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[Archaea]

Originally Posted by BYU71

That is what I was trying to say. As long as they are oustanding in their field, size to me isn't so important. Too big is just that, too big.

When nature makes them too big, so is the rest of the carriage.

[Requiem]

Originally Posted by Goatnapper'96

Mormon men are afraid of educated and strong women, haven't the threads about "Women who know" convinced you of that?

I know you probably say this in jest, but it is all too frustratingly true. Serious question: what are all the mormon men afraid of? Are they conditioned to believe strong, smart women are a threat to their precious masculinity?

[Requiem]

Originally Posted by Archaea

When nature makes them too big, so is the rest of the carriage.

Is this an equal opportunity statement applicable to the male of the species?

[BYU71]

Originally Posted by Requiem

I know you probably say this in jest, but it is all too frustratingly true. Serious question: what are all the mormon men afraid of? Are they conditioned to believe strong, smart women are a threat to their precious masculinity?

We should note there is a difference between a smart educated woman and a bitch.

Maybe momon men just don't realize all smart educated women aren't bitches.

[Archaea]

Originally Posted by Requiem

I know you probably say this in jest, but it is all too frustratingly true. Serious question: what are all the mormon men afraid of? Are they conditioned to believe strong, smart women are a threat to their precious masculinity?

Smart aggressive Mormon men are NOT afraid of that.

Take a moment and look at it.

We all have comfort zones. Some are afraid to walk outside of their comfort zones. If growing up, those men see women in a certain way, any gal deviating from the norm, will threaten that comfort zone. Now, for a percentage, some will find the new concept exciting and thrilling but may resort to comfort zones in a pinch.

Risk takers are more likely to be enthralled with those outside the comfort zone. What could be more exciting than a true partner, who challenges one's wit and intellect. However, many smart gals are just encountering dumb guys and those gals simply forget the comfort zone concept of psychology.

[Archaea]

Originally Posted by Requiem

Is this an equal opportunity statement applicable to the male of the species?

I preach fitness for both genders. There's no reason three fourths of the priesthood look like they are about to go on life support. I'm certain my fanaticism with fitness is excessive but it's to counter the lackadaisical attitude of my culture.

[woot]

Originally Posted by Archaea

Smart aggressive Mormon men are NOT afraid of that.

Take a moment and look at it.

We all have comfort zones. Some are afraid to walk outside of their comfort zones. If growing up, those men see women in a certain way, any gal deviating from the norm, will threaten that comfort zone. Now, for a percentage, some will find the new concept exciting and thrilling but may resort to comfort zones.

Risk takers are more likely to be enthralled with those outside the comfort zone. What could be more exciting than a true partner, who challenges one's wit and intellect. However, many smart gals are just encountering dumb guys and those gals simply forget the comfort zone concept of psychology.

I struggle with this a bit. My mother was educated, but mostly just a homemaker and not at all ambitious or accomplished. My wife makes lots of money and is on her way to creating a business empire that will very impressive indeed. I married her partly because of her ambition, and consider myself a secure individual, but I still find myself uncomfortable on occasion, particularly since I gave up being a part of that, with its accompanying income, in order to pursue academia, which will never amount to anything as far as income.

[non sequitur]

Originally Posted by RC Vikings

Hard to beat the athletic look

Now you're talking about nipples, and that's an entirely different discussion. The whole trophy/trophy case analogy doesn't work there.

[Archaea]

Originally Posted by woot

I struggle with this a bit. My mother was educated, but mostly just a homemaker and not at all ambitious or accomplished. My wife makes lots of money and is on her way to creating a business empire that will very impressive indeed. I married her partly because of her ambition, and consider myself a secure individual, but I still find myself uncomfortable on occasion, particularly since I gave up being a part of that, with its accompanying income, in order to pursue academia, which will never amount to anything as far as income.

Well I would never wish to earn less than my spouse, as that's the competitive nature in me, but it would be exciting to know I wasn't the only one managing funds and being concerned with that.

Next gal I marry will have her own money, and have her own direction.

[RC Vikings]

Originally Posted by Archaea

Next gal I marry will have her own money, and have her own direction.

Mrs. Archaea is going to be around spending your insurance money long after you are gone so you won't ever have this opportunity.