when you have a strong personality you may not see it but everyone else will notice however the thing about people with strong personalities is that not everyone will like them if you're a guy some ladies may find you attractive but some of your fellow men will most likely say you're arrogant out of jealousy a woman with a strong personality on the other hand as studies show is more likely to be a threat to other men of course there are still men out there who like a strong willed intelligent woman if you don't understand that the
reason why people respond to you in a certain way way is that you intimidate them you might think you're a weird person knowing the signs will make you more aware of what's going on below the surface and how to deal with them that said here are eight signs you have a strong personality that other people may find intimidating one you'd rather be rational than go with the crowd there's nothing more intimidating than someone who can quickly poke holes at your tightly held beliefs when they present an argument so logical that you can't dispute you immediately
feel embarrassed people who are razor sharp and calculating surrounding others with apparent hyper awareness can be intimidating without meaning to be said psychiatrist Grant brener whether you decide to thank them or blindly defend your irrational beliefs The Sting is still going to be there as the ancient German philosopher Arthur schopenhauer wisely put it in his councils and maxims a man is loved by others mainly to the degree in which he moderates his claim on their good feeling and intelligence most people especially when they are emotionally immature will rather prefer to be right than to have
their egos bruised if you repeat this rationality a couple of times you might even end up with a nickname like Mr smarthead is here again two the validation of others isn't important to you when you don't need the validation of others to do anything you're at a whole different level of power the person who doesn't need validation does what he feels is Right irrespective of what other people feel this is the guy who will easily say no to going out on a Friday night because he has things to do or the girl who will tell
it to your face when you're doing something wrong not minding if you'll stop being friends with her there is one thing that more than any other throws people absolutely off their balance the thought that you are dependent upon them schopenhauer also wrote here's the thing when you don't need validation to do what you want it means you've attained a high level of emotional maturity and self-awareness you don't need people to give you a thumbs up before you know that the step you're taking is the right one in most cases these are the kind of people
others end up looking up to or taking advice from most people will like your level of self assurance but some will find it intimidating because it's a trait they lack three you have strong moral codes the intimidating thing about people with strong moral codes is that you can't sway them with the same Temptations and manipulations you use on other people for instance a hot lady who is used to getting her way all the time with her charms and seduction suddenly she meets this new boss at her workplace who only looks at her and see her
level of incompetence at her work immediately such a lady will feel embarrassed and her respect for that new boss is going to soar people with strong moral codes are seen as anomalies in a society that is so used to being corrupt they are not compliant they are the Divergent of the factions created by Society and they are a threat especially to those who are so used to getting away with doing the wrong thing as Denzel Washington said some people will never like you because your spirit irritates their demons four you don't mind being alone people
who are okay with being alone naturally come off as not needy and mysterious and because they can stand being alone they are more choosy about who they build friendships with this only adds to their unique personality for the more a man has in himself the less he will want from other people Arthur schopenhauer once wrote this is why a high degree of intellect tends to make a man unsocial there are some psychological implications to this first of all you need to have an organized mind to enjoy being alone it takes an emotionally mature person to
be able to handle those what do they think of me moments secondly your peace of mind and your opinion about yourself has to be more important than what others think you're not looking up to other people to give you directions about how to live your life maybe you've had enough of the drama that comes with attaching yourself to other people what other people do with their lives doesn't intimidate or persuade you anymore you lead yourself and you also get to take full responsibility for all your choices and mistakes five you can have difficult conversations most
people can't have difficult conversations they'll rather let things float in the air while anger and resentment build in their minds against an oppressor hence whenever we come across someone who calls out our bull without hesitation we're usually taken aback we suddenly become more careful about how we treat them this ability to have difficult conversations Builds on all the traits we've discussed previously think about it you can't be a people pleaser and have the ability to engage in difficult conversations needy people will never risk offending anyone because they are more concerned about making other people like
them hence when you can call out people's mistakes to their faces you show them your strength of character immediately they see that you're a person of strong moral principle who wouldn't mind offending others for the sake of Truth six you stand out in group settings when you enter a room or join a group do people often look your way or pause in conversation that's a clue your personality might be strong and a bit intimidating you're not trying to draw attention but your presence is powerful enough that others notice when you're around this doesn't mean you're
loud or overwhelming it's about the vibe you give off that suggests confidence and self assurance people might not jump right into chat with you and that's okay sometimes others might feel a bit hesitant to approach because they sense your self-reliance and strong demeanor when folks do engage with you they often bring their best which shows they respect your character and presence seven your words carry weight do you find that when you speak others listen more intently that's another sign of a strong intimidating personality your words seem to have an impact whether you're giving advice or
sharing an opinion it's not just what you say it's how you say it your tone and delivery can make your words resonate more giving them extra weight this doesn't mean you're always serious or commanding rather when you do choose to speak you speak with purpose and thoughtfulness people recognize this quality and might even pause to consider your views before responding they know your words are well considered which can make conversations with you a bit more intense but also more rewarding eight you are decisive and direct having a knack for making decisions quickly and clearly can
be a Hallmark of a strong personality you often know what you want and aren't afraid to make your choices known this decisiveness can seem intimidating to others who are more indecisive or who prefer to avoid the spotlight your ability to be straightforward and clear about your intentions sets you apart your directness helps in many situations especially in professional settings or when a quick decision is needed people might be a bit taken aback by how quickly and confidently you can assess a situation and make a call however they often appreciate this trait once they see the
positive outcomes of your decisiveness it's not about being bossy it's about being clear and efficient in your actions and interactions in conclusion everything great comes at a price having a strong personality can make you intimidating to other people but it can also easily make you the victim of jealousy envy and sometimes alienation if you naturally have an intimidating personality it will be wise to play your cards well with other people for instance you may consider not calling out people's wrongs in public or making Corrections of people's wrongs a humiliating show no one likes to feel
stupid you can have a strong personality and still be a polite person as Arthur schopenhauer also wisely wrote to make enemies by unnecessary and willful incivility is just as insane a proceeding as to set your house on fire for politeness is like a counter an avowedly false coin with which it is foolish to be stingy
