Monday, August 4, 2008

Is there anything wrong with being a strong woman?

First let me describe what a strong woman is. She’s never a push-over obviously, you know that from the moment you meet her. This by no means titles her as a witch with a “B”. She knows things about life and people. It is not easy to deceive her. Above all, she can take care of herself.

She doesn’t take care of herself in a bully type of way, rather she’s just picked up enough tools along the way, that she is self-sufficient. Sure she’d rather have a man mow her lawn, but se will do it herself. It wouldn’t be a problem if you offered to fight her battles, but she by no means is waiting for one to protect her. However, she gladly welcomes a guy’s protection.

Being in a relationship is an addition to her life, not the sustaining force. Many times you can’t tell in a social group that her significant other is there, because they are off mingling in separate crowds. Security to her is just knowing he’s there.

Self assurance and confidence is the name of her name. Never does she need told of her worth, but it is received gracefully when she is. Never does she appear cocky rather humbleness is her preference. She understands this can seem odd and maybe threatening to some, but that is never her intentions.

Her preference is for others to be as strong as she is. It maybe difficult for her to understand why others are weaker because she wants her strength to be transferred to them. Never is it her intention to walk over people. Rather she prefers to lift others up.

Do tell me what is wrong with the previous description? If the “she’s” were to be replaces with “he’s” would the description be more accepted? Is there something offensive about a woman’s strength? Can it be proven that there is something wrong about strong women?

Guys, is there something intimidating or scary about a strong woman?

Girls, do you fell threatened by a woman who is sturdy?

Is the preference nowadays for a women to be weak and needy? Do strong women take care of too much for themselves and leave nothing for anyone else to do?

Speaking from the viewpoint of a strong woman, I want to make sure I am staying in check. I understand there is a balance. I wonder if there is something I am doing wrong or if this is just a part of my personality, a part that will continually show through no matter how much I try to tame it down? So answers this for me and the other strong women, “Is there anything wrong with being a strong woman?”

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