Questions for the Men

[TheRealCallie]

How do men really feel about women who are very independent?
Are you looking for a damsel in distress type of situation where you can swoop in and "save the day"?

 

[TheSkaFish]

I'm cool with it.
More often than not, I'm the one that needs saving
(which I know now that that's not how it's supposed to be, so I need to fix that).

Also I think independence is alright, because I need time to myself to work on my own life.
So it's OK if they do the same.
My life is not already "set" and I can just ride it out, there's still a lot I have to figure out.
We can have our time apart doing our own thing, and then come back together and have more stuff to talk about.

Although, when I have talked to some women, and they do give off "damsel in distress" vibes, it does make me feel protective of them, and it's a kind of warm and mushy feeling. It can amplify the feelings of a crush I was having already.

Honestly I'm pretty relaxed about things in general.
It's really only "sleeping with other guys" is the thing I don't like -
which would make me feel disrespected/humiliated to my core, and put me at risk of disease.

 

[Unsigned]

How do men really feel about women who are very independent?

Not good.

Are you looking for a damsel in distress type of situation where you can swoop in and "save the day"?

I suppose.

 

[Professional Cannibal]

How do men really feel about women who are very independent?
Are you looking for a damsel in distress type of situation where you can swoop in and "save the day"?

It's not bad but it would seem challenging to attract her.

 

[Hoarse Whisperer]

How do men really feel about women who are very independent?
Are you looking for a damsel in distress type of situation where you can swoop in and "save the day"?

Different strokes for different folks; some men want to be in charge or want someone that needs them to decide things. Some men like an assertive woman that takes no crap and fights for what she wants. Whatever type of woman you are, you should lean into that and find a partner that likes *that*.

 

[TropicalStarfish]

How do men really feel about women who are very independent?
Are you looking for a damsel in distress type of situation where you can swoop in and "save the day"?

The short answer - It would depend on the woman. And it would depend on the damsel and the nature of her distress.

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The long answer... nm..
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I think it's quite natural, despite being misplaced, or mis-intentioned, at times, for many men, to desire to rescue The Princess Bride.

Thankfully, even though many may not be wanting to be rescued, or need any rescuing, they may still want some company now and then.
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I think independence can and does mean different things to different people, both for men, and women. It can be a choice, an only option, or not an option..