What (men) do women want?

TownHall.com ^ | 8/25/03 | Suzanne Fields

[kattracks]

Do conservative women look for different qualities of masculinity in men than liberal women do? Is sex appeal not so much in the eye, but in a point of view? Do young Republicans and young Democrats have different ideas about "hooking up" (which is what young people call pairing off).

Like everything else in the soft science of psychology, it depends on the interpretation you read. Data can be dada. My favorite survey of the season was made by the Independent Women's Forum, a conservative woman's organization that contends with radical feminism with long red nails, good looks, educated smarts and a sense of humor. At the end of every summer, IWF interviews Capitol Hill interns who work in congressional offices during their summer vacations.

[chris1]

I'll second that question!

[Hat-Trick]

Just lucky, I guess. Even a blind pig finds an acorn now and again.

Seriously, I believe that next to the gift of eternal life, Mrs. Hat-Trick is the greatest blessing God has given me. I had very little to do with it, because I surely would have messed it up. After much prayer with supplication and thanksgiving, I knew I'd better ask her to marry me. Thankfully, He told her to say yes.

Hat-Trick

[Hat-Trick]

I agree with much of this, and have seen it as well. I'm a firm believer in "you get what you settle for", and most of these women settle for far less than they deserve. The sluts have made it harder for the good girls. Conversely, most men settle for far less than they deserve, and being men - not gifted with much patience, jump into relationships that they shouldn't for the sake of sex or having someone to sleep with. Don't get me wrong - sex is incredibly important, but there has to be something more for any marriage to survive, let alone flourish.

[b9]

>>> constantly investing herself in the lives of those she loves <<<

That has to be one of the most profound observations of unselfish love.

As my old license plate said:
UR B2FUL

[HairOfTheDog]

I like men that don't badmouth women. In forums or otherwise!

[July 4th]

Women, a movie.

[chris1]

I am not trying to bad mouth women, I am making observations that you would be hard pressed to deny. Second, many women freepers should take lessesons from what we guys are saying. Whether you like what we say or not. Many women are unhappy and unfulfilled because of their own attitudes and behaviors, not because of the men, the world, or fate. When many women begin to wise up to the fact that they are acting in a way that will undeniably get them hurt, maybe things will start to change.

[fml]

Normal guys in the middle aren't particularly well liked it seems.---

You've got to do better than that, define "normal".

[holdmuhbeer]

bump for later

[HairOfTheDog]

Ha! - I do deny! I also like men who don't lecture me when they don't even know me! If you knew me better, you would know that right now I am one of the happiest people I know, and you would know that I have a very good instincts for spotting nice people.

I responded to a general tone on the thread, not you in particular... THE least attractive trait in anyone is bitterness ... If bitterness is what comes to the surface first when you think of women and post about them, it will always show. These threads depress me. Because of the anger, condescension and bitterness that surfaces all aimed at 'women'. Jeeesh. I have known a lot of men and women in my life, and you know, every single one of them is different. Some had similar strengths and weaknesses, some had different ones, some had more of one than the other.

Perhaps the mistake people make is treating people like you already know everything about them and have them all figured out.

Bitter people repel the type of people that could possibly improve their outlook, and attract what?

[Monty22]

heheh, well me of course :)

[SouthParkRepublican]

Bump

[chris1]

It has nothing to do with bitterness. Although we would really like to think that everyone is different, the truth is that patterns of behavior are common and get repeated. These patterns of behavior often transcend are ability to truly think about our actions before we take them. Many men will certainly tell you this about being with women for only sex without looking at other factors.

[chris1]

It has nothing to do with bitterness. Although we would really like to think that everyone is different, the truth is that patterns of behavior are common and get repeated. These patterns of behavior often transcend are ability to truly think about our actions before we take them. Many men will certainly tell you this about being with women for only sex without looking at other factors.

[HairOfTheDog]

Word salad.

Analyze to your heart's content over here... I have a nice guy asking me to go for a walk!

[najida]

I agree with Hair of the Dog that this thread as bit of 'Woman Bashing' in it...

The bizarre thing, is this is word for word EXACTLY like the man bashing thread happening on a mostly female board ;) I know of....

I am cracking up because both sides are saying the same things (just about)....Makes ya wonder.

Some folks so bitter their spit could melt lead. People have expectations that the others didn't know about. And it seems both thought that the relationship would just 'work' without work.

I don't have all the answers, but I do know that the only person that can make me happy is me.

[HairOfTheDog]

I hereby vow to avoid 'the trouble with men' vs. 'the trouble with women' threads and the people they attract! I vow to not read them, comment on them or let them rain on my sunny disposition!

[chris1]

AGREED!!!!!!!!!!!

[b9]

>>>women...acting in a way that will undeniably get them hurt<<<

You are so right.

Women have so much more power for good than they realize ...
Imagine if no woman ever again put up with bad behavior in their man (or brother or son)...there'd be some massive changes!
I don't like man bashing, period.
Men are awesome! ;o)

[Monty22]

It really is a deficiency of both genders. Lots of people (myself included) go after bad people for them. It's just human nature sometimes.