They are actors. They serve whatever role they are served. This "strong independent woman" trope is orchestrated from above...
What's frustrating for me it the soullessness of it all. Yeah, women take the form of their container, but the current mainstream has focused so singularly on their worst possible traits, their drive to antagonize the man, that has eclipsed any good qualities of the female.
She's an ex-James Bond girl, way over her attractive years, and they are casting her as a serious, strong and steadfast woman. She has that expression (one expression) that she wears in all her roles, which says "I'm serious, strong and steadfast", probably that's why. Dead eyes that transmit "if you ever spend time alone with me over a cocktail, you'll break the glass and slit your throat from boredom".
Typical fucking Netflix stars.
I was meaning to ask my American friends if they find Rosamund Pike as annoying and talentless as I, but I found out she's British.
I think what we're getting at is that someone needs to do the "manipulating" in the relationship, and if it's ever going to have a chance, it will have to be the man.
That said, I've seen men that unconsciously prioritize their cool over their efficiency no matter what. It gets problematic when there are children and too many needs pile up.
@Typo-MAGAshiv if he's stupid enough to post it here on a Men's site, this sperg-burglar is surely spamming every free dating site and forum as well. The Catfishers, actual women, and other bad faith players will leech onto him and wise him up the long and hard way.
But from her side, she seemed to feel like I had too many options, that she was replaceable, and that I could never really love her specifically. Eventually it felt like my value became a threat instead of reassurance.
Counterpoint: this wasn't actually true. This is what she said. It was a negotiation tactic to force your hand to show more commitment and marry her.
Competition anxiety creates even more attraction. It does not make women leave.
I don't think attraction was the problem, I think she wanted to lock down a provider and this wasn't on the table for her.
@Bozza This is "common law marriage", and it has existed in Scotland but not England until now. Obviously this is fucking terrible for men because it is marriage by the back door. To any man cohabiting for more than 2 years, get out now. When they bring this law in, it will apply to you retrospectively. Make other arrangements, move out, do a trial separation. If you don't do this, you will suddenly find yourself with all of the downsides of being married. Your live-in girlfriend will change as a result of this power shift. Things will not stay the same. Things will change and you will lose. Ask any man married for more than 3 years. Get out while you can.
@First-light "A fairer end to relationships".
Fairer for who exactly? Let's see if we can guess ....