I’ve even had dates tell me flat-out that I’m an intimidating lady.

When I hear this, I don’t really take it as a bad thing — probably because it really isn’t.

In fact, I’d so far as to say that I am happy to be intimidating.

Here’s why it’s pretty great to be seen as such a badass, speaking as someone who hears it every day: It can prevent problems from happening.

If you’re intimidating in the right way, you can quash people’s desire to mess with you.

When you’re walking alone in night in a strange city, this can be your saving grace.

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