What is a strong woman for you?

@annierose (21571)
Philippines
May 4, 2012 8:46pm CST
As for me, strong women wear their pain like stilettos. No matter how much it hurts, all you see is the beauty of it. In my life, I have been through many difficulties in life. There are some instances that I do need to make big decisions and on doing that, I have to consider some things.For example, when I was still studying, I have to decide what to choose: should I choose my studies or should I choose my boyfriend. When it comes with relationship there also came the time that I have to choose to let go or not. Decision making is not easy especially when you know that it will give unpleasant effects to yourself and other persons involve but there will come a time we have to decide.
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11 responses
• United States
5 May 12
I do not agree that strength means masking feelings and putting on a false image. I actually think that it takes more strength to show vulnerability and continue on despite being vulnerable. I think that true strength lets people show emotion, such as pain or hurt, and yet still allows them to make the tough decisions and do whatever they need to do in any given situation.
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• Pamplona, Spain
6 Jun 12
Hiya AR, Strong Woman for me is a Woman who is able to withstand all the things that are being thrown her way in life. Often she is left on her own to cope not only with the Family but their problems too and of other People that surround them. She bears very strong burdens without much complaint for many years as well this for me is a strong Woman. Strong Women are in my Family too Auntie Gladys and Auntie Iris goodness knows they have seen enough in this life.xxx
@taheraa (1545)
• Giza, Egypt
7 Jun 12
Yes, you are right Also, i add, Strong Woman for me is a Woman That do not depend on her wealth, beauty and status to influence others. Depend on her mind and her appearance and stability of her psychologically. That do not depend on wealth, beauty and status to influence others Depend on her appearance and stability of her psychologically Strong women are able to employ all the assets of the female influence on others.
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• Pamplona, Spain
7 Jun 12
Hiya taheraa, Yes that is right great qualities like my Aunties because they were never rich or had enough to buy fantastic clothes. They were beautiful in their own right but there quality of character was much stronger than all that. Never needed anything but to be themselves always strong for everyone.xxx
@lynboobsy11 (11343)
• Philippines
5 May 12
A strong woman can stand alone even no man is beside her, stand to give good life for her children on her own. Can make decision, and can solved problems even it is tough. A strong woman is responsible and honest. Can teach her children good knowledge and a good abiding citizen.
@lynboobsy11 (11343)
• Philippines
6 May 12
I'm one of them annierose, I raised my two daughters with no man beside me, I can be a successful wife to them but they are not the right man for me.
@annierose (21571)
• Philippines
5 May 12
While I am reading your post, it makes me remember single mothers out there. I admire them because they can raise their children even without men beside them to help them. I believe the qualities bestowed to women. This reminds me of the saying that "Behind every successful man is a woman."
@lady1993 (27224)
• Philippines
5 May 12
I agree with you definition of a strong woman. Even though there are many hardships she would always stand strong and fight back.. but a strong woman also has support from her family, she is not afraid to accept help..
@annierose (21571)
• Philippines
5 May 12
Thank you for this response. A strong woman is not afraid of responsibilities. She have the guts to face challenges that comes along in her life. Being strong doesn't mean she won't have any flaws. There might be some flaws but then she can correct whatever mistakes she had done in the past.
@heartbit (237)
• Philippines
5 May 12
for me, a strong women is someone who can still smile and give love...a woman who still looks cool no matter how much she is hurting inside and what difficulties she is going through.
@annierose (21571)
• Philippines
5 May 12
Thanks hearbit. It is difficult to smile after heartbreaks or when you are facing problems but if you have the faith and confidence, you can overcome all of this. I am a woman too and I wanted to be strong not only for myself but also to my family and other people around me.
@doroffee (4222)
• Hungary
5 May 12
I really look up to strong, tough, independent women. It doesn't mean they are emotionless or masculine, but that they are strong enough not to show their pain or break down crying. Who have their dignity (and clearly not make a scene), no matter how big a hit they get from life or people who trust. Who can prove they are as quality and important members of society as men and who won't back off easily, and who will fulfill their dreams.
@annierose (21571)
• Philippines
5 May 12
Thanks doroffe for sharing your thoughts with us. I believe that women are stronger now compare to the women in the past.
@munna007 (227)
• India
14 May 12
strong women acc to me in india is , who can ride bullet in public , can laugh in public places freely....etc....
• India
2 Jun 12
One with the courage to go naked in public.
5 May 12
A strong woman is not afraid of the trials of life. She could live independently and be a source of strength for others. Even life became tight for her, she doesn't loose hope and never allow sadness to steal her happiness. She is not afraid of what other people would say and maintain her self confidence. She doesn't need to prove herself to anyone for she knows exactly what she wants and need in her life. She knows her own weaknesses but keep on fighting to do what is right. Keep on believing for a bright future, focusing on the bright side of things. She is not afraid of the future will bring be it good or bad. That is my definition of a strong woman.
• India
6 May 12
Hello friend, I am a strong women for me. Have a nice day.
• Philippines
5 May 12
A strong woman for me is being able to love with all her heart no matter how hurtful the situation is. A strong woman loves deeply even when there is n more reason to love anymore, she just do.