What Men Want – What Women Want

Feb 23rd, 2009 | Author: admin | Category: Fly Features
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I was recently approached by a reader (Tonya622) who wanted to share her personal views on what both men and women want as it pertains to love and relationships. Now I normally turn down guest features, but it turns out that Tonya622 happened to be a really good writer. How could I say no to that? So check out her perspective below, and let me know your thoughts.

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Men and women are quite different, which basically means that (surprise!) they are driven by different things in a mate. Having been a single woman living in Los Angeles for a while now, and being the ever-observant creature that I am, I feel that the following is pretty accurate in regard to what we want from each other.

These are the five types of women that men go for:

THE SLUT—It’s no secret that men are driven by what they see. The chicks that prance around in barely-there outfits and put themselves out there like walking sex billboards will definitely attract a man, but not for long. They think it’s cute to get sloppy drunk and flash strangers. They feel empowered by having one-night stands and getting attention from as many men as they can. Without the shenanigans of these girls, Joe Francis of ‘Girls Gone Wild’ fame would have been forced into another line of work.

THE KNOCKOUT—She’s beautiful, she’s confident, and she knows how to get what she wants. All eyes are on her when she walks into a room. Mucho points for a man’s ego. Other men wish they could have her and women are slightly intimidated by her (although they won’t admit it).

THE CHALLENGE—Men love the thrill of the hunt. They want the woman that is attractive, smart, charming … and out of their reach. The woman who doesn’t fall all over them when other women do. The woman this is nonchalant or even slightly aloof regarding the fact that this man wants her so bad. She may even be his friend, but he just can’t… quite… get there.

THE SUBMISSIVE—These are women who will make a man feel like a man. She likes for him to take the bull by the horns in the relationship and she will cater to him no matter what. He won’t have to clean/take care of the kids/cook or do much of anything because she’s like his own personal servant.

THE ONE YOU CAN TAKE HOME TO MAMA—This woman is just an all-around great catch. She gets along with his friends, understands him like no other, makes him laugh, shares his interests, stimulates his mind, maybe even lets him watch a game in peace every once in a while. She’s a keeper!

The five types of men that women go for:

THE BAD BOY—He may not have a pot to p*ss in or a window to throw it out, but, if he’s a thug or some other type of bad boy, women will want him. BAD. They’ll wanna fight other women for him. They’ll wanna be his baby mama. They’ll wanna be the one that he settles for. Guess what? This dude’s not gonna settle! He loves the attention and he’ll play a woman as long as she lets him. And if you leave him? So what. There’s another woman waiting around the corner to take your place. Turns out he’s been seeing her on the side anyway.

THE BRAINIAC—Women are turned on by a certain part of a man where the bigger, the better. I’m talking about his brain, of course! We love a man who can challenge our intellect and enlighten us on a few subjects, whether it be politics, mechanical engineering, or whatever subject matter we’re lacking knowledge in. It’s sexy when a man can hold a stimulating conversation and actually look us in the eye. It doesn’t hurt when he can answer a few questions while playing Trivial Pursuit, either.

THE CHARMER—Charisma is extremely important. Nobody wants to end up with someone who will bore them out of their skull. It’s important to us that our man is appreciated by our friends and loved ones. He should have the wit and charm to hold folks in awe for hours on end. We want to hear them say “What a great guy! I like him. When is he coming around again?”

THE KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOR—Let’s face it, women don’t like wimps. We want a man to protect us from danger, defend our honor, and carry our heavy groceries (not necessarily in that order). We want a strong man in our corner. Not that we’ll test him, but we basically want him to be able to kick someone’s butt if it comes down to that.

THE PERFECT MAN—
Does he exist? Some seem to have found him. This is the guy who fits a good chunk of the checklist items of what we want in a man. Handsome? Check. Got a job? Check. Watches chick flicks without complaining? Check. He may have some little quirks that we think are cute, but overall he’s all that, and then some. Sometimes he’s right in front of us and we don’t even realize it.

Of course there may be other types and combination of types out there, but this is just my two cents based on what I’ve seen. Good luck to you in finding what you want!

