Four excellent definitions of a high-maintenance woman are listed in the urban dictionary, such as “excessively talkative, over-reactive, highly emotional, attention-seeking female who requires a firm handler.”
So in other words, the guy has a tiger by the tail and he better be prepared for the ride.
This askmen.com guideline on high-maintenance dating compares her to a high-powered sports car where the thrill of the ride may be worth the constant upkeep if the guy lusts after that type of lifestyle.
Nobody said handling her would be an easy experience, but some guys love tough challenges if they are up to the task. You live only once, so why not see if you are man enough to tame the cat?
For a woman’s view, here are 15 signs that you are a high-maintenance object of desire, even though you think your demands are totally normal, for yourself at least: it’s just men have always treated you as someone special.
An in-depth blog post written from the female perspective at eHarmony on High Maintenance Women, with citations and numerous comments, goes on to examine whether she is natural selection at work, or simply a gold-digger.
Comments on your experiences are welcome.
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