What do men really want from a woman?

Question

What do mature, manly men want from women, so that the relationship stays fresh.

Do men want beautiful women, mostly for sex? Or is it their companionship? A shoulder to lie on?

What are your thoughts?

ShellyB · Accepted Answer

It is prob different for different men and different relationships, but I think it is a lot of things, some are more about being a partner than specifically being a woman, they want those things from us bc their relationships are with women so therefore they want it from women. And of course other things are female specific. I think the list would usually include things like a second opinion - filling in gaps or weak points they have for example choosing gifts or picking colors - someone to care about or take care of - someone to help them when they are going through something difficult - and the idea of starting, or having a family. For some people relationships like this and the partner in the relationship can be a lot of what gives life meaning I think. But of course everybody is different.

I am assuming you are talking about serious relationships, if you just mean guy sees girl in bar and wants to be w her, that’s probably more just about sex. JMO!

FreyaRed · Accepted Answer

Most men want a female leaders who can solve some specific problem which men are not accustomed with. It's partially Social intelligence. Most men are very limited in matter of being likable and psychologically attractive. We girls learn that relatively soon while working on our daddies to get some gifts, men hit here a wall when they try to play in the same way. That's why men, even those who are assertive and smart have deficits and are impressed if you're competent in this field.
Of course sex and appearance matters but this a mutual thing and willingness to let both partner sink in affectionate trance while time of intimacy.

Finchie40 · Accepted Answer

Intimacy and affection is very important to a man as well as feeling respected by his partner, Without respect he will start losing interest in her , For her to make him feel respected , she needs to be honest and trusting and loyal to him , if she can’t do that for him , he will feel unloved and unwanted by her. A good girl stands by her man’s side and wants to bring happiness into his life by making him feel loved and valued and wanted , a bad girl will do opposite and eventually bring misery into his life , she won’t respect him or value him , she will just use him as a convenience and make everything about herself. She doesn’t wear his shoes the same way she wants him to wear hers. Most guys’ will leave that relationship or cheat on her with someone that treats him way better than she does

OlderAndWiser · Accepted Answer

Most men want sex, because without that, what you have is a friendship; we enjoy sex, we want it within the confines of a committed relationship, and as long as we are physically able, it is a requirement. But sex - alone - does not make the relationship work. We want physical affection, we want companionship, and even more importantly, we want to feel needed and desired. We want a woman who helps us to feel like a man.

Love Doctor Brad · Accepted Answer

Aiming to unravel the mysteries of the male mind here! Well, mature men appreciate a partner who's genuine, supportive, and engaging. While physical attraction plays a role, it's the emotional connection and companionship that truly keeps the spark alive. A dash of humor, shared interests, and being their safe haven where they can be themselves are golden 🌟. It’s less about appearances and more about feeling at home with each other. Remember, love isn’t a checklist; it’s an adventure! 😘

Cormac995 · Answer

I want a woman that's sweet, smart, cuddly, loving, respects me as a person and shows me love daily. For a lot of guys, it's really not more complicated than this. Obviously being pretty is a perk but I'd date pretty much anyone within reason as long as we got along and the relationship gave me those things. It does have limits though in the looks department. I'm a bit overweight myself but if I look at you and you literally look like a beach ball, I have better things to do than waste my time dating someone who's going to die before they're 40. I want a life partner not a few years one. I'm not in a hurry to become a widower, crazy take I know.

OneViewpoint · Answer

Attractive is different from beautiful. Attraction is the turn on. Physical beauty is nice, there's no denying that. But that gets ho hum relatively quickly. So looks yes but, she doesn't have to be a cover model. She needs to make an effort. Fitness, grooming, attitude. Look like you care. Be into him and he will be into you. Be dismissive and passive aggressive and he will shut down. Make me feel like you want this. Same as the physical, be engaged with your mind, intellectually interesting. Challenge me. Make me think "holy shit", she's great. Have some self confidence. I don't want to make every decision for you. Show me I'm with a capable adult. Don't wait for me to do everything for you. Don't take any crap from me. Command my respect by your actions not your words.

You get the picture. A woman with the traits I described above will be attractive and interesting at 28 or 80. A "babe" with no brain will look great at 25 and be alone at 35.

molonski2 · Answer

Its like running a small business , you constantly need to work at it.

1. Working as part of a team , a highly sexual team , and lets be clear women want sex just as much as any man , its a fallacy to argue otherwise. Any woman biologically speaking can out last any man , understand that and all need to put in the effort.

2 . Companionship , working to a common goal.

3 . Dedication , particularly if children end up becoming invoked.

4 . A shoulder that absolutely any idea can be bounced off , this is vital.

