The Most Important Qualities Women Should Look For In a Guy

Accepting

You or your girlfriends might have already fallen into the trap of dating someone who has a ton of red flags but you think he can be fixed. Obviously, you shouldn’t date someone who seems like a “fixer-upper,” but tell us: are you avoiding guys who are trying to do the same to you?

Way too many guys begin dating a woman with the intention of getting them to change their lives. These changes could concern appearance (like losing weight or wearing more makeup) or even lifestyle (like hanging with your girlfriends less). Take it from us: if he can’t accept you for who you are, you shouldn’t accept him at all!

Emotionally aware

It may sound like a Taylor Swift lyric, but most women know what it’s like to feel alone when they are in the same room as their boyfriends. How does that happen? Simple: the guy might be there physically, but mentally, he might as well be a million miles away.

There’s nothing wrong with a guy who occasionally spends a little too much time on his phone or playing a video game. However, you need (and deserve!) a guy who knows how to tune into you and has the emotional awareness to know when you want him all to yourself. If your current beau doesn’t have that awareness, then it may be time to kick him to the curb and get yourself an upgrade.

Protective

One of the simplest qualities you need to look for in a guy is also the most important: you need someone who is protective. That means you feel safe with him, and you never have to worry about him hurting you or threatening you in any way.

Obviously, you can partially tell how protective a man is by what he says and does on dates. But don’t be afraid to trust your gut: in some cases, you can get an immediate vibe that you feel safe when you’re with someone, and it’s fine to trust that feeling!

Both assertive and vulnerable

Part of why it’s so hard to find a great guy is that the qualities you need someone who has two very different qualities. For instance, you need someone who is assertive, meaning that he isn’t afraid to tell you about both his needs and desires. This creates a foundation of solid communication in the relationship.

At the same time, the best guys are vulnerable enough to share their fears with you and tell you how they really feel about the relationship. Most of the time, guys who can’t do that are too afraid of what other fellows would think. Do you really want someone who prioritizes how other dudes feel rather than how you feel?

Devoted to equality

We won’t mince words here: you shouldn’t waste time with a man who doesn’t treat you completely as an equal. Additionally, you better be sure he believes other women deserve the same level of equality.

That sounds like an easy enough standard, but far too many men think that they should be in charge and women should be second-class citizens when it comes to everything from sex to legal rights. At the end of the day, we think you shouldn’t settle for anyone who doesn’t treat you as a complete equal!

Solid chemistry

Here’s a blunt truth: most women know they are going to break up with a guy long before that happens. Why is that? Because great relationships are built on chemistry, and you just can’t fake that. At the end of the day, you’re either clicking with a dude or you’re not.

If you’re not sure whether you have enough chemistry with someone, you need to ask yourself whether you’ll still be interested in talking to each other in 20 or 30 years. Looks fade and sex drives slow down, so if you don’t have enough chemistry to have engaging conversations, then you don’t have the foundation for a great relationship.

Stable

Here’s a hard truth that some women never really embrace: if you want a stable relationship, you need to get with a stable guy. That means finding someone who has a stable career and a definitive plan for his future.

That may sound obvious, but it can be all too easy to fall in love with a sexy bad boy who has no career, much less a career trajectory. You don’t need that kind of bad boy when there are plenty of good, stable men who are ready to build a future with you!