Very good discussion. Interesting input by both sexes. Props to the ladies for chiming in. I know that can be rough on this board sometimes. With that said, I think it's a cop out when women use the "intimidation" line to not talk to a guy. Doesn't even have to be VERBAL talking. A smile from across the room. Eye contact that's ONE second too long. That's just as important as physically walking up to a man. If he doesn't pick up on that shit, either he doesn't wanna holla, or he's dumb as fuck. Either way, it wasn't meant to be.
I am blessed to know so many beautiful and educated sistas. Sistas who fight in corporate America with their male counterparts each day. Sistas who reject traditional gender roles... when it suits them, then play damsel in distress when they don't want to get their egos bruised. I call them on it all the time. Sistas who have no problem bruising male egos (most times it's necessary). With that said, the "i dont want to be too forward" shit goes out the window when it comes to approaching men. "Men aren't comfortable with a woman approaching" line is a rationalization. Any other time in their lives, they aren't concerned with making men comfortable. But when it comes to putting themselves on the line, and perhaps approaching a man, all of a sudden the male ego is the biggest concern. Makes absolutely zero sense.
I dont agree with the brothas who think money is the cure for this. Money is a function of the actual cure. Women are attracted to CONFIDENCE. Men who make money tend to be more confident (faux confidence a lot of times). Women who are ACTUALLY attracted to the money aint the type of women you really want around you anyway. There's a reason why visual artists, poets, musicians, etc have no problem with women approaching them. The expression of confidence artistically draws them in. Meanwhile, most times, artists struggle financially.
For the brothas who don't already do something similar, try this. Next time you're in a social setting, SMILE. Walk around with your head up. No ice grill. No trying to be super smooth. SMILE. Have the time of your life (even if the spot is boring). It's infectious. Women will notice that shit and spark conversation with YOU.
I am blessed to know so many beautiful and educated sistas. Sistas who fight in corporate America with their male counterparts each day. Sistas who reject traditional gender roles... when it suits them, then play damsel in distress when they don't want to get their egos bruised. I call them on it all the time. Sistas who have no problem bruising male egos (most times it's necessary). With that said, the "i dont want to be too forward" shit goes out the window when it comes to approaching men. "Men aren't comfortable with a woman approaching" line is a rationalization. Any other time in their lives, they aren't concerned with making men comfortable. But when it comes to putting themselves on the line, and perhaps approaching a man, all of a sudden the male ego is the biggest concern. Makes absolutely zero sense.
I dont agree with the brothas who think money is the cure for this. Money is a function of the actual cure. Women are attracted to CONFIDENCE. Men who make money tend to be more confident (faux confidence a lot of times). Women who are ACTUALLY attracted to the money aint the type of women you really want around you anyway. There's a reason why visual artists, poets, musicians, etc have no problem with women approaching them. The expression of confidence artistically draws them in. Meanwhile, most times, artists struggle financially.
For the brothas who don't already do something similar, try this. Next time you're in a social setting, SMILE. Walk around with your head up. No ice grill. No trying to be super smooth. SMILE. Have the time of your life (even if the spot is boring). It's infectious. Women will notice that shit and spark conversation with YOU.