Experience has taught me that many men say that (and I am not lumping you in that basket by any means - just an observation over time) - but when they actually have to live with a woman like that... the tune changes very quickly. They seem to go from being attracted to it, to being emasculated by it pretty fast.

I can't speak to your personal experience, of course!

I'd submit, however, that men you are referring to (of whom I might have known a few!) were likely looking for a mommy not a true equal partner. Relationships are fascinating! Humans are fascinating! So many seem unable to handle actually having what they really want...