Hi Shirley,

Biologically, men are 20% stronger than women. However, it is easy for a strong woman to defeat a weak man! We are strong women. In ancient societies there was a place for us. In Scandinavia lore there were Valkyries and shield maidens. In fact, scientists recently unearthed burial sites where half the warriors were female!

So when an average Joe sees a woman he instinctively knows can “take him”, The Patriarchy rears in his dim-witted head and he (tries) to bully us.

When people would imply about me possibly being a lesbian, (usually because they’re threatened or couldn’t have me) I’d reply, “I know what you mean. I tend to attract very masculine men. Typically I dated people who look like Vikings or ride motorcycles.” And now I can scare them off by adding, “My husband will be here any minute if you want to meet him.” 😉

Blessings,

Inky