Do men like independent women or not? (119)

Sep 14, 2008 10:32 AM CST Do men like independent women or not?
wexlady41
wexlady41wexlady41Wexford, Ireland47 Threads 5 Polls 7,935 Posts
I was chatting with friends in work about new romances/relationships. A couple of the men said that they find independent women a turn off. Considering myself an independent woman (single mother, own home, own car, good job, etc) I asked why.

One of them said they like a woman to need looking after.

In the same conversation the same man said there is nothing worse than a needy woman.

Come on guys....which is it?

confused
Sep 14, 2008 10:37 AM CST Do men like independent women or not?
Sevenotwo
SevenotwoSevenotwoDublin, Ireland8 Threads 1 Polls 1,381 Posts
I would expect that independence would just be another characteristic to assist in the making or breaking of a romance, rather than a pre-qualifier, like gender?
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Sep 14, 2008 10:55 AM CST Do men like independent women or not?
DUBLINGUY1973
DUBLINGUY1973DUBLINGUY1973Dublin, Ireland43 Threads 4 Polls 4,692 Posts
Well think of it this way.....if a guy didn't have a job, car, home and relied on you to for everything and expected you to pay for everything, you would call him a deadbeat, right?

But you like to feel needed once in a while too, right? Everybody likes to be spoiled once in a while but hate being taken for granted.

Some men find independent women intimidating but that's only if the man feels he is not needed. I think the important thing is to strike a balance. JMO
Sep 14, 2008 10:58 AM CST Do men like independent women or not?
wexlady41
wexlady41wexlady41Wexford, Ireland47 Threads 5 Polls 7,935 Posts
this guy wants a woman to need looking after.... but doesn't want a needy woman.

And women are supposed to be hard to understand!!!! doh
Sep 14, 2008 11:01 AM CST Do men like independent women or not?
ladylumps
ladylumpsladylumpsDublin, Ireland105 Threads 4 Polls 9,454 Posts
I know Im not even going to attempt to post on this topic its toooooooo confusing dunno confused
Sep 14, 2008 11:07 AM CST Do men like independent women or not?
wexlady41
wexlady41wexlady41Wexford, Ireland47 Threads 5 Polls 7,935 Posts
ladylumps: I know Im not even going to attempt to post on this topic its toooooooo confusing


I know. confused That's why I posted it. I can't understand what it is that men want/don't want. No wonder I'm still single.

If I say I'm independent they run a mile cos they're "intimidated" cos I pay my way in the world.

If I say I'm not they run a mile cos they're "intimidated" cos I don't pay my way in the world.


dunno dunno dunno
Sep 14, 2008 11:08 AM CST Do men like independent women or not?
jimbhoy
jimbhoyjimbhoyHamilton, Strathclyde, Scotland UK80 Threads 2 Polls 4,142 Posts
What men want..........we never get without bribarytongue tongue tongue tongue tongue devil devil devil devil
Sep 14, 2008 11:19 AM CST Do men like independent women or not?
wexlady41
wexlady41wexlady41Wexford, Ireland47 Threads 5 Polls 7,935 Posts
jimbhoy: What men want..........we never get without bribary


Hey...bribery works for me!! You get what you pay for in this life.

gift
Sep 14, 2008 11:44 AM CST Do men like independent women or not?
sexydivabella
sexydivabellasexydivabellaDrogheda, Dublin Ireland44 Threads 4 Polls 5,978 Posts
Eh I think the men are meant to be answering this one !!!!!!!

very quiet of off you men are on this ...... Come on get it out of your systems and give us an answer devil devil devil
Sep 14, 2008 11:56 AM CST Do men like independent women or not?
DUBLINGUY1973
DUBLINGUY1973DUBLINGUY1973Dublin, Ireland43 Threads 4 Polls 4,692 Posts
Well i tried but was called confusing so I'm staying quiet from now on mumbling doh rolling on the floor laughing
Sep 14, 2008 11:56 AM CST Do men like independent women or not?
Dasati
DasatiDasatiEnnis, Clare Ireland12 Threads 103 Posts
Needy or independent? What difference does it make? Either way it is only one part of the whole person and I think there are more important attributes to be looking for.
Sep 14, 2008 11:57 AM CST Do men like independent women or not?
sexydivabella
sexydivabellasexydivabellaDrogheda, Dublin Ireland44 Threads 4 Polls 5,978 Posts
DUBLINGUY1973: Well i tried but was called confusing so I'm staying quiet from now on



You gave good opinion wine
Sep 14, 2008 11:58 AM CST Do men like independent women or not?
sexydivabella
sexydivabellasexydivabellaDrogheda, Dublin Ireland44 Threads 4 Polls 5,978 Posts
In response to: Needy or independent? What difference does it make? Either way it is only one part of the whole person and I think there are more important attributes to be looking for.



tell us more wave
or are you saving that for some other thread????
Sep 14, 2008 12:06 PM CST Do men like independent women or not?
DUBLINGUY1973
DUBLINGUY1973DUBLINGUY1973Dublin, Ireland43 Threads 4 Polls 4,692 Posts
Good post thumbs up

Yeah i prefer who is able to support herself but doesn't mind being spoiled too every once in a while without taking it for granted.
Sep 14, 2008 12:06 PM CST Do men like independent women or not?
DUBLINGUY1973
DUBLINGUY1973DUBLINGUY1973Dublin, Ireland43 Threads 4 Polls 4,692 Posts
DUBLINGUY1973: Good post

Yeah i prefer who is able to support herself but doesn't mind being spoiled too every once in a while without taking it for granted.


Oops, good post, Dasati i mean doh
Sep 14, 2008 12:10 PM CST Do men like independent women or not?
sexydivabella
sexydivabellasexydivabellaDrogheda, Dublin Ireland44 Threads 4 Polls 5,978 Posts
In response to: lol. me saving. ha. Nah. From my experience any woman has the ability to be both at some stage in a relationship and as such it is not something that any bloke should pay attention to and let it be an excuse for not exploring the possibilites of a relationship.

As to whats more important, i def believe it is for more important to look for a person who is happy in their own skin and be able to enjoy their situation no matter what it is.

Otherwise whats the point.



That is fair enough - you seem quite sensible wine
Sep 14, 2008 12:15 PM CST Do men like independent women or not?
wexlady41
wexlady41wexlady41Wexford, Ireland47 Threads 5 Polls 7,935 Posts
DUBLINGUY1973: Good post

Yeah i prefer who is able to support herself but doesn't mind being spoiled too every once in a while without taking it for granted.


Well now that is as close as you can get to a straight answer. Thank you!!!


thumbs up thumbs up thumbs up
Sep 14, 2008 12:15 PM CST Do men like independent women or not?
sexydivabella
sexydivabellasexydivabellaDrogheda, Dublin Ireland44 Threads 4 Polls 5,978 Posts
In response to: yeah, its late sunday. Usually get that way between the hours of 6pm and 7. Wait till u see me at 7.01.


Hope you deliver on that ..... tic toc tic toc laugh
Sep 14, 2008 12:25 PM CST Do men like independent women or not?
DUBLINGUY1973
DUBLINGUY1973DUBLINGUY1973Dublin, Ireland43 Threads 4 Polls 4,692 Posts
Well now that is as close as you can get to a straight answer. Thank you!!!

grin
Sep 14, 2008 12:28 PM CST Do men like independent women or not?
sexydivabella
sexydivabellasexydivabellaDrogheda, Dublin Ireland44 Threads 4 Polls 5,978 Posts
In response to: well u have 46 mins to get to ennis so...


wha? where? who? why? am all confused

would it be worth it though devil
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