Wednesday, 25 May 2011

Further to this 'real' man thing...

I did some Googling to find out what women think maketh a 'real' man, here's some of their answers:

“A real man knows that the little considerations make a world of difference. In other words, he’ll put in the effort to always make you feel special.” - Kellie, 30
“A real man accepts your faults and loves you with his whole heart anyway.” - Kaleo, 30
“A real man is a gentle man who treats a woman like a queen.” - Lucy, 40
“A real man is kind and puts my needs first.” - Jessica, 33
“A real man is a man who is strong on the outside but can show his sensitive side to both man and woman without feeling like a wimp or a pushover.” - Mirriam, 38
“A real man treats a woman with the utmost respect. Even when he’s angry, he can still treat her with love and kindness.” - Jessie, 29
A real man doesn’t need to get attention from women other than his girlfriend to feel good about himself.” - Cece, 23
“A real man is faithful, honest, open and takes your feelings into consideration.” - Selma, 31
“A real man is willing to learn what’s important to a woman.” - Kayla, 28
“A real man is willing to make the effort to communicate, to romance and to love.” - Jenni, 27
“A real man knows that what really counts in a woman goes beyond a perfect body. He know what will make his partnership last is being with someone who can enrich his life with her intelligence, humility, femininity, confidence and, most importantly, her love.” - Eva, 30.
“A real man isn’t threatened by a strong woman. In fact, he reveres her.” - Kaitlyn, 29

Now does that sound more like someone who might be the type to want to surrender himself to male chastity, or does it sound like your typical 'Alpha Male'?

The article finishes with this insightful passage...

Interestingly enough, when I polled several male friends of mine, most of them first answered that physical strength was a determining factor in what made a “real man.” They also thought women were looking for that. No women, however, made that distinction, which just goes to show you how differently both genders understand the wants and needs of the other. But all is not lost. One reader, a man no less, had a wonderful answer to what makes a “real man.”

“A real man is one who can be honest with himself and others that he is not always a real man.” - Jeff, 42

Jeff says that putting up a front will do nothing but inhibit communication, personal growth and intimacy from developing in a relationship.


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