| "body"> | | | | handle a strong woman like you. |
| Powerful, accomplished women intimidate some men, | | | | 5. You've just about given up on your dream of a |
| but fascinate others. If you are a feisty, take-charge | | | | great romantic relationship. |
| kind of gal, you've probably had your share of | | | | If three or more of these statements are true for |
| problems with men and wonder if you'll ever find Mr. | | | | you, then you are a natural born leader who may be |
| Right. You don't want a wimp who won't stand up | | | | having trouble finding the right partner. Despite all the |
| for himself (and you!) but you don't want a man who | | | | efforts to liberate ourselves from rigid gender roles, |
| insists on being in control all the time either. | | | | women in our society are still conditioned to want a |
| You may feel like you have to submerge your real | | | | man who has the outward characteristics of a leader: |
| personality in order to get along with a man, but | | | | decisive, self-confident and aggressive. These types |
| sooner or later the power struggles begin. Don't give | | | | of traits are considered masculine, but women can |
| up hope on romance just yet. There's a reason for | | | | possess them and be leaders, too. |
| the problem and there's a solution. | | | | If you are a woman who's naturally a leader, the man |
| Many couples today are making a conscious decision | | | | who is a best match for you is likely to be a |
| for the woman to be head of household and the | | | | supportive type of personality who is nurturing and |
| man to be her helpmate. Ambitious powerful women | | | | caring. That doesn't mean he is weak or incompetent |
| often find that partnering with a man who is | | | | as a man. He simply has a different set of dominant |
| supportive rather than competitive creates a | | | | personality traits that don't fit our society's image of |
| harmonious and peaceful home and helps her achieve | | | | the ideal male. |
| her goals. | | | | The man who is right for you, while successful in his |
| Not all personality types are suited to this kind of | | | | own career, finds strong dominant women a turn-on |
| relationship, but those who are have a unique set of | | | | and enjoys having you in charge on the home front. |
| desires, strengths and personality traits that are | | | | He would love to be your head cheerleader and |
| better expressed in a non-traditional kind of | | | | devote himself to making your life easier and more |
| relationship. | | | | comfortable. However, he does not know how to tell |
| So how do you know whether a role reversal | | | | you because he's afraid you'll think he is weak. You |
| relationship might be right for you? Here are the top | | | | may have already passed over a man like this, not |
| five telltale signs that you might be happier than you | | | | realizing that he was a perfect partner for you. |
| ever imagined if you take the lead in love and | | | | It may seem strange and difficult to accept that a |
| marriage. | | | | woman could be the leader in a marriage. It means |
| 1. You enjoy setting goals and reaching them and are | | | | giving up your fairytale wish for the Prince who will |
| achieving success in your work. | | | | arrive on his white charger, take over your life and |
| 2. You are ambitious, assertive and have lots of drive. | | | | make you happy. Traditional marriage roles simply do |
| 3. You are more decisive and more of a risk-taker | | | | not work for everyone. Role reversal relationships |
| than most people. | | | | are on the rise as more men and women discover |
| 4. You're frustrated because men can't seem to | | | | that there is another path to Happy Ever After. |