A woman who aspires to be a housewife and looked after by an 'alpha male' has been branded a 'doormat' following a heated debate.
The anonymous woman posted about her desires on Mumsnet, where she explained she wants to feel like a 'damsel in distress' in her marriage.
She also claimed she didn't want to look after her finances and would like a dominant man to make her feel 'strong and secure'.
The post has divided the internet, with many warning her not to fantasise about being a 'trophy wife', while others reassured her that her opinions were fine.
The British woman wrote: "I’ve been thinking about this a lot recently and I feel very guilty about it but... I like being looked after by a man.
"Physically, emotionally, financially. It makes me feel safe and secure.
"I like being the ‘damsel in distress’ and I’m happy to be rescued by a man.
"For example if I broke down on the motorway and a man helps me change a tyre.
"I’d be happy to be a housewife and have no say in finances, not work etc. I like it when a man is stronger than me, when he is an alpha male.
"Not controlling, but dominant. I like that that there are differences between the genders and being seen as the fairer and, dare I say it, weaker sex."
Mumsnet users were quick to share their opinions on the matter and one wrote: "Well I think it’s up to you, as long as you don’t think all women should be like you then crack on with it.
"Doesn’t appeal to me personally but I won’t judge you for it.
Another commented: "Have you ever actually had that sort of relationship though or do you just think you like the idea?
"Personally I couldn't think of anything worse than leaving myself so vulnerable."
A third person wrote: "The trouble with being a doormat/ trophy wife is that you'll often attract controlling men.
"Added to that in the even of separation you'll probably get nothing, unless you bear his children, in which case you'll get a lot of money from him.
"Doesn't make you sound very nice. It's ladies like you who make normal women feel angry. Women have fought for decades against this female dependency on men.'
Another individual commented: "You sound like a wet lettuce to me and the type of man that mentality would attract wouldn’t be my cup of tea but each to their own I suppose.
One person said: "Wanting to be rescued is not a foundation for a healthy relationship.
Meanwhile, another wrote: "Wonderful for you OP if you feel safe and secure. There is nothing wrong with how you like to live. It's comforting to you and you're happy, I'd say you're winning at life."
