Why are men afraid of strong women?

She doesn't beg, she doesn't complain, she doesn't plead. She can say "no" without even explaining. For some men, this is a challenge; for others, a threat.
But a strong woman doesn't destroy—she simply refuses to let them play by the old rules. She's not looking for a sponsor, she's looking for a partner. And yes, she doesn't need a savior.
Many confuse strength with coldness, but she simply shows maturity. She won't cling to those who aren't ready.
So maybe it's not that women have become stronger, but that men have stopped being brave enough to walk alongside them, rather than ahead?