This Is The Most Common Trait That Women Look For In A Man (Here’s What They Really Want)

Burtland Dixon | November 11, 2024 8:00 am

The age-old question is, what do women want? Well, come to find out, no one knows! However, if you gather a certain amount of information and survey them asking what traits they find the most attractive in men, you'll get some reliable answers.

From the physical to the mental, you'll see what the ladies appreciate most from their counterparts. Prepare for a few surprises...

A Faithful Man

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Eight out of 10 women rated faithfulness as an attribute they find sexy in a man. As long as you reassure her that she's the one for you, she'll love that.

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Fatherliness Sticks Well

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What if she wants kids one day and you don't know anything about fatherhood? When a man shows fatherliness, it indicates to the woman that you have what it takes to be a dad to her kids.

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You've Gotta Have Morals

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More than half of the women surveyed say they want someone who dares to tell the truth, has a good heart, and cares. As long as you bite your tongue over how you feel about her sister, you'll be fine.

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Someone Who's Kind

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While the bad-boy type could still be a brand that works for some men, but 67% of women said kindness turns them on because it inspires confidence. If he treats your mom well, she'll know you'll do the same for her.

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A Dependable Man

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Why wouldn't a woman want a guy she can depend on each day? A man who commits to her and doesn't break that bond is someone that she can count on being in her corner.

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A Sense Of Humor

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Let's face it: one of the top traits a woman likes in a man is his ability to make her laugh. If you can make her giggle, then you can make things jiggle, if you catch my drift. That's a quote directly from a Tinder profile.

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Intelligence Helps With Things

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You don't have to invent the next big thing, but having a good head on your shoulders means a lot to 55% of women. If he's a problem-solver, then that makes her feel more secure.

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How Much Passion?

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A good number of women appreciate a man who has a passion for them because they don't usually see that in males. Whatever it is, it doesn't matter because it shows he cares about something other than himself.

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Wear Your Confidence Proudly

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This is probably common knowledge, but some guys don't know how crucial it is. Confidence can turn an afterthought into the first person she thinks about in the morning. Why would she want a guy who doesn't believe in himself?

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Generosity Is A Great Look

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Generosity doesn't only mean taking her to the best restaurant and paying for it all. It means giving your time to her and helping where you see fit. I mean, you probably aren't going to open an elementary school, but you can do a lot.

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You Can Bring Home The Bacon

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Not all women value this as highly as some, but they do appreciate a man who can hustle and keep funds coming into his bank. If he demonstrates talent and goal-achievement, she can sleep better at night knowing he's a good provider.

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Cooking Can Win Hearts

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He doesn't have to be able to cook on Top Chef, but he should have a few dishes up his sleeve that he makes well. If he does, then that’ll help win over her heart.

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Romance Is Important

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He doesn't have to buy her roses every day and light candles every night, but he has to show some sort of romantic prowess. Forty-five percent of women fantasize about getting swept off their feet.

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Listen To Her

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It's not too hard to pay attention to her. Fifty-three percent of women said they get an extra sense of security when he can put his phone down and listen.

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A Sense Of Fashion

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Usually, women are the gender who pull out the nice outfits, but they love a man who can match their energy with the style. Besides, she doesn't want to go to the holiday party with someone who can’t dress.

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A Handsome Face Doesn't Hurt

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Of course, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so if she thinks he has a handsome face, he's in there. Maybe she likes no facial hair over a beard, you never know.

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A Muscular Build

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It wasn't a great number of women that said a muscular build mattered, but they do like it. It assures them you won’t drop them during a dip. Overall appearance matters a bit more here than bicep size.

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Does Height Matter?

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Does height really matter? Well, if you're shorter than the woman, yes it does. She doesn't want to be towering over you. Also, she would like for you to have some inches on her when she puts on heels.

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Staying Fit

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You don't have to be Dwayne Johnson for her, you only have to have some muscular build. Some physical presence that lets her know that you can defend her in a sticky situation.