Do you have a preference for alpha males and if so what is it about alpha males that you find intriguing?
I prefer a nice guy with a backbone. Someone who treats me well but doesn't let me walk all over him.
Okay I like more of an alpha male. But I just dont like someone else making decisions for me.
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I do like a strong, alpha male you can look after me and be manly, but at the same I hate arrogance, and being manly and violent for no reason
I definitely fall for the alpha males- and there's a part of my personality that even bends more in reaction to them, which isn't altogether healthy, but I have to be honest about myself and recognize that.
MercianKnight's explanation sums it up for me, the guy that takes charge, is resolute, and gives the all important 'safe/protected' warm fuzzy. I'm all over that, for better and worse.
I never go out with them I am attracted to them but Alpha Males *drool*...their take charge attitude...their manliness in an age of metrosexuals....yummmmmmmmm
Nah I don't want an Alpha male. I'm strong enough by myself without being all needy and wanting a man to take charge. I don't want my man to agree with everything I say. He can be strong without having all the Alpha testosterone flying around.
I just want a man who can be a friend, lover and someone to have a right good laugh with.
I think some of you are throwing the term "alpha male" around too loosely. Simply feeling "safe and protected" is not a trait of an alpha male but a common trait among most men.
In my opinion, alpha males are the strong personalities that own a room, and others follow them, they are the "leader" in their group of friends. They also are usually good with the ladies, the cocky, arrogant man who gets any woman he wants. Usually the star athlete, or dominant male, whether by attitude, muscular build, aggressive towards women and "weaker" men, the arrogant "rich" kid or the office "bully".
Alpha males are the leader of whatever pack they are running in.
In order to know virtue, you must first become acquainted with vice.
- Donatien Alphonse Francois de Sade
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En vis mann slår aldri en hund i klubben med en stokk, fordi hunden vil vende rundt og biter mannens ballene av. I guess it all depends on what you think an "alpha male" really is.
To me? YES. I want and prefer an alpha male as my partner.
In my personal opinion, an alpha male is a man who will never say he is an alpha male. He is a man who just oozes his confidence, his charm, his respect of himself and others. He carries his burdens and those of his friends and family with grace. He walks into a room and without even looking, I know he is there. Within moments of entering, he shines. He is a man who does not need to be in the lime light, and is more than comfortable to sit back and let others take the lead, and is there to give a hand without even asking, making it look like the person did it all. He is wise enough to push his partner and those around him, to be a better person, even if it means she/they will be more than he is (emotionally, intellectually, spiritually and all the other ally's...).
I do not think that a true alpha male, needs to be the leader of the "pack", he is just thrust into that position naturally, but is happy enough to let others take his place. They do not take this position by force or by any other means other than just being who they are.
Call it quiet strength, call it what you will. In my short life, I have only ever had the pleasure of meeting, in my opinion, a small handful of alpha males. (And no, I am not talking about a handful of balls here)
Those that crave the spot light, those that crave the attention, in my opinion are alpha wusses, not alpha males.
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Bunny Rabbits cute and fuzzy they want to love you but they have razor sharp teeth - don't piss them off! I think the perception of alpha male is distorted. I've been around so called alpha males and they back down when in my presence and I don't even try to assert myself. I usually want to beat ones ass if they are too obnoxious. I don't have the need to take charge of every situation or gender. I do keep control over my own life and family tho and I have established boundaries and tolerances. Usually another alpha asks me what I think or want if the situation arises. My girl being a Leo knows when and where to take charge of things and I don't mind at all. So yeah I guess I'm an alpha with a twist. I'm compatable in spite of my narcissistic tendencies HA!
I like alpha males who are string enough to let me take care of myself, until I ask for thier help. And that has been a hard man to find. lol!
Yes. I am an Alpha female and have an Alpha male as my mate. If anyone has said they have/had one and it backed down or backed off from her then it is not a apha but the beta of his and her world. You cannot break the alpha. If so, it becomes secondary, which is the Beta.
I definitely prefer an alpha male...I don't know, I like guys with big egos. But sometimes, guys have big egos to compensate for their small.....well you know.
There was a lot of good answers in this one as well. Perhaps some of the newbies should have a look too.
I have read all these post's again and still my mind hasn't changed, I deffo don't want a dominating male taking charge of me.
Isn't that what parents do take charge because we are not able to take care of ourselves.
I always saw the distinction of 3 different types:
The alpha male - the more confident, assertive, successful, take-charge male when compared to other men.
The alpha female - the more confident, assertive, successful, take-charge female when compared to other females.
The alpha-partner - whoever (whether male or female) is more dominant in terms of decision making, resources, and relationship roles within a partnership.
I think an alpha male and alpha female can work really well together to create a great egalitarian partnership. They are often that cool couple you always want to invite to your party, or hang out with. They both have a strong sense of self-identity and self-confidence and work to bring out the best in each other to become the "alpha couple". You can probably even think of a few examples of these if you think of your own social circles.
I think the couples where one is overtly stronger than the other can create an 'off-balance' dynamic, and I don't think anyone wants to be dominated in a partnership (unless its in the bedroom once in a while... heheh). Or unless you subscribe to the 'weaker vessel theory' from the other thread on this topic.
But then there are lots of beta-males, beta-females, and beta-couples... Nothing wrong with those types either.
A lot of women might be attracted to the idea of an alpha-male, but not be wanting to date one in real life. Not everyone wants to run at the head of the wolf pack...
Personally, I do... LOL
Hi everyone!
Maybe is this going to sound strangely, but I don't like alpha males. I was being tricked in the past before I lerned that is not everythig abaut to be the first lady, to me they are way too much self-absorbed and too cocky for my taste, at least I had those experiances. Who I like is their right hand, they are self-confident, smart and excelllent in bed.
Have good night people
I like strong men who are assertive. I can be very submissive in bed and I prefer a man who know what he wants and isn't afraid to take it or me.