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Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Male Characteristics Can Be Frustrating

By Alan Bentley

There are two distinct categories when it comes to determining male characteristics. These are known as alpha male and beta male and ordinarily people fall into one or the other level. It is true to say that we are all fundamentally different however when it comes to character traits and personalities and this will often take precedence when it comes to deciding whether someone appeals to you or not.

While many in business think that alpha male characteristics are much more appropriate, in life each type of characteristic has its appeal to different women. In this respect, one is not better than the other, but you just need to decide which is more appropriate for you and your needs.

To distinguish between an alpha male and a beta male, many people say that the former is far more calm and composed than the latter. The alpha does not need to be reassured all the time and can sometimes be viewed as conceited. While he's used to getting his own way, he won't show a fit of rage if he doesn't!

You can sometimes recognize beta male characteristics when you see that someone is being particularly argumentative or antagonistic to during a conversation of some kind. It is often said that this person is weaker than the alpha counterpart and when it comes to taking the lead in the conversation, they often draw back.

It easy to jump to a preconceived notion when trying to categorize as an alpha male or a beta male. If one guy is looking for reassurance of some kind or asks questions such as "what do you think," you might say that he is somewhat unsure of himself, but it might be that he just wants to be inclusive. He may be worried about another person's feelings and should not be categorized in this way.

When you come across some one who is trying to dominate and to be seen as better than someone else, you may initially think the guy is an alpha male trying to be assertive, but in fact he is displaying the beta male characteristics. Symptoms you see this where the person is a manager of some kind and is trying to use his position and not personality to succeed. Conversely, the alpha goes about things in a much different way as he realizes he does not need to be assertive to get things done.

There are far more beta males than alpha males in our society, as the alphas are much more difficult to find. When it comes to deciding whether alpha male or beta male characteristics are for you, you probably don't need to refer to books but should be able to make the decision yourself.

When trying to attract a guy's attention, it can be frustrating when he doesn't appear to notice you. You don't know whether he's not attracted to women at all, is just being polite or is displaying true alpha male characteristics. In this case, you would know that he doesn't need to act this way to show interest in every attractive woman that goes by. Difficult to decide?

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