How many times have I heard men say they want an intelligent woman in their life? I’d advise them to think it through!

Intelligent women make their own decisions, have their own desires, and set boundaries. You will never be the centre of her life because she revolves around herself.

An intelligent woman does not allow herself to be manipulated or blackmailed, she does not look for guilt, she takes responsibility.

Intelligent women question, analyze, debate, disagree and move on. These women had a life before you and they know they’ll have a life when you’re gone. They’re here to warn, not ask for permission.

These women are not looking for a leader to follow, a father to fix their lives, or a son to save. They don’t want to walk behind you or mark the way for anyone; they want to walk beside you.

An intelligent woman knows that living without violence is a right, not a luxury or a privilege. They express their anger, sadness, joy, and fear equally because they know that fear doesn’t make them weak, just as anger doesn’t make you masculine. These two emotions, along with all the others, make them human and that’s it.

The intelligent woman is free because she has fought for her freedom. But she’s not a victim, she’s a survivor. Don’t try to chain her because she knows how to escape. Remember, He’s done it before.

A smart woman knows that her worth is not in how her body looks or what she does with it. Think twice before judging her age, height, size or sexual behavior, because that’s emotional violence, and she knows it.

So… before you open your mouth and say you want a ‘smart’ woman in your life, ask yourself if you’re really meant for her.

Note: This text is often attributed to Gabriel Garcia Marquez, although it does not come from his pen. Still interesting as a reflection for those who wish to think more deeply about the strength and intelligence of a woman. PLEASE SHARE OUR PUBLIC INFORMATION STORIES

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