If you have never been in a relationship with a strong woman before, you may be in for a bit of a surprise.
Many of the old ‘tricks’ you used on previous partners, or at the bar on Friday nights will not work with her.
A powerful woman, who does not need a partner to feel complete, can intimidate some people, but if you are lucky enough to meet a woman like this, you should not feel overwhelmed with insecurity.
Today, we are bringing you some tips on things a strong woman will not tolerate in a relationship.
1. Toxic Masculinity
Toxic masculinity happens when men need to ‘perform’ their sexuality at every turn.
Rather than resting comfortably in their identity as a man, they need to continually be reassured of their masculinity, through their actions and the comments of others.
That leads to men acting ‘macho’ and ‘manly’ in ways that diminish others.
2. Lies
That seems like an obvious one for any relationship, but a really strong woman will not tolerate a partner that lies and deceives them.
That can be anything from concealing an affair to a more innocuous white lie about how many drinks you’ve had or where you have been after work.
You should never feel that you have to lie to your significant other about anything, and if your female partner catches you doing that, you will probably regret it.
The best thing to do in this situation is come clean, explain to her why you felt you had to lie, and apologize for your mistake.
3. Disrespect
A strong woman doesn’t tolerate disrespect in any form- even when it isn’t directed her way.
One of the best ways to show your strong female partner that you are a match for her strong personality is to show respect to people around you.
That means acknowledging service that you receive at restaurants or stores, being courteous to strangers in public, and when you are at home, bringing up criticism in a respectful manner when the situation calls for honesty.
Even in tense situations, disrespect is never the answer.
4. Excuses
Strong women take ownership of any situation, regardless of the circumstances.
They know they are responsible for their behavior, whatever the consequences.
People that are always making excuses for their behavior- “he cut me off, I had to give him the finger!”- are merely avoiding taking responsibility for their actions.
Strong women can see through excuses.
If you find that you’re making excuses regularly, it will soon start impacting your relationship with your partner.
5. Insecurity
Insecurity manifests in several different ways.
Jealousy is a common symptom of somebody who is incredibly insecure, and it can have a significant impact on a relationship if it isn’t controlled.
Strong women have little tolerance for insecurity, as well as all the other negative symptoms that come along with low self-esteem, such as pettiness, unkindness, and an unwillingness to give them the benefit of the doubt.
If you are lucky enough to be in a relationship with an independent woman, the best thing to do is put your trust in their moral compass, and leave your insecurity at the door.
6. Flakiness
Reliability is a trait that often goes unremarked upon.
Someone reliable, and has proven themselves worthy of trust, is a rare commodity these days when many people have resorted to making common excuses like “oh, I just can’t adult today” every time they arrive late for a date or an appointment.
Disorganization and flakiness project the message that you value your time more than anybody else’s, which isn’t a message that you want to be sending, especially if you are wasting the time of someone you love.
7. Being Unsupportive
Strong women trust enough in their abilities and feel secure enough to celebrate the accomplishments of others joyfully.
If you’re dating a strong woman, and can’t support and celebrate her achievements, you need to rethink your priorities.
Being too busy with your career is not an excuse./p>
You need to be always supporting the strong lady in your life- not because you believe she needs the support, but because you admire her achievements and feel proud of her hard work.
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