Can men make women feel strong or powerful? If so, then how?

[Unit1]

Yes

No

Maybe

I'm a plonker

[Anonymous]

The last image is very accurate.

I am a strong independent woman. Very self-confident, lots of self-respect and esteem. I don't need others to justify me - I don't dress trampy but professionally, etc.

I don't attract "boys". By that, I mean individuals younger or closer to my age (32). I attract well-established and very successful men. High up in management positions, business owners, etc. They're usually ten to twenty years older than me. One may have been about thirty years was hard to tell.

Does it make me feel strong/powerful? Yes. Who wouldn't feel "powerful" in a way when desirable/sought after people seek your attention?

Does it go to my head? No. If I was a ditzy little girl probably. Being a strong powerful woman, after all, doesn't mean be "dominant" @mzash. It means you know yourself. You are a partner. Not a bossy bitch and not a carpet to step all over.

[Siren777]

Yes by being supportive. Whether thats a listening ear, some reassurance or just being there. That can help her feel, motivates to be even better woman for him.

[razelove]

In one of two ways. You have a partner, or partners, that you encourage and help succeed. You push them not just to get x done, but to do what makes them happy, go for it all the way, and receive that support in return.

That's a good partnership.

The second way is you are a stepping stone, your life gets discarded or destroyed as an example of "she can do it!" Look up SBA loan approval process in the US and the second one becomes more attractive in business. Also EEO laws and token examples.

I'm not discarding, or disregarding women who have worked hard and sacrificed to get to the positions they occupy. I respect that. I do disregard say, a woman with a degree in sociology who gets picked to run a plant simply because she is a woman with no experience in plant operation. That's 2 steps forwards and one step back.

I get the attitude in many fields from women looking at most of their supervisors being men, especially where a PhD is required. On the flip side of that, women have the same opportunity if they're willing to sacrifice having a family, relationships, and single-mindedly pursue that goal for 60+ hours a week just as the people occupying them have. The women I've known who have risen to the top made those choices. The token hires discredit their hard work and sacrifices.

For the men, they make that sacrifice with the mentality that they can find a relationship and start a family at 45 or 50 when they reach their goal if that's what they desire. For women... those two goals are conflicting. Again, they pursue that path to success knowing what they want, and what they have to give up to achieve it. It does make it an easier choice for men to make.

When my wife was faced with it, she decided on family and being comfortable where she was at. When I was faced with it I had a hiccup in admissions to a master's program and took it as a sign to get to work and leave that be. I don't regret it, and neither does she. Some people can take that path, others can't.

It makes building wealth and opportunities a bit slower in our life, but we build steady, and advance step by step because we work together and have each others backs. We make each other stronger and more capable.

[AzzaBlue]

I am trying to do just that. There is no greater empowerment than personal responsibility and having agency of our own lives. Unfortunately there are too many women out there who are simply overgrown children that refuse to grow up. These women are extremely entitled, lazy and apathetic when it comes to dating (and in general). And they desperately attempt to avoid adult responsibility by clinging to bullshit outdated notions like "tradition" or "chivalry." I am trying to convince women to instead act like mature, capable self sufficient adults as I believe many women have much potential but they are squandering it through laziness and convenience. As a result of my efforts, I have receive a fair amount of resistance. It would seem that many women these days view and treat personal responsibility/ accountability like it is a form of Kryptonite. These women absolutely hate it and are viciously fighting against it. But as long as my arse points to the ground I will continue to call women out on their bullshit and insist (very strongly) that they grow up and be accountable.

[Kaeleigh1]

I agree that everyone needs to take responsibility for their own life including men. Men have this exact same issue plenty of times.

[AzzaBlue]

@Kaeleigh1 I agree. In fact I also try to encourage men to be better and to hold women, but more importantly themselves to a higher standard. As this topic is focused on women I wrote my opinion accordingly.

[Unit1]

This is great stuff actually.

[zeitgeist057]

Sometimes. You can't fill a bucket that has holes in it, and many women are terribly insecure inside once you get past the shell of pretending to be confident. Same as with men, you can spot them by how much they brag about how strong they are; the more the bragging, the more likely they are actually quite insecure.

I don't even really see this as a gender specific question, actually. If a person (male/female) has a good foundation, then yes, you can help them increase their sense of worth and power by loving them. If they have issues with their foundation, your time and energy will get sucked away with little to no result (putting water into a bucket with holes in it.).

