WHAT MEN WANT FROM WOMEN IN A RELATIONSHIP

What women think men want from them cause women to have resentment and anger toward men, and feel hopeless about ever developing a wonderful, warm, romantic partnership. What men think women want from them causes them much of the same feelings and frustration. Here are seven things that some men say they want from women:

1. HONEST COMMUNICATION: They want a woman who answers questions honestly, and perhaps even volunteers’ information. Great men want and need straightforward, courageous communication without anger or criticism. One way to attract a great man and build a satisfying relationship is to learn how to communicate your truth and needs effectively.

2. MEN WANT SELF-SUFFICIENT, SECURE, CONFIDENT WOMEN: Men want a woman to choose them out of want rather than out of desperation — either materially or emotionally. Men want what women want — a whole partner. One powerful way to attract a great man and build a vibrant relationship is to create a full, rewarding life for your own fulfillment.

3. MEN WANT A MANIPULATION-FREE RELATIONSHIP: Men want no manipulation of any kind. They do not want to read their partner’s mind or try to interpret signals. They do not want to be forced to move faster in a relationship than they are ready. They do not want to be manipulated into taking all the blame for things gone wrong. They do not want to be on the receiving end of game playing. Learn to be aware of his timing and his time-line. Learn how to acknowledge and bestow praise.

4. MEN WANT GROWTH, PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND OWNERSHIP: Men want a partner who can laugh at herself and who has courage and strength. They want a woman who can see her part in relationship dynamics and own it. She has to be emotionally stable. Men want women who are emotionally mature. Maturity does not mean lack of emotions. It does mean the ability to handle emotions responsibly. To attract a great man and build a long-term relationship, learn to take responsibility for your emotional experience and expression.

5. MEN WANT FIDELITY AND A COMMITMENT TO THE RELATIONSHIP: Fidelity is an absolute must. In fact, men want a woman who does not have a “roaming eye” and who can wholeheartedly commit to the relationship. Many may define commitment as fidelity plus the willingness to work on the relationship — even when the going gets tough. Women think that all men want is sex, and that men will leave a relationship for the next prettier face. Women think men cannot be trusted to be faithful. Women believe men do not want to work on a relationship; that when the going gets tough, they run.

6. MEN WANT WOMEN WHO KNOW HOW MEN NEED TO BE TREATED: Many women treat men in ways that diminish their egos, making them feel inadequate. Men would rather have more praise, more acknowledgment of what they do right, more acknowledgment that they are great guys who are loved and appreciated. Women think men do not need them, do not value their opinion, their support, and their praise. Women also think men do not care about many things important to women, which is why they criticize. Criticism is a way to verbalize resentment. Most men want acknowledgment and appreciation from women. Learning to acknowledge instead of making your partner wrong is one of the most powerful relationship survival tools available to you.

7. MEN WANT WOMEN WHO ARE FINANCIALLY INDEPENDENT: No man on earth will like to be a Central bank, ATM machine or an unprepared Father Christmas. Men will like women who can buy a bottle of coke without asking him to pay for it. Men are turned off from women who are always demanding money and material things from them.