Cykros on Nostr: The wording is a little interesting there (not that I think you meant it in the worst ...

The wording is a little interesting there (not that I think you meant it in the worst way it could be interpreted...). There's a degree of "strong enough to make the sacrifices" I think. It's not just that he's strong enough to brutishly force his will, but that he's strong enough that despite there being sacrifices in "acquiring" her, he will not back down from them.

That's the difference between a protector and a pillager.

And of course, distilling this down to one thing men and women want feels a bit silly, because of course things like tenderness, clear communication, honesty, etc all play their role. Also, there is a degree to which this applies across the gap, as I believe we men mostly want a bit of devotion back. Having read enough Norse (particularly Icelandic) sagas rife with feminine strength and the ways in which it manifests differently, but still with enough fire to bring down the strongest man, it's worth remembering that no matter what your bits, your ideal partner is going to be someone who both has your back, and whose back you feel compelled to do anything to protect. Dedicate yourself to protecting a woman that amuses herself by putting you in harm's way and you may find that your Bitcoin becomes generational wealth a bit earlier than you'd have liked.