Men's fears of women are most likely to be stimulated in any situation in which men encounter a woman who has more authority than they do, shows evidence of being strong or competent, evidence of being self-confident, or shows that she is angry (Kierski & Blazina, 2010).
Common Fears Among Men
Being weak or being perceived as weak – one of the biggest fears for men, as they tend to believe they are not supposed to be weak or even to be perceived as such. Being irrelevant – fear and stress in wanting their lives to mean something.
If a guy stares at you when you are not noticing or feels shy to talk when you are around, it may mean he has feelings for you but is scared to express them. He may often joke about going on a date with you, remember your smallest details, or start avoiding you for no reason.
Commitment can be a scary prospect for some men because they might fear that their partner will end up hurting them in the future. They may have been hurt by someone else before, and as a result, they want to avoid getting into another relationship where this same thing could happen again.
Why do guys come on strong and then pull away? They might feel overwhelmed by the intensity of your feelings, or are afraid of commitment. They might even think that you two are no longer compatible or have started seeing someone else.
These fears are: rejection, irrelevance, and disappointment, and together they add up to the fear of failure—of failing to be … a man.
Men pull away due to multiple reasons ranging from fears, insecurities, or anxieties to desperation or loss of love. It is crucial for you to figure out the reason behind his pulling away to protect your relationship. And probably the best way to deal with it is to give him space.
There are 9 creepy behaviors men should avoid.
The complete list is (1) staring, (2) unwanted contact on social media, (3) inappropriate comments, (4) controlling behaviors, (5) won't accept "no," (6) unwanted physical contact, (7) pressure for sex, (8) clinginess, and (9) physical stalking.
“A man will commit when he feels a deep connection with a woman that he doesn't feel with anyone else; when he finds a lover who is also his best friend that makes him feel special and unique,” Tripp says.
There's absolutely no doubt that some men will find you intimidating if you're confident, smart, successful, or all three. Some women may also find you intimidating, so this isn't just a guy problem. Isn't it fascinating that most women who care if men are intimidated couldn't care less how women feel about it?
In general, he just seems to be energetically drawn to you in the room—as if his focus, body language, and general energy all just seem to be kind of focused on you. Even when he's off talking to someone else, there still seems to be the vibe that he's paying attention to you.
He recognizes your efforts, even the smallest things. He knows he wouldn't be who he is today without you and shows his appreciation by saying “I love you” and kissing you on the cheek. He always says "thank you", but sometimes he'll grab your face and whisper it softly, so you know he really means it this time.
Men often go through an emotional state called “Dumpers Remorse” after the woman finally goes away. This state hits after one month to six weeks after the man passes through the initial happy phase after a breakup. He starts to give away signs he knows he messed up the whole thing from that time.
Men prefer a woman who can stay calm and relaxed. Beauty is more than make-up and a fancy haircut. Men find women more attractive when they are neat and clean. Men find women who smell nice, who have clean hair and hydrated skin more attractive than a face perfectly covered in makeup.
The term venustraphobia supposedly means the fear of beautiful women. Venustraphobia.
Spiders, snakes, the dark – these are called natural fears, developed at a young age, influenced by our environment and culture. So a young child isn't automatically scared of spiders, but builds on cues from his parents.
According to Soukup's study, the fear archetypes include: The Procrastinator, the Rule Follower, the People Pleaser, the Outcast, the Self-Doubter, the Excuse Maker, and the Pessimist.
The term “high-value woman” is often used to describe women who lean into their individual capacity, see themselves as valuable, and have safe ideas of healthy relationships. A woman identifying with this term may know what she wants and who she is and feels ambitious in achieving her goals.
Men can be silent when they're angry, happy, fearful, or sad! It's confusing for everyone. Partners, mainly women, experience huge concern, confusion and anxiety when they experience the silence and withdrawal of their partner.