Should men be stronger then their female companions?
Replies
-
This being a normative question, we will never get a single precise answer.
Personally, I don't see what's wrong with women being strong. If she works her *kitten* off while he sits on his butt, then yes, she will be stronger. He has the biological potential to be stronger, but whether he utilizes said potential is up to him. Moping isn't going to change a thing.0 -
"Should" - No, If a woman is lifting heavy, he shouldn't be expected to keep up just because he's a man. He can do what he likes
I'd assume most men would feel bad about being beaten by a woman though. Also, for me personally a man has to be stronger than me. No it wouldn't be a deal-breaker if I really liked the guy, but it's kinda up there quite high on my priorities.
My goal is to be stronger than most men (average men, or men training not so regularly - not expecting to beat serious male lifters lol) I never want to be stronger than my boyfriend. I will keep going though, and I don't think I have anything to worry about. I've been lifting heavy over 2 years and he's 3x as strong as me currently, at levels I know that I will never see in my life!
ETA: Based on a previous response, I wouldn't love them any less if they were disabled / physically incapable of getting stronger. It wouldn't even put me off a guy if I liked him enough. I don't think of being strong = masculine. It's just purely a physical attraction thing. I am mostly attracted to big strong guys, and I like the being protected feeling. I just can't feel like that if I'm the stronger one.0 -
i could kick my hubz *kitten*. but he would like it too much!!
I could see it. Im not sure I would want to arm wrestle you.0 -
you shouldve let him win. poor guy is probably sobbing into his pink pillow cuddling his teddybear right nowCos I just beat mine at an arm wrestle, as Ive been lifting heavy and he is devastated . . . . . . . . . . oops
I have to admit, I laughed heartily at this post. Talk about emasculating. Poor guy
0 -
this is an interesting twist... my almost ex is 1/2 " taller than me. (6'1)
And his obsession... was to always weigh less than I do. He constantly asked me my weight, and would jump on the scale. And when he weighed more, it bothered him... a lot.
For me... I'd love a man who could pick me up and carry me off into... another room. Hell - even ten feet would be nice!
Almost ex... LMFAOOOOOOOOO
0 -
I like the fact that my husband is much bigger than me. It's one of my preferences in a male. He has muscular dystrophy and is still much stronger than I am. I'm perfectly fine with that.0
-
-
I don't want to be stronger than the man I'm with.0
-
So not a feminist answer, but YES!!! In an ideal world they should be.0
-
My hubby and I motivate each other to stay fit and strong. We each have different strengths, and I think it creates a nice balance.0
-
If you put me down for a second, I'll tell ya. Geez.0
-
Only when she is birthing my children!! LOL
0 -
OMG you should have let him win! lol He need to hit the gym asap!0
-
I would love for a woman to pin me. We both win. Think about it.0
-
You've listed a lot of reasons strength shouldn't be a component of masculinity. Why then is it ok to be a 'strong, independent, woman'?
When I hear "strong, independent, woman" I never think of physical strength, I think of mental and emotional strength...0 -
Before I got pregnant, I could easily out-squat and out-deadlift my husband by 50+ lbs, but he is much stronger in the upper body than me. He didn't like that I could out-squat him, but he gets his revenge since I can't even touch my toes now.0
-
Cos I just beat mine at an arm wrestle, as Ive been lifting heavy and he is devastated . . . . . . . . . . oops
Awww, that's so sweet.
Your man let you win so you could feel all better about your lifting. Sounds like a good guy.
Anyway, arm wrestling is just as much about technique and speed than absolute strength levels. So there.0 -
Cos I just beat mine at an arm wrestle, as Ive been lifting heavy and he is devastated . . . . . . . . . . oops
This country has got to the point were men have become way to womanly. Men should be men. This metrosexual, weak girly man crap wouldnt play anywhere near me.
