84]

Frankly, i never notice whether nen are cowards around me. I focus my energy on my drive and desire to excel in my field, mathematics. It's a field supposedly dominated by men. "Girls aren't good at Math," right?

Well, this girl is.

The sort of man who is afraid of my competence and success would not be very interesting to me, and I doubt that I would interest him much, either.

So I never waste time wondering if they are cowards or not or getting upset about it.

I’ve never thought girls are bad at math (married to a math major) and more to the point where does that come from? I know it’s a thing but just not in my experience. Why do people still think that?

 

[StarGazer58]

I’ve never thought girls are bad at math (married to a math major) and more to the point where does that come from? I know it’s a thing but just not in my experience. Why do people still think that?

Because they think buying something on sale that they absolutely don't need is saving money.

 

[AlliaPotestas]

Because they think buying something on sale that they absolutely don't need is saving money.

Rather large generalisation there...

 

[LadyJS]

Rather large generalisation there...

It's a typical misogynistic response, and it answers Booboobear84 question as to why people still think that. Men by and large still think themselves superior to women as evidenced by such a flippant response. It's sad that, being this far in the 21st century, we still deal with bullshit like this.

 

[Booboobear84]

It's a typical misogynistic response, and it answers Booboobear84 question as to why people still think that. Men by and large still think themselves superior to women as evidenced by such a flippant response. It's sad that, being this far in the 21st century, we still deal with bullshit like this.

I believe that his comment was directed at men or perhaps people in general. Regardless he is pointing to irrational behavior. He is suggesting believing women are bad at math is also irrational. Or at least that’s how took it. Stargazer?

 

[StarGazer58]

It's a typical misogynistic response, and it answers Booboobear84 question as to why people still think that. Men by and large still think themselves superior to women as evidenced by such a flippant response. It's sad that, being this far in the 21st century, we still deal with bullshit like this.

You are exactly why there is so much political hate going on right now because nobody can take a joke and get offended at the slightest thing. Lighten up. I can certainly laugh when people make off handed jokes about men like when they make men look totally incompetent as fathers on TV shows. Get over yourself.

 

[kentuckymtnman]

Stargazer

Stop being a dick and people will lighten up.