Pursuing your dreams as a woman and dismissing insecure men who aren't willing to accommodate or encourage your growth. + Who you are when you are alone determines how you are around people. As a single lady looking for a relationship, what do you have to take into that relationship? What do you have to offer? What skills have you developed? Dear ladies,  Do not lower your standards to accommodate an insecure man or even a female friend. Men or people who get intimidated by women with aspirations and goals are mere cowards and you should make no room for them in you castle.  It's okay to compromise or meet each other half way but lowering your standards to accommodate an insecure man who doesn't accept the idea of you excelling as a woman is only a ticking time bomb bound to explode some day. Everything in life must have a balance. If you as a woman happens to be more successful than your man, you should know not to bruise his ego because even us as women, we sometimes feel abit uncomfortable not being able to contribute greatly to the financial success of a relationship or a home.