Your thoughts?

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  • http://bombchell.blogspot.com/ Bombchell

    found this funny and interesting.

    lol whatever happened to “the friend”

    hmm if the last for the men is the perfect man, for the women should be the perfect woman, or the mythical creature right?

    lovely read.

  • http://the12planet.blogspot.com 12kyle

    Interesting list…

    I dunno if the SLUT should be on the list b/c men don’t want a slut for any more than a couple of hours. LoL

    Women should be leary of the BAD BOY. Is he the type of man who you would want to father your children? Hmmmmm

    Good post!

  • blaze

    Based on what I hear from my homegirls..they like a mixture of all the types listed above..A guy thats versatile, one they can bring around to any type of functions and he can hold his own.

    Regarding the women, I prefer a woman who knows what she wants and confident enough to go get it..including the type of man she wants rather than only dealing with the cats that approach them.

  • JS

    I prefer a man with a mixture of all the types above, except the Bad Boy. (I don’t have time for that foolisheness!!)

  • http://chicknamedvick.blogspot.com Mogli

    I like a combination of all of these, even the bad boy in a way. I definitely like the charmer but if i’m being totally real with myself i’m an asshole and any guy that I really an interested in needs to be too. Sarcastic with a slightly twisted sense of humor that doesn’t easily offend. Perfect for me.

  • http://and1grad.blogspot.com and1grad

    @blaze
    “a mixture of all the types listed above..A guy thats versatile, one they can bring around to any type of functions and he can hold his own.”

    I call this “The Renaissance Man.” Its actually what I strive to be.

  • http://reinasong.blogspot.com REINA

    I think I’ve dated all except the Bad Boy. I’ve never been attracted to men of that caliber. I tend to not trust overly charismatic men.

    And I would add another category, The Provider. I earn my own, but there is something calming about falling for a guy that you know if anything were to happen to you financially, he could afford to be there for you and if so, your children. Or at least, he has the potential to become that man one day.

  • EsheBlue

    Hmm the brainiac has been a trouble spot for me. I like to be intellectually challenged but some of the ones I have encountered take that to a level of argumentative.

  • blaze

    @And 1
    I hear you bruh…and the EC are acting like they don’t like bad boys but I beg to differ based on previous discussions.

  • Purple Morning

    I have dated more Bad Boys then anyone could ever imagin. Lets just say I will be turning 27 in a few months and have decided I wanted to be with a man who really wnats to be withd me. Which from what the fly guy has listed, the man I want is not just one man, but actually a mixture. I am a woman with many qualities above. I just have not been or wish to be the slut.

  • Purple Morning

    @ Everyoone, What it do? I got a question that need a guys prespective. What would you label a woman who you have been talking to everyday, somedays even for hours on end and you have sex in the first week, what would you label her?

  • blaze

    @Purple
    Sounds like the dude has made the effort in getting to know you by taking the time to get to know.

    IMO just because a woman sleeps with me right doesn’t mean she’s a slut..Could be a few things..I just happen to say some slick shit that night; she knew what she wanted; and she was confident she could handle it emotionally.

    Making a man wait for a certain period of time doesn’t guarantee anything either but perhaps some resentment..but if she’s worth it, we’ll wait

  • Just A Thought

    I didn’t know women really liked thugs. When I dealt w/ bad boys, I wanted ones with a clean criminal history. The “badness” usually had to do with their suitability (or lack thereof) for a relationship. Thugs went out of style when Tupac got shot.

    But anyway, bad boys are fun if you just wanna have fun… I mean, if you aren’t ready to get married (or settle into a serious relationship), then by all means grab a disease free bad boy and have at it!

    But, as far a relationship goes, I’d like a piece of the brainiac, the knight in shining armor, and a small piece of the charmer. Throw in Reina’s provider, a lil bit of the mythical “friend”, and viola, you have the perfect man. I’m not too much swayed by a guy that super charming, because if he’s always charming the pants off of people, then he is very likely full of BS and/or lying. Liars are a no-no.

  • blaze

    @J
    In your opinion, outside of “their lack of suitability for a relationship”, constitutes a “bad boy” or a “Thug”?

