“He’s a grown-up. A guy who spends his day reading comic books, playing video games and eating Hungry Man entrees hasn’t quite learned the art of being a grown-up. Maybe he’s looking for that future wife to whip him into shape, but do you want to take on that responsibility? Take a look at the little…”— Kara Pound, datingadvice.com
“He understands that the healthiest couples are not attached at the hip. Rather, the healthiest couples live their own lives, having experiences they can then share with each other the next time they’re together.”— Steph Auteri, huffingtonpost.com
“He’s willing to try anything with you, no matter how odd or terrifying. He goes to a ‘cuddle party’ with you because you need to do a write-up on it, even though he feels totally creeped out. He takes a hoop dance class with you, even though he suspects you’re trying to emasculate him. He dresses up…”— Steph Auteri, huffingtonpost.com
“He loves your cats. Or at he least pretends to. Or at the very least he doesn’t complain (too much) when, within one week of meeting you, every article of clothing he owns looks like it’s growing a beard.”— Steph Auteri, huffingtonpost.com
“He’s kind to the wait staff/bartender/valet. Does he thank the parking attendant as he hands over his keys? Does he make polite small talk with not only the waiter but the busboys, too? Consider these behaviors to be your good-guy alert.”— Lisa Lombardi, match.com
“His phone is turned off. Unless he’s an on-call surgeon or volunteer fireman, that smartphone should be nowhere in sight.”— Lisa Lombardi, match.com
“Your date lasts for hours. In that quintessential romantic comedy, you always see the two soulmates closing the bar together at 2 am without even realizing all the time that has passed. While your date may not be exactly like that, having it go on for hours past when you thought it’d end is a great…”— Courtney Dercqu, elitedaily.com
“You genuinely want to see him again. You know you’re potentially stumbling across your next relationship when you want to text the person as soon as you get home.”— Courtney Dercqu, elitedaily.com
“He gives you eye contact. He’s not staring around the room and showing he’s disinterested. He’s not avoiding eye contact with you because he’s nervous or insecure about himself. He’s showing he’s confident in who he is and that he respects what you’re saying, even if you’re telling him why Charmande…”— Courtney Dercqu, elitedaily.com
“He keeps to his word. If he says he’s going to be there at five, he’s there at five. If he says he’ll get back to you about being free on Friday, he’ll actually get back to you. Beware the man who makes promises he can’t keep.”— Milo Todd, hardlinechat.com
“He isn’t cruel to you. Relationships are built on trust, love, and mutual respect. If he ever hits you, threatens you, puts you down, calls you names, or plays mind games with you, then you need to get out. Now.”— Milo Todd, hardlinechat.com
“He doesn’t have to own a house or drive a fancy car or have a college degree or wear nothing but tailored suits. He just needs to know what he wants to do in life and is trying to make that a reality. Regardless of fashion, class, or economic status, anybody who’s doing their best to achieve their d…”— Milo Todd, hardlinechat.com
“He wants you to succeed. A good boyfriend isn’t looking for a woman to play a role in his play, he wants you to be happy in your own life as well as the one you share with him.”— Kate Ferguson, thebolde.com
“He's consistent. A good boyfriend isn’t hot one day and cool the next; he’s consistent with his feelings toward you so you know he’s not about to bolt at any given moment.”— Kate Ferguson, thebolde.com
“He entertains you. Whether he’s got a great sense of humor or you just think his hobbies are interesting, he’s not boring you when you hang out.”— Kate Ferguson, thebolde.com
“He’s trustworthy. You feel safe being open and honest with him and are not afraid of him violating that trust or using anything against you. You trust that he won’t leave you unexpectedly, that he is genuine, that he does mean what he says. You don’t feel an underlying sense of suspicion, like he ha…”— Sabrina Alexis, anewmode.com
“He is there for you when you need him, even if it’s inconvenient for him.”— Sabrina Alexis, anewmode.com
“How did he go about planning the date? Did he take charge, pick a nice place that’s easy for you and set a time? Then you’re looking at a dude with some serious BF-potential. Did he ask you to plan it? Pick a place by his apartment? Not confirm anything solid until day of? Then you’re dealing with a…”— Patti Stanger, pattiknows.com
“He cares about you. He cares how you feel. He cares about your feelings. He cares about what’s important to you. He’s there to support you. He has your back.”— Blaine Barrington, girlgetsgreatguy.com