Far from being intimidated, Cliff Townsend believes having a successful woman in his life only makes him more likely to succeed.
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Is it true that behind every successful man is a woman? If so, do these successful men only want their women behind them or are they OK with the women in their life being beside them or even in front of them?
Most men I know are intimidated by strong, successful women because they have the belief, and they have been raised to believe, that being the head of the household automatically defaults to them, simply because they were born a man.
Women who are independent and career driven understand a man that is also independent and career driven, and have ambitious life goals.
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Therefore men who have this belief are intimidated by women who are more successful than them. This will cause problems in relationships when either party feels inferior or less of a contributor, because of the other person’s success.
Instead of felling inferior because of the other person’s success, why don’t support and encourage each other to grow? So fellas, instead of feeling insecure because of your woman’s success, here are seven reasons why you will be glad that you have a successful woman in your life.
#1 — SHE WILL SUPPORT YOUR DREAMS
Women who are independent and career driven understand a man that is also independent and career driven, and have ambitious life goals.
She understands your drive and your desire to have more, be more, and do more. She will support you because she understands the effort and sacrifice that it takes to pursue a worthwhile goal. She will be there to give you words of encouragement when you need them.
#2 — SHE WILL BE YOUR MASTERMIND PARTNER
Because she is ambitious and driven, and understands what it takes to pursue a worthwhile goal, she will be a great person to share your ideas and get valuable feedback from. She will be your mastermind partner. The person that can give you a different perspective on things, and different ways in which you can move your projects forward.
Because she wants more for herself, she will encourage you to want more for yourself, and she will help out in any way that she can.
#3 — YOU WILL ACHIEVE MORE TOGETHER
When you pull your resources together you will have more of everything. More money, more vacations, nicer homes, nicer cars and who don’t want that? Not only will she be your life partner, she will also be your business partner, your friend. A special someone to share those special moments with, someone to create life long memories.
#4 — SHE STIMULATES YOU MENTALLY
You will have someone that you can have a meaningful conversation with. Not just about sports, but you can converse about current events or even a new business venture that you have been considering. This avoids one of the major reasons that most relationships will not survive, because after the sex is over there is nothing left in common to share. Fellas this is what keeps you engaged beyond her physical beauty. She represents herself well, and in doing so represents you well, whether it’s putting on jeans and t-shirt to go to a ball game or going to a business meeting.
She is opinionated and you love that about her, because she is not afraid of speaking her mind, and standing up for what she believes in, and she will represent you in the same manner.
#5 — SHE DOESN’T NEED ANYONE TO VALIDATE HER
Successful and independent women do not need or want a man to define who they are as a person. They want a man who is willing to support them, and be by their side, but not to define who and what they are. Successful and independent women are not dependent upon men, because they have a life of their own, and they are too busy creating and living life on their terms.
A lot of men seem to want a woman who is submissive, one who is totally dependent upon them, and one who waits to be told what to do, and when to do it. When these men meet strong independent successful women who does not fit into that category they have a tendency to become intimidated.
#6 — SHE IS PASSIONATE ABOUT MAKING THE RELATIONSHIP WORK
Being successful does not happen by accident. To be successful in any area of life one has to develop certain disciplines and habits. Those disciplines and habits that she has acquired will spill over into the relationship, and she will work hard at keeping the relationship alive.
She is committed, dedicated, and loyal — however she is decisive and knows exactly what she wants, so she is not willing to put up with foolishness.
#7 — SHE MAKES YOU STEP UP YOUR GAME
Nobody really wants a yes man or a yes woman. A person who has a mind of their own and can make decisions on their won is definitely a more interesting person to be around. A woman who is her own person is definitely more engaging.
An ambitious man a woman who is independent and secure in herself engages and challenges us in multiple ways. When she grows as a person and therefore becomes more successful in her endeavors, our egos kick in and we are encouraged to step up our game and be just as productive, if not more productive, than our partner.
An independent and secure woman will make an independent and secure man better, because she will encourage him to grow, and therefore he will become a better friend, lover, husband, father and just an all-around better man.
So fellas it doesn’t matter where you now. If you want to step up your game and become a more successful all-around person, you need a successful and independent woman in your life.
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Many men find successful women intimidating, regardless of whether they’re from dating sites like tempted or you meet at a function.
Totally agree! Really! But it is too hard to find a man who makes effort to be equal that type of woman! They used to loved her but does not give enough in change! Good luck guys and ladies!
Actually, most men are not intimidated but repulsed by successful women because their success makes them egocentric. They constantly feel the need to one up people and tell about the many oh-gee-so-wonderful things they’ve accomplished, or how they don’t need validation (irony much?) from no one.
This article became irrelevant the minute you showed that you’re oblivious to this fact.
John, that may make a topic of a good article? Ya think GMP would go for it or is it too contravention?
According to some studies you can have an equal partner OR you can have a successful woman.
“According to Farnoosh Torabi, author of “When She Makes More: 10 Rules for Breadwinning Women,” women who earn more than their husbands are more likely to make the financial decisions for their household.
Torabi cites studies showing that “in households where the husband earns more money, both spouses share in the financial decision making. But in marriages where the wife brings home a bigger paycheck, the woman is twice as likely as her husband to make all the financial decisions.”
http://www.businessinsider.com/breadwinning-women-control-family-money-2015-3
Nowadays, it is impossible to find an independent and strong will woman who willing to treat you as an equal. Most of the independent, strong will women I have met just want to control you and shut you down mentally and then leave you when they no longer need you and they got someone else already line up to take your place.