What do women really want?
This is an age old question that men have been trying to answer since the dawn of time.
Although men’s magazines will try and convince you that women are only interested in a very
specific set of characteristics, like abs of steel, money, cars and a good body - what
women want is actually a lot more complex.
Hi viewers and welcome back to bestie!
It’s true that many women do consider looks and success when choosing a mate.
But really, what turns women on is anything but skin - or wallet - deep.
And in today’s video, we will tell you 16 unexpected things men do that make them appear
more attractive to women.
From having self confidence, walking a dog to being optimistic and kind towards others
we are talking all that and more.
Light Stubble: Women found guys with heavy stubble - about 10 days’ worth - to be more
handsome than those with a lighter shadow, a full beard, or a completely clean-shaven
face, research found.
Scientists believe that heavy stubble shows a good balance of masculinity.
Past research has shown that partners who are highly masculine, which could be perceived
by full beards, may be less likely to invest in long term relationships.
If you’re a guy do you prefer clean shaven or a beard?
What about you ladies, what do you prefer on guys?
Beard or no beard?
Tell us quickly down below in the comments section!
Playing With A Baby: Actually, a man’s best wingman might still be in diapers.
According to research, men who played nice with babies were more than three times as
likely to score a woman’s phone number than guys who ignored the newborns.
In fact, 40 percent of ladies gave up their digits after they saw men smiling, cooing,
and talking with small children.
The women also rated the child-friendly fellas as more attractive.
The logic: Good behaviour with babies signals a willingness to invest in future kids, researchers
say.
Walking A Dog: Dogs are indeed man’s best friend.
According to a study, women were three times as likely to give out their phone numbers
to a guy on the street if he approached them with a dog than if he inquired alone.
Pooches boost perceptions of kindness, thoughtfulness, and sensitivity - all qualities women find
appealing in guys.
Optimism: Optimism is not quite the same as self-confidence.
Self-confidence shows a can-do attitude.
Optimism is believing that things beyond a man's control are going to work out just fine
anyway.
Since women can be natural worriers, the ability to offer reassurance is an attractive quality.
Listening Skills: If you're a good listener, a woman will be more likely to fall in love.
The way to a woman's heart is through her mind.
Listening well and truly caring about what she says is a sure way to get her to notice
you.
But, one of the important things about having good listening skills isn't just being quiet
and letting the woman talk; asking questions and showing active interest is essential.
If the woman feels like the man was listening and that he was honestly interested in her,
she'll be more likely to feel attracted to him than if he hadn't shown good listening
skills.
Kindness Towards Others: Kindness encompasses a variety of actions, behaviors, and traits.
But there are a few things that women are usually looking for in a man that are indicators
of the level of kindness the man has.
Women watch carefully how a man treats other people around him and how he talks about the
people he loves or is close to.
For example, a woman will regard the way that a man talks about his family as being of high
importance.
Plus, she'll watch to see how the man treats waiters, attendants, or other surrounding
people.
Does he stand up on the bus to let a pregnant woman or older man sit down?
These are some specific examples of kindness that women look for in a man.
Sunglasses: Sunglasses make guys hotter, and there’s proof to back it up.
Researchers have found that sunglasses make a man look mysterious.
The eyes are such a tremendous source of information and vulnerability for humans.
Not having that information makes women drawn to men.
They want to learn more about the man behind the glasses.
Sense of humour: The muscular exertions involved in producing laughter, trigger an increase
in endorphins, the brain chemicals known for their feel-good effect.
So, it’s not surprising that almost all of the women find a good sense of humour as
one of their turn ons.
Simply put: We want to be around someone who makes us feel good.
A great set of abs is nice, but a man who can make you laugh until your face hurts is
even better.
Choice Of Music: In a study, researchers asked about 1,500 women whose average age was 28
to listen to simple and complex pieces of music and rate the attractiveness of the composer.
The results showed that women preferred the more complex music, and said they would choose
the composer of the more complex music as a long-term partner.
Even just holding an instrument could help you get a date.
A study found that men who approached 300 women and asked for their number were more
successful when they carried a guitar case, as opposed to a gym bag or nothing at all.
Scars: That scar on your chin from when you fell off a bike could help you attract a mate.
In a study, researchers took photos of male and female undergrads.
They digitally manipulated half of the images so the subjects appeared to have facial scars
— for example, a line on the person's forehead that looked like the result of an injury.
Then the researchers recruited another group of heterosexual male and female undergrads
to rate all the people pictured based on attractiveness for both short- and long-term relationships.
Results showed that men with scars appeared slightly more attractive for short-term relationships
than men without scars.
Women, on the other hand, were perceived as equally attractive regardless of scarred faces.
Cologne: Women find wearing cologne or a signature spray attractive, but not for the reason you
think.
It doesn’t have to do with pheromones or natural odors, at least according to a paper
published.
In the study, participants who were given a spray of cologne self-reported higher confidence
and said they felt more attractive.
When a group of women were shown a silent video of the men wearing the spray, they rated
them sexier than the guys who weren't wearing any cologne.
This means that when men feel sexier and more confident, women pick up on that, and find
you more attractive.
Also, there’s the perk of actually smelling good instead of like your gym bag.
Flowers: Simply being in a room with a few vases of flowers can influence the way a woman
sees you, research suggests.
In a study, when flowers were nearby, ladies judged men as sexier and more attractive than
they did when the room was empty.
Flowers can signal romance and enhance her mood, the researchers say.
This may help her view the guy favorably.
Ability To Take Risks: Time to brush up on your CPR and sky-diving skills.
A study confirmed the prediction that women would prefer physical risk-takers, brave,
athletic and fit guys over risk-avoiders as long-term mates.
But only if the risk was taken during a selfless act.
Another experiment discovered that modern risks are considered unattractive for either
sex, while risks related to hunter-gather history are attractive when undertaken by
men.
Way Of Walking: Nothing is more important than confidence when attempting to attract
a partner.
One of the easiest ways to gauge a man's confidence is to observe how they walk down the street.
Prospective partners look first at a man’s attire and second at how they walk.
Confident people are not in a hurry, but there's a difference between meandering and walking
slowly with purpose.
Walking has plenty of health benefits.
Here’s a video titled “How Walking 15 Minutes Per Day Can Change Your Body” which
will tell you what they are.
Now back to Things that make men more attractive to women.
Confidence: This is a tricky one.
There’s a very fine line between confidence and arrogance.
Confidence is one of the top things women find attractive in men, but arrogance is one
of the biggest turnoffs.
To come across confident, don’t be afraid to share your accomplishments, but stop just
short of bragging.
Men who are confident are more than happy to tell a woman about their recent promotion,
but will quickly change the topic to ask their lady a question.
This shows us that you aren’t just interested in talking about yourself all night but you
are confident in knowing who you are.
A man who’s confident is attractive to women.
Older Appearance: A scientific study suggested that women prefer older men.
It is explained by the fact that females look for financially independent and handsome partners
who can provide for them.
As a man ages, he has more opportunities to increase his status and resources.
Some psychologists call it the "George Clooney Effect."
What is an absolute deal breaker when you are looking for a partner?
What is the one thing you loathe about your partner?
Let us know in the comments section below!