Here’s What Women Want in a Man, According to Experts

Any good relationship is built on some basic, down-to-earth qualities,” says licensed counselor Suzanne Degges-White, Ph.D. While superficial qualities like good looks and sexual chemistry are some of the early indicators of compatibility, there are a few more significant, must-have characteristics women look for in the man they hope to spend the rest of their lives with characteristics that aren’t as likely to lessen with time.

While no two women are the same, we rounded up eight of the essential qualities that experts say all women want in a man. Read on if you need a few pointers.

1. Confidence 

When a man believes in himself, knows who he is, and knows what he wants, it’s very appealing to a woman, and is usually something she can tell simply from the attitude he exudes.

Being confident means being comfortable with who you are and believing in yourself and that you’re worth taking the time to get to know. Women respond to the upbeat energy a confident man is putting out in the world, so long as that confidence doesn’t overextend into egotism. When a man doesn’t feel the need to compete with or belittle others to lift himself, it will go a long way in winning a woman’s attention.

2. Trustworthiness

When a man is honest and trustworthy, he instantly becomes more appealing and desirable to a woman. If he’s dependable, truthful, genuine, and speaks from the heart, he’s a guy who is worth pursuing, as people can take him at his word.

“Trust and trustworthiness allow relationships to deepen,” says Degges-White. After all, a woman needs to know that, if a relationship is to last long-term, she’ll be able to rely on her man just as he should be able to rely on her.

3. Integrity

Having integrity means acting virtuously and having a strong moral character. Women desire a man who is honorable, fair, and ethical. In terms of relationships, having integrity can help strengthen the bond a man has with a woman, as his moral principles will guide his behavior and help him to be the best partner that he can be. Bonus points when that integrity extends beyond the relationship and a man can treat others with fairness and kindness.

4. Emotional Availability



Women desire a man who is emotionally honest and forthright rather than a man who is cut off and emotionally unavailable. While fully and openly expressing feelings may seem strange or awkward at first, it’s important to be able to show a vulnerable, emotional, and human side of yourself to build a lasting relationship. Women prefer a man who isn’t afraid to show their true feelings and discuss them openly, instead of a man who keeps everything bottled up inside of him. 

5. Respect

To have a healthy, happy, and successful relationship, both partners have to treat each other with respect. If a woman feels taken for granted, dispensable, or treated poorly by a man, she’ll likely drop him to avoid a broken heart. “When a person is made to feel disrespected or patronized, the relationship is likely to end sooner rather than later,” Degges-White says. A woman will be more drawn to a man who shows her care and gives her the respect she deserves.

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