  • http://adopefiend.blogspot.com Dope Fiend

    Really good read.

    I remember a dude said he didnt ant to be with em because i was a “good girl”?

    maybe the bad girl should be on there.
    lol

    xoxo

  • Just A Thought

    Bad boy is usually whorish, someone who can break your heart but not much else – no thieves, women-beaters, liars, etc.

    Thugs, in my mind, are the dudes involved in various criminal activities. In the hood, they are the dope boys, the dudes who are trying to stay on the street, the dudes whose line of work involves “straightening” out a person who can’t pay the local bookie, etc.

    I’ve met a dude (white) who was pulling financial scams, and I guess that would be a thug. I think I pretty much lump anyone who has a high probability for being arrested as a thug, and whorish dudes as bad boys.

  • SterlingSky

    @ blaze I always agree with the theory that a time doesn’t say u will still be even if it is late or early.

  • http://milly-o.blogspot.com/ Milly

    I thought this was well written, I give it an A plus

  • blaze

    @Sterling
    I agree..because I agree with the theory that most women already have their mind made up in the first 3-5 minutes if they would consider sleeping with a man or not. The decision is already made up unless he talks himself out of some nookie.

  • writerlikenoother

    i must say. this is pretty good. Pretty good!

  • justmavis

    Great read…but I try not to label & box men. I take each individual as they come… Bcz that prince charming may really be a bad boy in disguise… That thug may actually be an intellegent guy. I talk to all types but I know EXACTLY what I will & will not tolerate.

  • http://myspace.com/misschelsea724 *Miss Chelsea*

    **(kinda) off topic alert**
    BLAZE!!!! I bought the Diary of a Tired Black Man video and it’s LIFE CHANGING…

    U were right…I’m glad I checked it out…its made a world of difference…

  • Nicki=Maxwell Fan

    I would be a combination of the three types of women-The Knockout,The Challenge(Mos Def), and the one you take home to mama and the rest of the family too.

    I would love to meet a BRAINIAC! I live for a challenge!!!
    I run into Bad boys everyday…I already have a “friend” that is quite a charmer :)

  • http://randomthoughts-alphafemale.blogspot.com TaurusLady

    I have zero tolerance for bad boys, never liked them, even as a teenager. I used to look for the “knight in shining armor” type, but then again that was at a point in my life where I was a bit disillusioned about relationships and I was kinda longing for a guy to come and whisk me away. But what I’m really, really looking for is a brainiac. I LOVES ME a brainiac!!! Having a stimulating conversation is the best thing ever. Knowledge is sexy, but unfortunately it’s also underrated. I guess the “perfect man” would be a mixture of brainiac and artistic, with a sprinkle of “knight in shining armor” :-D

  • SterlingSky

    @ blaze, very true! I think so many women are looking tobe wifey and wherelike we have to follow these rules. I amlike have fun along the way, please u and if the person walks away because u pleased u then say peace.

  • Ice crima

    I personally like the NERD aka the THE BRAINIAC! I love a man who can teach me something, it’s so sexy not to mention great for conversation. But a cool nerd, not a geek. You know the engineer that listens to all music, is cultured, has his own swagg, humorous (not corny) and can do his thing intimately!

    Where Art Thou???? LMAO

  • Just A Thought

    I wonder how many women really like a brainiac? I mean, most men that are seriously intellectual, usually need some work in the presentation department. They may have the raw goods, but Lord Jesus do they need to be refined! And I say this because I was in a technical major in college, and a technical field afterwards, and the guys who were good people got REJECTED for the pretenders who copied the good guys’ homework. I mean, you caught the early photos of President Obama, and both he and the First Lady said that when they met, she was NOT impressed by the window dressing. And I’m willing to bet he was a tad bit awkward growing up. So, ladies, be real, if you really want a brainiac (and not some pompous A-hole who just plays one on the weekends), then grab the nearest not-so-suave engineer/scientist/historian, and get him to the nearest tailor asap.

  • blaze

    @Sterling
    I agree…IMO people take dating a lil too serious initially and never enjoy the ride of getting to know someone. If people learned how to ask the right questions up front and was patient enough to see how they act in certain situations…a lot of drama could be avoided

    @Chelz
    Glad you looked past the title and enjoyed the flick…I think everyone who comments on this site should check it out…

    @ J
    Most grown women can look past the exterior (i.e. clothing) and appreciate what a man is really about. Any guy can go out and buy fly wears but still have nothing to offer. If Michelle Obama looked at it as you do….well… she wouldn’t be first “lady” now would she?

  • Lamico aka LL

    After reading this I think some women like “The Challenge” too. The one that is unavailable, unable to show emotions,fear of commitment, and the one that you try to prove that your a good catch but he can’t see it or ignore it because he is too blinded by his own views aka stubborness. Some women still think they can can change men, therefore making a guy an unattainable challenge.

  • Lamico aka LL

    @J.A.T
    I for one love a brainiac, the square , average guys. Their demeanor are more tolerable to me because they way to get to me is through mental stimulation.Hell I’m a brainiac myself

  • Lamico aka LL

    @blaze and chelsea
    Who directed the movie? I heard a co-worker mention it before. Is it a movie or a docmentary?

  • blaze

    @LL
    Tim Alexander is the Director..it includes both plot and documentary..they both tie together to get all the points across.

  • Just A Thought

    @ blaze:

    Homie, you missed the point of my post, so let me break it down for you.

    Most people look at the exterior. And I hear a lot of women say that they really want a smart guy, but they don’t actively seek out the smart guy because 9 times out of 10, he comes in a package that really isn’t that eye-catching. My use of the First Couple as an example was to show that looking past the exterior, past the first impression, can yield what you’ve been looking for all along.

    And before you start pontificating more on your wrong assumption that I don’t look past the exterior, let me also state for the record that I, like 99% of the human population, has a preference of what I’m looking for physically. A man possessing these traits would catch my eye. However, what catches my attention is his personality, intelligence, and character. Not one of my SOs has been my idea of physical perfection, but each had a particular character/personality trait that attracted me more than their looks. As I’ve said before, I’ll date ugly before I date stupid.

  • Just A Thought

    @ Lamico:

    I definitely agree. Mental stimulation is key. I need someone who doesn’t balk at my nerdiness, who gets my brand of wit, and has something more to talk about than what’s on TV.

  • blaze

    @J
    Generally most women don’t “actively” seek out men they consider dating rather if it’s based on physical or intelligence, the man in most cases chooses, pursues, or actively approaches the woman in most cases.

    When was the last time you actively approached a man, booked him and turned it into a lasting relationship……homie?

  • Lamico aka LL

    @ Blaze
    I agree with you on that one, a guy friend of mine told me the type of men that I’m attracted are probably to passive,shy,or not aggressive enough to approach me so I should be open to approach them.

  • Just A Thought

    I’m not really a fan of seeking out men, because in my experience, it freaks them out and they devalue the relationship. I did, however, “seek out” my second relationship. We lasted a little under two years, things got pretty serious, but in the end it didn’t work out. It didn’t really put me off of being more assertive in the dating game, but it’s my preference to let a dude be the primary aggressor. I’ll let him know I’m interested, but he is the man, and I firmly believe men need to show some initiative, even if it’s responding to an inquiry on my part.

  • Just A Thought

    And women do too seek out men. Our methods are different from the ones that guys use. But all women know how to place themselves in the proximity of the men that they want, flirt, smile, catch his eye, all that jazz. Most don’t walk up to a dude and say “hey shawty, let me get them digits”

  • Lamico aka LL

    @ J.A.T
    You read my mind what I was thinking when my friend told me that. I’m not a persuer because some men wouldn’t know how to handle it.They can take it the wrong way like your being too dominant as a woman or they can abuse the situation and will just let you take charge all the time through out the relationship resulting in (too much work or one sided) because the way you started it off by the simple approach and how you came across it can backfire sometimes. Its a pro and a con to it.

