There are two primary reasons to consider when it is truly confidence that intimidates men:

1. First, men who are intimidated by confident women lack confidence in themselves.  A lack of love and encouragement from family or friends causes men, and women alike, to withdraw into a shell.  People never laugh at their jokes, criticize their uniqueness and are often times down right mean for no reason.  They are simply afraid that confident women fit into the same crowd as the “seemingly” confident people who were abusive to them.  This person needs to be loved.
2. The second reason isn’t actually intimidation.  It is better described as a joker that recognizes you aren’t a clown.  Men that want to play games or the field, tend to look for women that seem vulnerable and easy to manipulate.  These types of women are easy prey for scavengers and scoundrels.  Therefore, confidence has the ability to shield women from troublesome men that are simply looking for a good time.  They aren’t intimidated.  They have simply assessed you as a woman that won’t fall for the game.
3. I said there were two reasons but a third came to mind.  There are multitudes of good-hearted, marriage material men that have approached seemingly confident women only to have egg thrown in their faces.  Unfortunately, some of them won’t get back on the horse to try again, as I would encourage them to do.  It isn’t fair to assume every confident woman will embarrass you like the pretty girl did years ago, just like it isn’t fair to assume every man is dog because you were hurt by someone that was.

In actuality, there really is no one answer to this question because each individual will have his own reason or reasons based on personal life experiences.  But, these are definitely some considerations to keep in mind the next time a man catches your eye and he seems interested as well.  Perhaps God wants you to open the door to your lifetime of love.

Before you assume he is intimidated by your confidence, make sure he isn’t running from your arrogance.

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