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  • Jul 9, 2009, 08:12 AM
    inertia

    I suppose it depends on how drastic the mood swings are. If one day she is super cool and the next day chasing you around with a knife, that could damage the relationship. Men like to see women be vulnerable sometimes though. Feeling needed every once in a while makes us guys feel good about the relationship. If my SO doesn't "need" anything from me, ever, I begin to question my value to her in the relationship (I'm talking mostly about emotional needs). I like hearing about a bad day or arguments you had, etc.
  • Jul 9, 2009, 08:17 AM
    ZoeMarie
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    Originally Posted by Starry nights View Post
    I was watching this rom com the other day with Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslett in it(always bad with the names,so excuse me!),where Cameron plays this typical,strong,emancipated,independent NY career woman who's got her thing going and is sassy,successful,smart,not to mention completely and maddeningly sexy!!She swaps places with kate Winslett with a totally different lifestlye,and ends up having a vacation,all by herself in the English countryside.So she meets this devastatingly handsome English writer,Jude Law and they strike a connection.Theres this very poignant exchange of dialogues between them that struck a chord somewhere,which led me to float this question,mostly to the men out here.In the movie,Cameron's character says she's always had it difficult to have a proper,loving relationship since men were always intimidated by her air of success,confidence and independence.After all,she's this successful career woman who doesnt mince her words and leads life on her own terms.


    That was a very good movie by the way.
  • Jul 9, 2009, 08:18 AM
    NeedKarma
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Starry nights View Post
    ... in reality,how willing are guys to have relationships and fall in love with strong-minded,independent,confident women?How far are men really comfortable in supporting and loving women who dont necessarily fall into the "damsel in distress" category?
    Honest answers and opinions expected :)

    Married one, 13 years now, 2 kids. I've always dated smart women. Can't stand shallow types. Oh, and don't just watch Hollywood romantic comedies, it'll rot your brain.

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