A familiar story with questions. IV

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So W is heading to work. Says she is ready for this day to be over. In my mission to validate I ask why. Well, she goes on to explain that she has some mess to clean up and the company owner has his head in the sand. blah blah blah
I listen and add a few things remembering to listen and not problem solve.

She then makes the comment that caught my attention. W said she realized that she was attracted to Alpha males. That even though you don't always like what they have to say, you always know where they stand.

Now, this caught my attention for a couple of reasons. First, it seemed awfully introspective for my W. I knew she was always drawn to the "John Wayne" type but to hear her say this was unusual. When did she come up with this little tidbit?

I believe this is what attracted her to me in the 1st place 20+ years ago. When I see posts about Nice Guy Syndrom I never really worry that I am that guy.
I also am reminded how this sitch going back to her A nearly 4 years ago and a recession that stripped my business for years before that had knocked me down several notches. In the last several months I believe that I have regained much of that swagger but these things take time. I am human and suffering from uncertainty in my family and M.

C and MC tell you to become more vulnerable and tender and unpack your feelings etc. and again this isn't the stuff of alpha males. I see the value but perspective is tantamount.

Okay, so what does this all mean to me?

• Predictably, I wonder if there is a new Alpha in this scenario. I'm not focused too much as it is a distraction and will eventually reveal it's self if so.
  
• It is something to take and use to my advantage moving forward. Thanks, W. Not sure exactly how at this point but food for thought none the less.