It’s no surprise there’s a difference between what men and women want in a partner. Long after the champagne’s sipped, and the flowers fade, men and women are looking for something lasting. Two relationship experts give their take on want men and women want from their partner.
Top Ten, by Dr. Karen Gless, San Diego Marriage and Family Therapist
Women:
- Status
- Money
- Attentiveness
- Reasonably Attractive
- Sense of Humor
- Self-Confident
- Forceful Personality
- Intelligent
- Athletic Build
- Sense of Style
Men:
- Attractive
- Sense of Style
- Communicates well
- Lively Personality
- Similar Values
- Self-Confident
- Listens to him
- Intelligent
- Educated, but less than he is
- Sense of Humor
Top Six Things Men & Women Want in a Relationship, originally published by Love Coach Rinatta Paries
Men:
- Honesty, timely, loving communication
- Self-sufficiency, security, confidence
- Lack of manipulation
- Growth, personal responsibility, ownership
- Fidelity and a commitment to the relationship
- Knowledge of men and how they need to be treated
Women:
- Clear, open responsible communication, and listening
- Introspection and awareness
- Commitment to the relationship, exclusively and for the long-haul
- Fun, playful, creative passionate
- Cares deeply about her needs and his needs
- Responsible financially and professionally
