8 Misconceptions About Strong, Smart Women That Men Need To Get Over

Studies have actually proven that while men like the idea of dating a smart woman, they don’t actually want to date a smart woman because she can be threatening, making her less attractive to them. Well, that’s a load of BS — smart women aren’t the problem, it’s the ideas guys have about us that are seriously messed up.

  1. It’s not a competition. We’re not necessarily smarter than you — we just have our own strengths and those strengths should be a turn on to any guy who’s secure. We can teach you things, and you can teach us things. It’s simple. And awesome.
  2. We’re not know-it-alls — we’re confident enough to speak our minds. Smart women aren’t trying to prove anything when we make an argument about something. We’re simply participating in conversation confidently with what we know to be true. We’re not trying to “one up” anyone or prove our dominance over you, so get over yourself.
  3. We’re not bitches — we’re passionate. Just because we’re not afraid to speak our minds and reveal our intelligence doesn’t mean we’re bitches. We’ve heard this crap before and we’re over it. Smart women speak what we know confidently and passionately. If a man can’t handle this, he should reexamine the size of his own sack.
  4. We’re not intimidating — we’re strong, and that’s hot. Only weak men are intimidated by a smart woman. To a grown ass man, ourconfident knowledge shows that we’re strong and have an appetite for life; it’s sexy. We’re not afraid to put people back in line when they try to knock us down — we’re better than letting someone walk all over us.
  5. We’re not unruly — we’re assertive. Why is it that when a woman says anything with confidence and force, it comes across as unruly? It’s a load of crap stereotype that dates back to times where women were seen as fragile emotional creatures who needed men to protect us and lead us at all costs, and it’s outdated logic. Strong women who are in charge of ourselves and our careers and boss our lives aren’t getting there by being silent and submissive. We’re getting there by being assertive. Deal with it.
  6. We’re not threatening — we’re an asset to your team. Seeing a smart woman as someone who’s threatening to your masculine image is ass backwards. If anything, we’re going to make your team even stronger if you’re with us. Two brains are better than one, and if we’re both packing our own unique knowledge, you could be unstoppable together.
  7. We’re not control freaks — we’re organized. Smart women are usually pay pretty close attention to the details and like to be on top of our game. For some reason, a lot of men label us “control freaks” in a negative way, which is pretty unfair. Being organized is just our way of living; it’s what comes naturally to us and helps us positively navigate our lives. Stop being a jerk about it.
  8. We’re not claiming to be superior — we’re your equals, so treat us that way. Truthfully, any man who feels emasculated, threatened or frowns upon a woman who’s smarter than him probably doesn’t deserve us. More men could stand to start looking at smart women in a positive light — you could be pleasantly surprised at how dating one could turn out.
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