Why do so many women go for the macho strong silent types? (therapy, divorce)

[Truth11]

Primal instincts...women go for the hunter/gatherers.

[Futurist110]

Originally Posted by songinthewind7

Personally, as a woman, I would rather have a decent guy that treats me well.

Even if he is ultra-feminine?

[Ruth4Truth]

Another thread resurrected that deserved to die.

[SD4020]

Women like the strong silent type; they think we're listening.

[Ruth4Truth]

I thought the "strong silent type" was a 1940's meme. I don't know any women who'd have any interest at all in that type these days.

[dejaentendu19]

Originally Posted by Ruth4Truth

I thought the "strong silent type" was a 1940's meme. I don't know any women who'd have any interest at all in that type these days.

They do. My wife asks me to work out and shut up all the time.

[Truth11]

Originally Posted by Ruth4Truth

I thought the "strong silent type" was a 1940's meme. I don't know any women who'd have any interest at all in that type these days.

Have you been to rural 'merica these days?;

[Raena77]

Don't like the ones that can't open up.

[CarGi87]

It's part personal, part cultural.

Here in Italy the guys who have the most success are by far popular and witty guys. A strong silent type guy here, for the most part, will be treated like a loser who doesn't know what to say in any given context.

That said, people are meant to be different, and I've seen every kind of men meet a matching woman as long as they stayed true to themselves.

[Atlguy39]

Interesting discussion. I could be considered the strong silent type EXCEPT I lack confidence. I'm pretty quiet and women have complained I'm a terrible communicator. I'm aware of it and am trying to improve. I want to be a good partner if I ever find a good woman again. I'll never be a charismatic sweet talker, but hopefully being more secure in my own skin will eventually attract someone. Of course, I have to relocate for that to happen.