Why women need strong men
He’s sensitive and tries hard to please the woman in his life, but when there’s a problem that requires a man to step forward, he seems oblivious.
When she asks for input on a decision, he says, “It’s up to you.” He wants to be nice and doesn’t understand why he’s frustrating her.
In these stressing times for families, where are the strong men when we need them?
Elliott Katz explains, “Today’s men have received so many confusing messages on what a man should be, they’re bewildered. To avoid accusations of being controlling, many men have gone to the other extreme and avoid showing the leadership and making decisions at home. The irony is that men think they ’re being sensitive and non-controlling, but today families need men who will step forward and show leadership,” says Katz, whose book Being the Strong Man A Woman Wants: Timeless wisdom on being a man is being translated into 15 languages in Europe, Asia and Latin America.
Family stress is high. Frustration is high. Woman want strong men.
Children need strong fathers.
How can women encourage men to be the strong men these times require?
Encourage him to make more decisions. Men don’t understand that they’re shirking their responsibilities when they avoid making decisions. If he asks you to make a decision that you think he should make, say: “You decide.”
Then don’t say anything else. Leave it to him.
Get him to show more leadership. When there’s a situation that needs to be dealt with and he doesn’t step forward on his own, say: “Would you please handle it.” Don’t tell him what to do. If he asks, say: “You decide.”
If he’s not sure what to do, tell him to research an answer.”Avoid criticizing or contradicting him unless what he wants to do is damaging.
Appreciate his efforts. Tell him he made a good decision and how much you appreciate him when he takes charge and deals with a problem.
To male readers: Please do not show this to a woman and tell her that she has to do these suggestions in order for you to become a stronger man. It takes one leader to change a situation. It’s up to you to show that leadership.
Women give the book to men and say, “This is what I have been trying to tell you all this time.” The most common question Katz receives from women
is: “How do I get him to read it?” to which he advises tell him how happy you ’d be if he read it – as these times require strong men.
You can contact him at ElliottRKatz@aol.com
The book is available on Amazon (click book image) or your favorite book retailer.
