Successful Men Are Attracted To Successful Women – Did I Read Correctly?
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What can women do about the “intimidation” factor? When men learn I am highly educated and successful, they often get intimidated. It doesn’t make for a successful dating life and it is also so disheartening, especially because I’ve worked so hard to achieve these goals.
—> [VIDEO] I Work Long Hours And Find It Impossible To Meet People To Date – 3 Ideas to Meet Dates! No TIME to Find Someone? We can HELP! _____ Answer I’m sorry to hear that you’re feeling disheartened–that won’t be of any help in the dating process. I think it’s time for a mindset shift. I’d like you to consider your educational and professional accomplishments as assets, as opposed to liabilities, in your dating efforts. To help you get there, I’d like to share statistics you (and other highly accomplished female readers) will find reassuring. Nearly half of all single women believe their professional success is intimidating to the men they meet. However, a 2005 article in the American Journal of Sociology, based on a study of interpersonal relationships in 60 communities nationwide, concludes that women in positions of power are sexier to men than women in less powerful positions. [More from Jasbina] —> [INTERVIEW] Carol Allen Interview – What Men Want Now are some guys turned off or intimidated by successful women? Absolutely! Just don’t waste your valuable time with them. The findings above suggest that there are many guys out there who will view your accomplishments favorably. The good news is that it is a myth that men are generally turned off by successful women. The bad news is that this myth can insidiously become a self-fulfilling prophecy for successful women who believe it to be true. By buying into this myth, some successful women can be their own worst detractors in dating. So what CAN accomplished women do? Read my blog post – My Success Intimidates Men – What Do – I Do? 8 Tips To Help. No TIME to Find Someone? We can HELP! _____ [More from Jasbina:] —> [VIDEO] I Am Frustrated With Dating – 3 Ways To Take A Break —> [INTERVIEW] Sanjit Singh Interview – Growing Up Indian-American —> [BLOG] 6 Signs Of Healthy Communication _____
According to research by Christine Whelan, an Oxford-educated scholar of social history and author of Marry Smart: The Intelligent Woman’s Guide to True Love: