Knowing what to look for in a man can be difficult, especially if your past relationships are confusing you about what you want in your man. Not to mention, the fact that the point of dating is to lead to marriage, or a serious relationship or partnership. Meaning, you want to make sure you know what you are looking for before you head into the relationship so you can avoid any heartbreak later on down the road. You are ready to meet Mr. Right. Now all you have to do is find him, but first, you have to know what to look for in the man you want. Of course, this will vary for every woman, due to preferences and types. However, there are many things that tons of women agree are a must have in a man.
Here are qualities to look for in a man in order to have a long, happy, and amazing loving relationship.
He cares: Having a man who cares about you is vital for every relationship. You need someone who will do everythng he can in order to show you that he actually cares and to actually act out his caring tendencies even when you are sick, or just feeling down. He supports you: A man who supports what you do in life is a keeper. Of course, he may not always agree with what you do, but he will always be in your corner cheering you on and helping you. This is great to have as he will support you in career choices, matters of health, your life, your opinions, and every other choice you chose to make.
Honesty is the best policy: Having an honest man is also a must. If your man isn't honest then you need to keep looking for a new one, because if he lies about small things, he'll lie about big things as well.
He's loyal: Another thing you need to look for in a man is his loyalty. I'm not saying you should test this by setting up a trap of sorts, but you should just look at his traits, behavior, and listen to what he says and how he says it.
He will surprise you: The element of surprise is very telling, and is a must, to look for in a man. A man who will surprise you with cute, sweet, or romantic gestures is something that is priceless. It will also strengthen your relationship, but not because of the material items you get or the amount of money he spends taking you out. Even the smallest of surprises are the best ones because it means he saw what he bought for you and just thought of you, or he was thinking of you and wanted to take you somewhere and do something for you. No matter the surprise, it's something your man should do for you as it will tell you how he feels about you.
He will help you: No matter what is going on in your life, he will be there to help you by supporting you verbally, emotionally, or physically. That is something you must have in a man. If he is selfish, doesn't care enough to help you, and doesn't know that you need help (even if you don't vocalize it), then he is not a keeper. (Excerpt)
The writer is a lifestyle contributor at www.youqueen.com