Don't Try and Make Him Stay, Worry About You Being The Type Of Woman He Never Wants To Leave

“As clichéd as it is, some men want to be caretakers ... but even the strongest of men want a soft place to fall. He wants to know that you'll support him and stand by him in his life choices, whether it's changing careers or moving to a new city. Show your support in small gestures.”

— Alexandra Churchill, yourtango.com

“You are able to embody being beautifully empowered and independent while being receptive and appreciative of what your man wants to give you. You are easy to contribute to.”

— Stephanie St.Claire, medium.com

“A woman who is loyal is a keeper; a woman who always has her eye out for the next best thing is a throwback.”

— Steve Harvey, amazon.com

“Being truly beautiful has nothing to do with what you look like, but everything to do with who you are.”

— Anthony D'Ambrosio, elitedaily.com

“A relationship is solid when you're able to relax with each other.”

— Alexandra Churchill, yourtango.com

“Like women, men want a life partner who will be trustworthy, faithful and reliable. They want a wife who will stand by their side and, considering divorce rates, it’s no surprise that dependability would continue to be attractive.”

— Jenna Goudreau, forbes.com

“What men want in a girlfriend is a woman who can stand as his equal. So be the smart.”

— Alexandra Churchill, yourtango.com

“Both men and women consistently cite emotional stability and maturity as one of the most attractive traits in a potential spouse. While men often fall victim to the stereotype of prioritizing physical attraction, when it comes to a potential wife, they want a woman who is grounded and secure in hers…”

— Jenna Goudreau, forbes.com

“Take it from the guys, nothing is sexier than a woman who's comfortable in her own skin.”

— Alexandra Churchill, yourtango.com

“You don’t need to fall in love with a man, you need to fall in love with yourself. He becomes an extension of how you care for yourself.”

— Cat Volz, amazon.com

“A woman’s education and intelligence are more attractive to men than ever before.”

— Jenna Goudreau, forbes.com

“I like a girl to be confident going into a date, even if it's the first one. The normal guy-girl interactions on initial outings usually fall somewhere between awkward and really awkward (which is understandable, especially if it's a blind date), so having a girl go the opposite route not only makes…”

— Alex S, cosmopolitan.com

“Sociability: Because today’s married couples are more likely to be friends and have mutual circles of friends, it makes sense that this has become a more attractive characteristic.”

— Jenna Goudreau, forbes.com

“A Game Changer doesn’t stand out because she’s doing what men want women to do, she stands out because she doesn’t give a fuck about what a man wants her to do. She’s confident in her skin, and because she reaches the level of truth where she can project power without running her mouth, a man knows…”

— G.L. Lambert, amazon.com

“Good Looks: modern marriages are more likely based on love and attraction rather than practicalities (like wealth or status), physical attractiveness is more desirable.”

— Jenna Goudreau, forbes.com

“Ambition and Industriousness: Despite the pervasive stereotype that men are intimidated by ambitious women, men rank this trait ahead of others”

— Jenna Goudreau, forbes.com

“A woman who commands respect is a keeper; a woman who lets men get away with disrespecting her is a throwback.”

— Steve Harvey, amazon.com

“Your weight is correlated with how high quality of a wife or girlfriend you can be. If you are mindful about what you put into your body (including alcohol or drugs) and the way you care for it over time, this indicates that you place a high value on your worth.”

— Cat Volz, amazon.com

“We love a woman who can plan that life with us.”

— Anthony D'Ambrosio, elitedaily.com

“You have a well-rounded life that you’ve created for yourself that includes healthy friendships and an outlet for service.”

— Stephanie St.Claire, medium.com

“You should feel comfortable in your own sexuality... and expressing that sensually to your man.”

— Alexandra Churchill, yourtango.com

“Because at the end of the day, all we care about is looks! No one falls in love with your personality at first sight!”

— Gerald Butler, Mike, amazon.com

“Would I be proud to introduce this person as my partner? When you get into a new relationship, eventually, you’ll have to introduce them to everyone in your life. Are you excited about this? If the answer is no, I’d run.”

— Patrick Banks, lifehack.org

“Does this person bring out the best in me? How do you feel when you’re with them? How do you behave? Are you able to be your complete self?”

— PATRICK BANKS, lifehack.org

“In today's society, there's something called social media, and it's basically your résumé for men. Where you go, whom you go with, what you say and how you say it reflects you as an individual.”

— Anthony D'Ambrosio, elitedaily.com

“Do they share my morals? How do they treat other people in their life? How do they look at the world? What are they passionate about? And if you’re looking to settle down with this person: What will they teach their children? Is it the same thing you would want your own children to learn?”

— PATRICK BANKS, lifehack.org

“Men appreciate women who value themselves, because it generally means that those women are happy with who they are and place a premium on their self-worth.”

— Steve Harvey, amazon.com

“We prefer the woman who's sitting home, reading a book as opposed to getting drunk with her friends on the weekends; we prefer the one who's life is kept more low-key, as it makes her more intriguing.”

— Anthony D'Ambrosio, elitedaily.com

“A woman who can adapt to any situation thrown at her— she can hold her own at the PTA meeting, in the boardroom, in a restaurant, at a sporting event— is a keeper; a woman who can’t put together a coherent sentence or makes it clear she has no interest in doing so is a throwback.”

— Steve Harvey, amazon.com

“One study showed that men are more attracted to responsive women, and women who were kind and warm right off the bat. That doesn't mean being over-the-top eager—you don't have to laugh at his jokes if they're not funny—but it's definitely OK to respond to that text in a timely manner, or tell him ho…”

— Womens Health Mag, womenshealthmag.com