What Men Really Want In A Woman
Freezing temps can leave even the biggest commitment-phobes craving someone to snuggle with. So we got guys to open up about just what they want in a Little Spoon they'd love to curl up with long after the seasons have shifted.
"I kind of want the opposite of most guys I know: I'd secretly love a
girl that's bad at cooking—all the easier for me to wow her with some of
my home-cooked specialties." —Christian B.
"I want to be with a girl who, if she's on a different page from me on
something, can hold her own in a debate about it. Disagreements can keep
things fun." —Andrew H.
"I want a woman who doesn't act like a child when things don't go her
way. You've got to be able to lose occasionally and show grace and poise
in those moments (And I do too)." —Brady C.
"I want to get serious with a girl who pushes me to have a successful
career. It motivates me when I talk to my girlfriend about work and she
calls me out on being complacent or not doing everything I can to be the
best at what I do. It really helps me to stay focused, especially since
the whole reason I'm working is to be able to one day provide for a
family." —Ryan G.
"I want a girl with a sense of adventure—it keeps things interesting. No
matter how fun a routine might be, it can get boring eventually.
Whether it's taking a cooking class or going skydiving, it's great to be
with someone who's open to new things. Dates with my girlfriend can
range from trips to the zoo to checking out musicians at a weird, random
warehouse party." —Alex R.
"It's important to me to find someone understanding who realizes and
respects that there are certain things that make guys, well, guys. We
might not always be interested in the same things as women and might
sometimes need our own guy time. As we move closer together in our
relationship, certain things will begin to happen as a unit and we'll be
a team, but it's still key to me to have someone who allows and
understands those differences."
—Marlon J.
—Marlon J.
"I need a woman who's trusting and doesn't get jealous easily. Above all, it shows me that she's confident in our relationship and in herself." —Dennis R.
"I really fall for someone who has gone through their own trials or
tribulations and come out on top as a better person. It's a real test of
character." —Oliver M.
"I want to lock down a girl that gets along with my friends. It's really
important because friends can see through the BS that you can't when
you're too infatuated with someone. So if she can sway my boys and have
them eventually tell me, 'Dude, she's pretty cool,' without my asking
them, I would definitely call it a win." —Blake S.
"Above all, I want a girl who can deal with my faults and love me for who I am, even on my worst days." —Alan A.
"Smart is sexy, so knowledge that eclipses my own would be amazing. I
want her to humble me in a way that makes me legitimately appreciate her
intellect and approach to conversation." —Max S.
"More than anything, I want support. I don't need tons of
commonalities—I'd rather a woman back me in the things I'm passionate
about that she doesn't have in common with me. She doesn't need to love
motorcycles and MMA or breakdancing and cooking, but if she understands
and gives unconditional support despite our differences, I think that
can really make a relationship." —Luan N.