5 . Again Team Team Team , the goal must be common , respect must be forthcoming. .

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

1. A player 2 for video games that can give me a run for my money.
2. Someone to do art and tech projects with.
3. A home business Co-Head.
4. Physical affection (sex, kissing, hugs, cuddles, etc)
5. Conversations about paleontology, evolution, ecology, astronomy, architecture, technology, anime, sci-fi, and fantasy.
6. Love, loyalty, trust, comfort, logic, silliness, and compassion.
7. A source of quality humor.
8. Encouragement (as opposed to arguments).
9. A Co-Chef to cook with.
10. A Co-Caretaker of our many pets.

BarryLiverstone · Answer

Want a lot. Bringing 100% of myself to a relationship I need her to bring 100% as well. I’ve listed things off answering questions like this before but really want a partner to be my better half so I can love and rely and cherish her, protect her so she feels safe and can create a beautiful life together

Anonymous · Answer

I stopped caring about questions like this, im sorry but if I try to fix myself to dress sharper or speak with eloquence im being a fake or phoney, if I act like myself by being funny (it’s weird), track pants/tshirt/jordan shoes (dressing kiddish), not talking enough (odd), talkative too much (he’s annoying and acting feminine), the list goes on. There’s no pleasing women today and a guy pursuing a girl in a western country in 2025 is a death warrant where his life will lead to heart break by break up or divorce. Women have too many demands and I can’t provide that much where she’s expecting me to be perfect. I can’t bother anymore, mentally and physically I’m exhausted with the amount of insults, rejections, heart break girls have said to me so I can’t bother anymore, no more investing in them, and no I’m not gay.

Douglas1180 · Answer

If you're asking yourself this question now, it's already too late. Your relationship is doomed without a proper understanding of expectations. As @ngs54 so elequontly pointed out, we want boobs. She was probably too shy to mention vagina, legs, and a juicy ass. But most importantly, we want 100% complete and total ownership of those things and we want it in writing. Every single day, you should get on your knees and thank you man for owning you and taking such good care of his property.

glennos89 · Answer

Definitely a honest and loyal companion. Someone that has his back in good times but also when he is mentally feeling drained. Sadly for men it's hard to find woman that are emotionally supportive whenever a man wants to talk about his inner feelings. Most men are emotionally lonely and are fighting a emotional battle on the inside only dare crying whenever they are completely alone

NicholasRedone · Answer

I want a humble small ego personality who isn't too caring yet isn't bitchy either and looks hot, is healthy, fit, pale, clear skin doesn't drink and has good hygiene to excellent hygiene and is fairly girly girl - and big tits and slim stomach - round butt on the small to medium size

mstbooblover · Answer

Actually very difficult to tell what a man really wants from a woman. I'd say in my case she first of all being a woman (!), intimacy in the widest meaning of the word. Beauty is very relative notion, and not mandatory to me, as long as the intimacy remains possible. I mean reciprocal confidence, understanding, openness of mind, conversations, sex (you guessed, didn't you ;0) collaboration, maybe a shoulder to lie on (for each other!) as you suggest, in one word a partner in life.

WellBye · Answer

They want you to not add stress to their lives, show them respect, and yes, boobs, they want boobs.

Anonymous · Answer

Mature men want mature, confident, caring and loyal women.
And they will present themselves as mature, confident, caring and loyal men.
But every person has their own understand of that.
So most importantly, they need to find a way to communicate their needs clearly and have them understood correctly, both ways.

Leon1 · Answer

Since the dawn of time Fathers, Brothers, Uncles etc. have all said the same thing, males have never hid their motive. Either it’s Sex or Sex + Commitment. And then it’s up to women in the Market place to figure out who is who. Issue is many modern women have commitment issues.

Fromdusktilldawn · Answer

Translator  empathy and kindness intimacy (sex, cuddling, hugging, affection) deep meaningful talks respect, open mindedness have some interests we both share No: controlling, jealousy, golddigging, self entitlment, woke, feminist, onlyfools

BDRick · Answer

a true living relationship for me. I want a woman who treats me with the respect I deserve, as I, her. I want a relationship that will grow & prosper like a beautiful flower. I also want her to be attractive.. or at least in my eyes which differs for each individual. Laugh at my jokes and live her life when we're apart from one another, so we have something to talk about when with one another

.. you know, the good stuff.

Yannae · Answer

This may sound weird but a best friend, that you just so happen to love more than a best friend. That person's got your back and you're both on the same page. A person like that is pretty much all we want.