  • blaze

    As many times we have to go out and approach women, most men would welcome the opporutnity to see a woman show some intiative. Just positioning yourself in the proximity is some High School ish…..“hey shawty, let me get them digits”…not sure what social scenes you frequent..If a guy fits your “preference”..Why not just introduce yourself?

    Men that I know view a woman who shows intiative as confident and one that knows what she wants. None of my relationships have never been valued by the intial approach…they’ve been based on how compatable we were.

  • http://www.myspace.com/fabielicious81 fabie

    I, too, would like a combination of the types cited above.
    I agree, Reina “I tend to not trust overly charismatic men.” I have come not to trust those because they know how women flock to them and they will do everything to keep looking good(not just physically; character wise)/get what what they want. Some, not all (i hope).
    LOL @ Mogli. I like how you put that. There is nothing better than a smartass/sarcastic man *sigh*

  • Lamico aka LL

    Basically if a women shows interest in a man by smiling, making eye contact,and start a open conversation, that is a subliminal invite for a guy to take advantage of and go for it.

  • Just A Thought

    @ blaze:

    Unbunch your knickers, the shawty thing was a joke. If I use a line like that, please believe I’m bored and entertaining myself. Who wants a dude that responds to shawty? (although I am in the backwaters of north FL with three institutions of higher education, so the line probably would work, SMH).

    And first impressions do count. They may not set the tone of the relationship, but the first five minutes of conversation can yield a lot of useful information about that person.

    @ Lamico:

    There definitely a lot of pros and cons to it. When I have approached guys, I’ve pretty much introduced myself and started a conversation. Usually, they initiate the exchange of info, setting up the next meeting, etc. If I’m in a rush I may do it, but that has happened twice in my life. I feel like a dude should be able to read some cues. I mean, he has to do some work. Just like when a man approaches a woman, he wants her to exhibit some positive reaction that shows she’s interested.

  • blaze

    @LL
    On the flip side I have plenty of single homegirls dying to meet a dude and they continue to walk around looking tough but continue to say that men are “intimidated” by them. Its not that, some nights we don’t feel like fighting through all that. Some nights we would like to chill from being the aggressor and get chosen..just a few. So at the least show some eye contact..

  • Lamico aka LL

    @ Blaze
    Gotcha

  • blaze

    @LL
    Are you in the DMV area?

  • http://myspace.com/misschelsea724 *Miss Chelsea*

    @Blaze

    yeah…so once again my opinion and view on this men and women game has shifted and made me even less interested in enetering it becuz now I know how men view women like me…

    but good points in this post ppl…go LL and JAT and the rest of the EC…

  • blaze

    @Chelz
    Are you considered as one to have the Angry Black Woman Syndrom?

  • http://myspace.com/misschelsea724 *Miss Chelsea*

    good afternoon ppl by the way

  • http://myspace.com/misschelsea724 *Miss Chelsea*

    @Blaze

    i would say no…no ABS for me…I know good men exist bur I just dont have the capacity to attract and BE attracted to these men

  • Lamico aka LL

    @ Blaze
    DMV area?

  • blaze

    @Chelz
    In time that will come…Glad you took the intiative to check it out. It had my homegirls pondering about how they act towards men after hearing the comments throughout the movie.

    @LL
    I’ll take that as a no. DMV is short for DC, Maryland and Virginia area

  • http://chicknamedvick.blogspot.com Mogli

    I can honestly say that I have dated my fair share of bad boys. But even the ‘good’ ones were still assholes. But the majority of these bad boys I dated I was still a teenager. I have no desire or tolerance for anyone like that anymore. I just feel like i’m too grown for that bs.

  • Lamico aka LL

    @Blaze
    I’am a Bama girl, lol.

  • Awesome Rabe

    This was a good read, esp everyones comments. I used to approach guys all of the time and it used to work in my favor. Now a days, IDK what is up with the men around my city LOL. I have always believed that a closed mouth doesn’t get fed but I know that everyone can’t handle a female making the first move. So I feel trapped between a rock and a hard place sometimes.

    @ Blaze, what are the right questions to ask initially? Im just curious LOL.

  • http://na supriya

    i think this is all rubbish…………