[NathanDavis]

In what sense? there's all kinds of different ways to be both strong and powerful.

And people can be that without the need of being cheered on, or supported, inspired, etcétera, but the ideal is to have support... and they can be either men or women, on both ends.

So, what are we really talking about in here?

[Unit1]

Try and interpret it "as is" in your understanding.

As for my understanding - supporting the woman. She might pursue career goals or a higher academic degree and her man can help her out in some ways. For example I had math when I was studying for my bachelors. My then-girlfriend would come over randomly whilst I was working on that math problem and she actually knew math pretty well and helped me solve the math problem. The same way (or similar ways) might be possible to boost your woman's process of completing her objectives.

[Unit1]

Or she gets shit thrown at her by incels and MGTOW and crazy bitches, who try and devalue her or make her feel worthless and call her all sorts of insults. This is the moment where her man can step up and hang onto her and assure her, that she's actually powerful and the hate she receives comes from... say the jealous... or the weak... or whatever. The man can get creative by standing by her side. He can tell her "You got this!"

[Screenwriter]

A woman's, or a man's, power emanates from within. Though it might be complimentary for a man to mention what a great hunter, fisher or judo practitioner a woman is, or what internal strength and ability she has, it's only a compliment and a recognition of what was there.
It didn't create that woman's strength and power. That came from good parenting, positive living, exploring and challenging herself.

[AmandaYVR]

I don't have any specific suggestions on how to do this. We should all support each other.
I only want to say that more men should want this because then they couldn't also complain about how women are just after their assets, or how marriage is a raw deal for men. There are men will complain no matter what the case is. She's either too dependent, or too independent. Thus, it becomes white noise to be ignored.

[MzAsh]

Accept it if she’s the dominant one. Don’t try to compete with her. Don’t try to put her down. Don’t try to make her submit to you, because she won’t.

[Unit1]

What if I don't believe in Dominance/Submission?

[MzAsh]

I don’t know. Because some people are naturally going to take the lead. The only thing you can do is defer to them, compete with them, or not be around them at all.

[Unit1]

I'm not sure about that. I treat it similarly to how people have different favorite colors or music taste, which - for me - goes as far as "what we listen to tonight? Jazz or Rap or something else?"

[ohshee]

You have to treat her who she is you can't play pretend she is who she is and if she's strong confident loving caring with a beautiful heart that's how you treat her you don't need to act tough you don't need to be tab and your voice doesn't need to say to have things because if is not true and it's not you she is going to say goodbye

[jgokgotit]

Absolutely. One of the goals of a relationship is to help build each other up. When one partner has goals, the other partner should encourage them and help where they can.

[jennifer_bloom]

I believe a woman who loves herself and loves others will become strong if she isn’t already strong and when you love somebody you teach them to love themselves and others.

[Jean-Marie_Céline]

Good question, thank you for asking it!
I'd say it would be the case in a relationship where each partner add value and enriches the other. This question has inspired a particular question.

[Jjpayne]

I'd say if they are given confidence in their gender from men. Like a confirmation that they are attactive and sweet.

[Kas19]

I do get a god complex around some men when they act like giant babies. But men don't make me feel those two things.

[EaterPeter]

If they can support her right way. Listen to her properly. Respect her opinions. Have healthy debates. Know her values and dreams. Help her fulfill her dreams. How ever they can. Listening. Supporting, participating. Being there for her / with her.

[Anonymous]

Supporting her goals, motivating her to do better, praising her, and just generally treating her with respect makes women feel better in my opinion

[jackderby_01]

It depends on what you mean by strong. Dominant and strong don't mean the same.

[AllThatSweetJazz]

Dude, all these images make women sound like losers.

[Kas19]

Agreed.

[Unit1]

All? You sure about that?

[Alpha4U]

You are effected by feminists. you are weak man who is not gonna end with a woman who actually respect you.

how do i know? the images you used. yikes.

[Unit1]

😂😂😂
Pathetic effort.
And you call yourself Alpha.
Go being an incel elsewhere.

[Iron_Man]

Of course all they have to do is just put them up on a pedestal and kiss her ass And make her feel like a queen

[Anonymous]

Bu complimenting them, helping them and incoruging them