This is bull****. Men should be who they want to be. My husband is kind of metrosexual. He spends more time in the bathroom than me (and it is not self-fun time) and he likes to decorate and rearrange our furniture constantly. He is the better cook as well. HOWEVER, he is in the Air Force Security Forces so he has to be able to take down guys 2-3 times his size so right now he is out in the desert wearing full fatigues with 80 pounds a gear, a 20 pound gun and a 200 pound pack. Oh yeah, and he's only 170ish pounds.
Men, like woman can be "girly" (I hate that word but we'll use it for the sake of argument) and strong just like a woman can be! Besides, who gives a crap? If her man has a problem with it, he can work out and if he doesn't then that doesn't make him weak.0 -
At a 100 pounds I don't see how you could possibly beat a man, lol no offense but it's not like you're a body builder, you do look great but just not like you'd be able to beat a man. Especially if he's a manly as you say he is. Men are naturally stronger, especially in their upper body strength. Are you sure he didn't just let you win or there wasn't some sort of fluke? I feel like if he was actually giving it 100 percent or not afraid of hurting you then you wouldn't have won. IDK it just seems crazy to me...I know I'd want any man of mine to be a hell of a lot stronger than me but it's just a personal preference. Obviously there are far more important things especially once you're already in a relationship. But as far as initial attraction I like guys that I feel can protect me or overpower me.0
-
Men and Women have different strengths.
Since you are talking 'physical' strength (especially upper body) then I would agree that most men are a bit stronger (but of course, not all). Women are capable of lots of physical strength...like on average we can typically tolerate pain for longer periods of time....and we can still be physically stronger than a man, we may have to work at it a little longer but we can get there......
However, if a man is comfortable with his S.O. being stronger than him then there is nothing wrong with it.... It depends on the man and how comfortable he is with himself.0 -
Personally... i like a strong man! Not only does it make them feel like a man, but it makes me feel just that little bit more feminine when I need their help! Men dont like being beaten by anyone especially a girl... total ego buster! 0
-
As a man, I feel I should be physically stronger than my wife. Also, I feel that my boobs should be smaller than hers. Thankfully, I've been working on that, and mine are smaller for the first time in years!0
-
Wow back to the dark ages. Men should be stronger, men must be stronger. Ouch. YES, physiologically speaking, men tend to come with more upper body strength than women, but should be, must be stronger. Those statements had a definite social twist, not one born of natural physiology.
As a side note, I have a stronger lower body, he has a stronger upper body. I also have much longer legs, so when we roughhouse, his only hope is me not getting my legs involved.0 -
Yes!!! I love my man to be stronger than me-to protect me, its his animal instict to protect and the genetic make up blessed by God to be stronger than a female.....its what makes him beautiful, sexy, irresistable
Why in the world would I want to compete with my man.....I am a woman! I dont want a sissy of a poor excuse for a man. if you feel the need to compete with your man...you got problems.....deep down inside:huh:
:smokin: Yeah I said it! I went there!0 -
It shouldn't matter, although physiologically speaking, with a little work he should be able to out-do you easily.
And all of this "men should be manly" junk is a bunch of sexist crap. If a man is naturally effeminate, there's nothing wrong with that. People should be whatever the *kitten* they want to be, regardless of gender stereotypes.
Edited for typos.
Yassum!!0 -
OH....yeah I see a couple of people made a good point...he 'bout let you win. If he did that is very sweet....do something special for him today...show him how manly you know he is!0
-
depends on how they want to be treated!!!:devil:
daaaaaaaaaaaamn crazy4lulu showin the guns! Get scared!0 -
Lol, in my case, its kind of a given...0
-
I use that as incentive to get my man to start working out!
Every time I see a little more definition in my arms I make sure to let him know that he better start working out soon before my arms get bigger than his!...
Now he's thinking of getting a gym membership. He doesn't want me to be stronger than me and I don't want to be stronger than him... I can be bossy so in order to keep balance he needs to be stronger haha0 -
Don't care, rather deal with someone stronger then me then someone that does nothing but complain all day.1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSxkPUty4y4
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.4K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.2K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 426 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.7K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions