Are men intimidated by women’s success? In the case of the singer Rihanna, one of the most famous musicians in the world, this appears to be the case: she’s still single, and lamenting the fact. Apparently her success intimidates men, who run for the hills presumably because they feel they would always be in second place in a relationship.
Successful women feeling that they frighten men away is nothing new; it’s a complaint that many career-oriented women offer in our current social climate. Is it that women have achieved success in the professional arena, but that men aren’t able to handle it? Or is there some social dynamic at work that we haven’t fully understood yet?
Digital Spy reports:
Rihanna has confessed that she feels men are intimidated by her success. The ‘S&M’ star admitted that she thinks she is still single as men are afraid of her superstar status.
“Not to sound crazy, but yes [I think men feel intimidated],” she told On Air with Ryan Seacrest.
“And I think that’s very difficult because it’s a lot for them to handle, especially being in the public eye. It can be difficult. It can be tricky.”
The Bajan singer did assert that she is hopeful of finding love soon, adding: “There’s gonna be someone who is not intimidated or not afraid to put me in my place.”
What do you think—is there an unspoken rule that men can’t date women who are more successful than them? What is it about womens’ success that is so frightening? Should women change their behavior or approach to get a different result—or is career success truly more important than fostering stable relationships with men? Should women have to stoop to the level of less successful men, or are they simply not attracting the attention of even more successful men?
3 thoughts on “Rhianna Says Men Are Intimidated by Success”
I don’t think Rihanna or any other woman needs to “be put in her place.” That mentality just sends us back into the dark ages.
Hi,
Yes, I do agree with Yas on this issue……
I, personally speaking , have met many men, over the past 3 decades even, that were intimidated by my succcess. It’s a shame that some men can’t see us as an assett, instead of a competitor.
Blessed Be )O(
Gina Rose ext.9500
There is a sense that men are intimidated by successful women, especially since they are a relatively new competitor (past 40 years). Work is considered a man’s domain in their mind. It’s sad but true. It throws of the dynamic in many, but not all, relationships.