Why are some men so awkward around outgoing, opinionated women?

[KathrynTaylor]

If I turn out to be equally or more intelligent and just as opinionated as men are, it seems to scare some men off. What’s that about? Do not all men like these sorts of women?

[quaranta]

I honestly don't experience that, I'm extremely opinionated but I'm rather appreciated by men instead (both as a friend and as a dating material), especially because of my contents and my opinions, which usually generate big conversations sometimes, around a single topic, and most of them seem very satisfied after that or straight up expressed it. In real life it's even better than online. (Who doesn't like all this of me and is kind of disturbed by that are generally women instead).
So (at least from my experience) I don't think being intelligent or opinionated is a problem itself but maybe you use those qualities to empower traits that seem scary or unpleasant to them. For example if you have some malicious drive to feel superior than the others you might be prone to confrontation and biases oriented to prove they are "less" than you, and at some point that would emerge from indirect details, but you don't see it se you think the problem is the depth of your opinions only. (This is just an example, the real cause can be any, like, you could be very invasive with that, or very needy and manipulative, very judgmental and close minded, etc, I can't know).
Now if you combine this plus interacting especially with men who for example try to defend and express a lot their masculinity then you're dealing with fragile men who are already busy with competition between themselves and between their constant feeling of not being "enough". No wonder why men who already feel threatened in their own value regularly, would feel some competition against a bold woman as well. And so, scared, maybe trying to put her "back to her place" with some pathetic philosophical workarounds about nature and bullshit. Their ideal partner is a partner who gives easy challenges to win and who is their best fan to help them with this problem of their masculinity. A submissive nurse, sort of.
But this type of man is not "all men" for sure, so it's also up to you to just avoid the type of men who could be most likely scared of a woman who could threaten their masculinity. Just interact with all the other men, and investigate the real reasons why other men could be put off as well, that you might be wrongly identifying in your intellect.
Also, adding some care and responsibility allows you to have stronger opinions yet still be considered trustworthy and accessible.

[Sunssong]

It's your delivery. I've tested it. I've tested the golden rule or being the source of what you want in return; it works. The problem you think is the problem is not the problem. You put out something that gives you back what you don't want. @KathrynTaylor

[Anonymous]

Dw about that Guy13 person. I honestly think it is a bot. He leads the site in Xper per 30days always.If he is a real person then there is no way he is what he says because he spends a lot of time on here. More than anyone else based on the XP per 30 days.

[KathrynTaylor]

He’s a real person. I know him in person. His name is Ben, he lives with his mum and apparently spends all his time on here, these days. He’s trying to upset me because I’ve rejected him 6 times.

[Berethor]

Women tend to have average intelligence, some man want to feel superior in everything. :)

https://qz.com/441905/men-are-both-dumber-and-smarter-than-women

[Guy13]

You have no clue. Last thing we want is a spouse that emulates and competes with us.
Enjoy the Cats. 🐈 🐈‍⬛ 🐈🐈‍⬛

[KathrynTaylor]

I see your point. I can’t help wondering if it’s only men who are less confident in themselves who get uncomfortable like this? Like they fear women’s independence; and worry that they might be better than them in some way? Or like they fear their sexuality?

[KathrynTaylor]

Anyway, that’s not all men. You’re just pissed because I rejected you. Which wouldn’t have happened, had you behaved in a more gentleman like manner.

[Guy13]

You have been lied too and bought it hook, line, and sinker. I would not be within 100 feet of your dating zone and I guarantee you my educational and business accomplishments are substantial. How many times the NE PhD or Duke PhD ask why is he dating that "average (Masters)" woman.

I have no use for these kind of trifling and competitive women who think their resume assures them of a high value man. The power couple is a traditional and charming woman that leads the girls and is the one they speak too and trust. She is his edge and her partner is respected only because of her public respect she has for partner as the "poor boy" of the group without yacht.

[KathrynTaylor]

I don’t know what you’re ranting on about, but I don’t think it’s even intelligent or sensible stuff. So I’m not going to comment on it.

[KathrynTaylor]

Except about dating. It’s your right to choose whomever you want or don’t want to get involved with. We’re just going to have to agree to disagree on what’s happened. Anyway I’m not on here to discuss something that we never had. I’m here to ask for advice and to have fun.

[TheSpaceGnome]

I only like intelligent women. But you have to understand that if a guy has a different opinion than you about something important to him (or you), then you aren't compatible.

Intelligent women know this.

[RavVid]

No we don't opinionated women. In fact I don't like any opinionated person at all. I think they are stupid.

[Bergy37]

I want an outgoing, opinionated woman. I need her to have her own opinions & stick to them.

[NostalgiaSenpi]

Some do, some don't.

[Alex8736]

your meeting all the wrong men