It is not the simple fact of the matter and there is a significant debate here because I have observed a very different world than that. Mine includes your version of male/female relationships but it is not limited to only that.
To be fair, I never said that male / female relationships were "limited" to just the model I have described.
Generally speaking, it simply happens to be the case that they are the most common form of heterosexual relationship.
The balance of power in one's relationship shouldn't be the kind of thing a couple has to really think about in the first place. It should just fall into place naturally if the individuals involved are compatible.
S&M is a very dominant personality. (at least her DP personality) It does not surprise me that she would prefer an equally aggressive partner.
Well, yea. That's frankly kind of the point though.
Men with "dominant" personalities really aren't likely to say the same thing. All things considered, we might
prefer a woman who is a bit more on the sweet, subdued, and relaxed side simply because her presence would have a tendency to "mellow" us out a bit. :lol:
Most men aren't really looking to be "challenged" in their own homes. We actually tend to avoid it if at all possible.
We're "challenged" enough by other men. We don't need it from our mates as well. Lol
You do the same thing every time when debating this topic. You refuse to consider the input of women about women.
Again, to be fair, most of the women who have commented in this thread (and around the board in general, for that matter) haven't said much of anything to refute my viewpoint here.
You and Smoke might dislike it for ideological reasons, but I don't see any evidence that this is true of most women. :shrug:
Maybe you need things to be this simple because it makes it easier to manage or understand but that limited view will fail you and again.
I freely admit that the issue leaves room for nuance.
However, we were only aiming for generalities here in the first place.