How to Survive as a Woman in a Man's World

Let’s face it, it is a man’s world. But as a woman, you must learn how to survive. You are a lot stronger than you think.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Fear nothing. As a woman, you may fear certain problems such as a broken pipe in your basement, major car repairs, working out in a gym full of muscleheads or asking for a promotion at work. The best thing to do is fear no evil. As women, we must learn to take the bull by the horns. Instead of worrying about a broken pipe, step down those steps and find out the source of the problem. Instead of getting ripped off by an auto mechanic, learn a little about your spark plugs, oil pan, engine and transmission. No one said you had to be “Ms. Fix-It,” but take the initiative to be knowledgeable about hardware, machinery and career advancement.

2. Don’t let him get away with it. Have you ever walked down the street and had some no-name loser whistle or turn all the way around to look at your backside? Of course you have. As women, we tend to get hassled by every Tom, Dick and Harry on the city street. Well, today is a new day. Don’t let him get away with it. If his elevator eyes make your skin crawl, let him know it. If his greetings and salutations sound more like a sexual innuendo, let him know it. If he smiles like a Cheshire cat, don’t smile back. Look at him like he has lost the little bit of mind; he may have buried under that thick skull of his.

3. Learn to take a compliment, without compromising your self-respect and self-worth. We all hear the same old tired lines like, “Hey baby” or “You sure look good today.” Ladies, it is time to accept the fact that yes, you do look good. Yes, your legs look great when you wear heels. Yes, your hair is thick and beautiful. Yes, your eyes are beautiful. Yes, your hands are well-manicured. Yes, your skin glows. Yes, your lips are nice. Yes, your dress is form-fitting, but classy. We know this already and no, we don’t need a man to tell us that we look good. Regardless of how you feel or what he says, you know it is true. So accept the compliment, say thank you and keep it moving. You don’t have to stay there and strike up a conversation with him. You don’t have to blush. Accept the fact that you are a wonderful piece of art. Simply smile and walk away.

4. Appreciate yourself. As a woman looking into a man’s world, we see injustices, such as pay increases for the opposite sex. We see how the car dealer speaks to the man standing beside us as opposed to the woman holding the $3,000 check in her hand. We see how our husbands and boyfriends wait to be served at the kitchen table as we burp our newborn babies. As a woman, we see it all. Now that you see it, learn to appreciate who you are as a woman. Learn that without you there is no him. Learn that without you, there would be no family. Learn that you are someone who deserves respect. Finally, know that you will take it if it is not given to you.

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on 3/23/2008 I've heard it said," the best relationships are the ones who could do just as well on their own". The confidence of womanhood is a fine quality. This may be the secret quality men are looking for, but are afraid for themselves due to __________.