5 things most men want from a woman

When you’re in your mid-20s, you come to a sudden realization—there’s no such thing as the perfect relationship. While the ultimate goal is to find your match and drive off into the sunset together, every couple will face a couple bumps in the road—even if their Instagram feed tells you differently.

While having faults and flaws is simply part of being human, there are still a couple traits that every man wants from a woman. If you’re a woman, you should be yourself and not try to morph into someone else for a relationship. But part of life is growing and evolving as an individual, and part of any good relationship is learning from the other person, challenging each other, and being the best person you can be for your partner and for yourself.

If you want to know what really makes a difference in relationships and what the things a man really wants from the women he’s with are, here are some universal traits that most men are looking for.

1. She must be loving and affectionate

For me, affection is imperative. Holding hands, hugs, just being physically close together. It symbolizes a connection. It’s a warm, loving feeling. Every man likely has a different ‘checklist’ for what he is looking for in the woman that he would consider potentially making his wife someday. A man works his back off to just fulfil the desires of the child in him. A woman taking care of him can make it whole lot better! A guy would need nothing else.

2. Physical attractiveness

Sorry, but it has to be said. The good news is, every man is attracted to a different type of woman and has his own personal tastes. Meaning, I am in no way suggesting, a woman has to fit a certain image of ‘beauty’ in order to be considered ‘wife material.’ But, as is true for both men and women, there needs to be a physical attraction between two partners to kick off a relationship, which also plays an important part in holding it together.

3. Want her to be friendly and sociable

I know, at least for me, I enjoy being social and I love having my girlfriend by my side. No man wants to be worried about the attitude his girlfriend or wife is going to give to the friend he is trying to introduce her to. He doesn’t want her to turn up her nose or be short with them – it is important that as his teammate in life, she is his teammate in all areas of life too.

4. Should be understanding and empathetic

Being compassionate, supportive, and encouraging towards your partner is a huge part of building a successful relationship. Nobody wants a person who is “Selfish” all the time and will not support them in their endeavour or their times of need. Life is full of challenges that any couple will face together, particularly a married couple. Sometimes, men need a shoulder to lean her.

5. She must be kindhearted

I’m not quite sure how to explain this one. I feel like just the word ‘kindhearted’ itself gets the point across. A woman who is thoughtful, Loving, Caring and who does small things for you for no other reason that she loves you (as you do for her). A woman who, when she smiles at you, gives you no choice but to smile back. A woman who radiates warmth from her heart. That is a woman a man would want to marry.