In order to really respect you, women need to see you as more terrifying and powerful than a bear.

Think about it: Women are drawn to masculine energy and men that signify power and strength.

If a woman perceives you as safe enough that she would rather be with you in the woods than a strange bear, she does not respect you masculine power enough.

You aren't competing against other men, you are competing against your local bear population.

The biggest compliment a woman can give you is to say that you exude a power and presence that makes you more terrifying than a bear.

A woman fearing you is far closer to admiration and respect than a woman feeling that you are too timid and harmless to be a danger to her.

(I understand I am being a little jokey, but this is not a troll post)