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Why Being Called Intimidating Feels Confusing

I keep getting told I'm 'intimidating' by men who ask me out and I can't tell if I should change something about myself or if they're just threatened.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Receiving feedback that frames personal strength as problematic creates confusion about whether to modify authentic expression for social acceptance.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The multiple selves model — psychological?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.