Why are guys intimidated by girls that are direct and honest?

I think not everyone in this world is use to people who are straight up honest and just speak the truth or say it as it is, so when they do come across one it comes across as nothing negative, they take it the long way. and I don't think you take a guy role, there is no such thing as "being in a guy role or a girl role" it's who you are. and I feel personally you should be yourself, don't change yourself for something or someone who can't see you for you. in time you will find the right people

I believe you are meeting the wrong people. Personally, if I were to meet someone such as yourself, I would be rather happy and excited (Finally, someone who gets it!). I'm pretty sure people run from you because they are not ready or mature enough to be that kind of person back to you. I know what you are going through, being an honest and straight forward person myself. And I know it doesn't feel very good when people are always running from you, or seeming to. It just comes down to finding the right person, one who can handle being honest and sincere. Don't give up, they are out there. Just far and few in between.

@caitlinthebrave Happy to be of help! :) I'm happy to see that you feel encouraged to be yourself. Stay the great person you are, we need more people like you in this world :)

Don't change. I like girls who are drama-free, who don't play games, who are straightforward, who are direct. I honestly feel like people in general should be that way. Mind games and drama tend to come from time to time even if you don't want them to so why add more to it right? You are NOT taking the "guy role". They are intimidated because you are not society's version of a passive girl. If they are running from you, it's either A) they are not confident in themselves to have a direct woman, or B) maybe you're doing something else. But from what you're telling me it just seems like you're bumping into the wrong guys. I know I'm not the only guy who likes direct women so don't bother changing, just let the honest guys go to the honest girls. Let the players go to the girls who play games. Just continue progressing yourself, even out your flaws, highlight your strengths, keep building yourself up and let things happen when the opportunities come.

Thanks for the responses! I'm starting to believe that those guys, even as friends, were the wrong people. You've definitely encouraged me to be myself regardless!! :D

If you are talking about a dating context, you can be direct and upfront, but they still have to like you in that way for things to go well. Like for guys, with making the first move comes having to handle multiple rejections, so hold on, eventually you'll meet someone who will receive you with enthusiasm.

I am exactly the same way and I feel like its not all guys that are intimidated by this.. its guys that have issues that feel this way... i mean guys that may be hiding their true feelings. So when they see us be so upfront with our feelings and so true to ourselves.. it might make them feel a little weak and that scares them... i don't know because I'm not a mind reader but I have had experience with this... Its almost like they really do value our opinion of them that they run in the opposite direction of it... lol