A good number of women do not know how strong they are until life becomes unbearable. Single mothers are among the women who understand what it means fighting to raise children when no one else is there for you. Most men fear dating strong women. Here are 7 characteristics of strong women that most men run away from, as outlined on herway.net.

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1. Women who can start life from scratch

These women have similar qualities to independent ones. They have what it takes to begin life from any point. Dating such a woman seems tricky for most men out there.  Men prefer women they can tame.

2. Women who ask for help without fear

Life has endless challenges. There are women who do not fear asking men to assist them. Most men would not date a woman of this type. Men fear commitment and that is why they avoid these women. 

3. Women who speak the truth

Men tend to run away from women who speak the truth. They feel the women can betray them anytime. Men want women they can manipulate when the need arises.

4. Women who are not naive

There are men who take advantage of the naivety of women to win their hearts. A woman who is not naive does not seem attractive to some men. Some men want someone who seems green about different things.

5. Women who openly speak about their past

Men fear such women can expose them in future. They rarely want to date these women because they know what awaits them in the event of a breakup. They prefer women who keep different secrets in life.