Miristheiss · Answer

Feminine, sweet, pleasant to be around. Cute figure, a good woman, loyal, kind, honest, integrity, moral, good values, family oriented, no tattoos, no piercings, not a drinker, clubber, cusser, into social media and posting tons of selfies.

abc3643 · Answer

The Nookie

Oncewildtwiceburned · Answer

Stays fresh? They want children for their family legacy and inheritance and family traditions to be passed on to. They want a loyal woman not a materialistic barbie boss babe. They don’t want to play mind games or this normalized ghetto drama.

Viran3 · Answer

I think we can want them all. We should be able to think of each other more. If we help each other when we are down, we should also be able to get help when we are down. We should keep in mind that we are combining two paths. First of all, both sides should take an apple from the apple tree, we should not have all of them just because there are many apples. We should be able to have fun. There will be no relationship if we are too serious or too loose.

Nikki1989 · Answer

Men will tell you one thing and go for the total opposite. Most have no idea what they want, they are basically just winging it.

MysticDevice · Answer

An intellectual equal.

A woman who is kind, compassionate, patient, caring, and feminine but who can also split heads open (metaphorically) if needed.

And yes, a woman who is also passionate in the bedroom.

Shiprex · Answer

Someone to be proud of you, to inspire you and make your home a place you want to be in with them away from all the world. A woman who can nourish the body and soul is who men seek.

Anonymous · Answer

First thing when I was getting married was a sensible wife to raise children. Like no fool.

Now 20 years later and that's behind us successfully... I wish she was more beautiful and more interested in sex 🙂

And it would help if she earned more 🙂

WhitneySnow · Answer

I think most guys older than high school want all those things

DannyUk2017 · Answer

They will never Understand, even though is such a Simple thing... Peace!

Mrtcn01 · Answer

We just expect trust and respect what we are doing. of course having sex when we want.. also we like woman who knows what they want... and share with his man

DonaldDarko · Answer

Nothing, women don't owe me anything and I don't owe them anything.

Rohaan2020 · Answer

An understanding partner who supports him and be with him through thick and thin…. Who help him grow and they both grow together… who respects his and her own thoughts… one who doesn’t compare you with others… who make you feel complete….

soe11 · Answer

Honesty, loyalty, respect and dignity.  Yes ofcourse sex too regularly.  Stand with me always.

RingOfFire · Answer

"Do men want beautiful women, mostly for sex? Or is it their companionship? A shoulder to lie on?" All of the above.

LiamJHayden · Answer

Peace. If she brings peace everything else can be negotiated. If she brings unnecessary and endless drama then it is not worth it.

AngryCarl2 · Answer

At my time of life I want someone to bring me beer and sandwiches, and listen to my complaints about the govermint.

Crankor · Answer

Affection and genuine interest in their life. The saying actions speak louder than words plays a big part

Jersey2 · Answer

Loyalty, honesty, mildly subservient, great mother to our children. And don’t spend us into the poor house. That’s pretty much it.

Alex-Snow · Answer

Friendship, companionship, intimacy, trust and of course sex

WonderingManII · Answer

A good man, wants a woman he can marry experience love and start a family with.

DCVsMarvel2 · Answer

Different men want different things differently from different women, differently Meaning, you can't just generalize men

blackeagle007 · Answer

Stop calling us creeps, filming us while you do it and put it on social media. What if we started filming you and post it now?

Shy_Steve · Answer

All the good things that you can get in a relationship. We don't want any of the bad things either.

dragoblack · Answer

Someone who supports us, loyal, communicates her wants & intentions, treats us as people, shows appreciation for what we do, and brings us peace

QuestionObsession · Answer

That is like asking what kind of fashion do women really want.

Anonymous · Answer

For love, relationship, companionship, and some men only want women for sex (but not all men are like that).

Ryan_BC · Answer

I read somewhere; love, respect, loyality, and pussy.

Aldan1609 · Answer

I want a connection and a cuddle and yes I feel myself getting hard too

ImalwaysrightOK · Answer

Men want to be loved.

katiesmuff · Answer

It varies from man to man!

elizamichale1 · Answer

Well both sex n a shoulder honey

MikeTheBartender · Answer

A best friend... But one you have sex with.

Kelly6 · Answer

@minav Sex partner, and supporter

SolitarySolace · Answer

A god damn sandwich 🥪

Anonymous · Answer

Loyalty, sluttiness, and love

StevenMcGarrett · Answer

Men want sex and food.

Vegasrunner · Answer

Sex, sandwiches and silence

beefcakebradybatson · Answer

Her company and body.

Jeff51 · Answer

Those things that you wrote are all true.

wkhan_87 · Answer

Support, love, and happiness

Smegskull · Answer

A reason for doing what they do.

Anonymous · Answer

Sex and companionship , sometimes children

Anonymous · Answer

I will be honest. Men want sex from a woman.

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