A new psychological hypothesis is causing quite a stir right now. It purports to disclose what guys secretly seek from a woman. Simply put, men like to regard themselves as heroes. As someone his partner actually wants and requires. Not as a simple accessory, "best buddy," or "co-conspirator." But rather as a hero who saves her from being an incompetent person by making sure she doesn't take any risks, doesn't act without him, and so on. According to this theory, men believe that if they can be this hero for someone, then they've done their job as a man. This must be why most men want a wife who is dependent upon them. They feel that if she depends upon them completely, then they have succeeded in becoming this heroic figure for her. The theory also says that men prefer women who are insecure about themselves. If a woman has confidence in herself, then she won't need a man to save her from risk or danger. She can stand on her own two feet and live her life properly. A woman who isn't insecure, but rather confident about herself, will see through a man's attempts to be her hero. She'll know he's just trying to get his own security from her. Finally, the theory says that men prefer women who are helpless. If a woman is capable of taking care of herself, then she won't need a man to protect her.