If you're single, it can often seem like other guys have all the luck. The world seems to be full of couples, and looking at the guy who's dating someone you wish you were dating, often you'll wonder -- "What does he have that I don't?"
Some guys will say, "Women always go for jerks, and nice guys finish last," as a means of dismissing men that women find attractive. And while it may be true that some women are into the stereotypical mysterious bad boy who's emotionally unavailable and treats them poorly, most women would rather date someone with positive qualities to bring to the relationship.
So if you're a man interested in dating women and being the best possible partner to them, knowing which qualities women find most attractive can be a crucial step in moving from single to being in a relationship.
You don't want to waste your time on things most women don't actually care that much about -- like getting a shredded gym body or having tons of money -- while neglecting the things that matter most, like listening, being honest and having a good sense of humor.
There's an old trope that says that it's difficult to figure out what women want and that women are notoriously hard to please.
You can decide whether that's a boring stereotype or the cold, hard truth, but all the women we asked about this issue were decisive about what they wanted out of a man, and the same themes cropped up again and again in those conversations.
We distilled these desirable traits down to 10 core qualities that women repeatedly rated as the primary things they look for in a man.
Every single one of us have areas we can improve on, so don't despair if all these traits sound like a lofty target. All you need to do is make a good faith effort to be a solid partner; improving gradually in all of the above areas.
The plus-side is that the qualities on this list will make you a more well-rounded, well-liked person in general, so it's not just something to do to improve your chances of landing a date or getting into a relationship -- do it for yourself, too, to simply help you become a better man.