What do you admire about strong women?

@Tetchie (2932)
Australia
May 11, 2007 7:59am CST
An assertive woman may seem too aggressive, and overpowering and so get a bit of bad press. But a strong woman can be beautiful in her confidence? What do you think?
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@liranlgo (5752)
• Israel
11 May 07
I admire stron women that do not have to be too stron in order to prove their strength. To me a stron women is a women that is confident in her personalitty, and does not avoid doing things, because society have a different opinion on how women should be. Strong women are the women that got us to be aware of the fact that women are equal to men, and that is very important, in everything in life. A strong women is a women that things that getting married and having things is a pleasure, and that she still can do more things in her life like a career.
@Tetchie (2932)
• Australia
12 May 07
Yes, they don't have to prove anything, they are just being themselves. I envy how they can keep their integrity. Usually strong women are achievers in the world and it takes strength not to be pulled down into other people's wants and expectations. I guess that can be seen as human nature at large - ie being pulled by the whims of others. Thanks liran.
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@Tetchie (2932)
• Australia
12 May 07
You think we can walk in those shoes?
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@liranlgo (5752)
• Israel
12 May 07
Thank you:) you can refer to them as us:)
@bluewings (3857)
11 May 07
What I admire in strong women is their strength of character.They stand strong in the face of crisis while others back out.When they support a cause ,they don't just do so because the mass favours it.They believe in it and are informed before they take a stand.That kind of conviction is inspiring.
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@Tetchie (2932)
• Australia
12 May 07
Absolutely. We could make a bumper sticker "Are you a wimp or a Real Woman" I've noticed in alot of powerful women that they start out with a sense of heart and passion in what they believe in. Unfortunately I have seen this crushed while playing in a man's world. That's not a sexist type remark because I'm not saying men don't have those qualities. The playing field is directed by a male knowhow, and the feminine playing field is different.
@bluewings (3857)
13 May 07
I love the bumper sticker,lol. Yes,I agree that men seem to be directing in many fields and it could affect the stand of a woman even when they support the right cause with the right intent.I can only hope that the gender influence changes with time and is substituted by merit.
@bluewings (3857)
24 May 07
Thanks for the BR,Tetchie!:-)
@Ravenladyj (22902)
• United States
11 May 07
i'm a strong woman and have been told (by men and women both) that even though I have a strong personality and am very strong overall really, I'm not the type that is aggressive, arrogant, pushy etc...I'm a very gentle, kindhearted woman (unless you push my buttons LOL) but also protective, go after what i want and stand tall regardless of what anyone thinks/says etc...These same ppl have said that it IS one of my attractive qualities and its also apparently something that is appealing to many ppl of all ages oddly enough (I've noticed that numerous times over the yrs...ppl are very drawn to me) I personally do think its an attractive quality in a woman provided its NOT in an arrogant (sometimes even bitter wtih some women), pushy/bossy fashion....
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@Tetchie (2932)
• Australia
11 May 07
The difference is very clear isn't it. Strong women with compassionate qualities are very admirable. These women have integrity where the opposite is not very attractive at all. Thanks Ravenladyj
@magica (3707)
• Bulgaria
11 May 07
That`s because the world is more aggressive.And the women adapt.They dont want to be victims forever.I think that one independent woman what respects herself is better then submissive woman, what allows to be treated as a doll or a slave.
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@Tetchie (2932)
• Australia
12 May 07
The world is aggressive and both men and women are subject to being victims. But we all know aggressiveness has it's place but doesn't win the race in the end. Often to get out of the state of victimhood we need to get into our more aggressive side so we can pull ourselves out of it. Then find a balance where we can stand in a more stable place that's confident and assertive, but not bitter. Strong women are good roll models for this. It gives us something to aspire to.
@mummymo (23706)
11 May 07
I think that this is very true Tetchie - there are ways of doing things and as a woman you have to be diplomatic while being assertive or you end up coming across as being confontational or aggressive! Part of being a woman is learning how to maintain your femininity while not bowing down to what others want at all times! Be confident and stand up for yourself but do it with tact and kindness - it will always get you further than being brash and abrasive! xxx
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@Tetchie (2932)
• Australia
12 May 07
Well said mummymo. The feminine principle is magnificent, it has a depth to it that is inspiring.
@makingpots (11915)
• United States
11 May 07
It all depends on your definition of assertive. Assertive = strong? No, not necessarily. Sometimes it takes a strong women to realize that tact, respect and understanding will make her a stronger, better person in the end. I guess I could start a whole discussion on that.
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@Tetchie (2932)
• Australia
12 May 07
Thanks makingpots. Assertiveness can be seen as aggressive, it depends on the integrity of the person. I will look out for your discussion.
@jean_rose (415)
• Philippines
12 May 07
Assertive without an air of arrogance or conceit is alright, my friend. But if a woman asserts herself because she believes she's high above everyone else, that's when ll hell breaks loose. A woman should be confident in her own power, in her femininity, in her strength --- but she should not be too self contained to the point of being regarded as an arrogant girl.
@Tetchie (2932)
• Australia
12 May 07
Well said jean_rose. It's usually an inner strength. A strong woman with integrity doesn't have to prove herself. Anyone who has to prove themselves is coming from a place that is 'lesser than.' Interesting I was pondering on this last night at how a powerful woman without integrity is often more destructive than a powerful man without integrity. There is something very off in a woman's psyche when she is on a power trip. Thanks jean_rose.
• Singapore
11 May 07
I like confident, assertive women. That's different from being aggressive and overpowering as it's the extreme end. Confidence portrays beauty of character. It means that she's gonna have her own thoughts and ideas and that's good because it's going rub off on you and challenge you to be a better person as well.
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@Tetchie (2932)
• Australia
11 May 07
I agree, thanks sunslinger.