“You look sexy and vivacious and artsy and, like, young-wife material but, like, taut and teasy still. It’s a perfect combo.”— Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello, Ilana Wexler, Ilana Glazer, imdb.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
“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
“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
“Keep things open and honest in your relationship. A little white lie over flirty texts with an old guy friend from college can spiral out of control very quickly into a full-blown fight.”— Alexandra Churchill, yourtango.com
“You should feel comfortable in your own sexuality... and expressing that sensually to your man.”— Alexandra Churchill, yourtango.com
“A relationship is solid when you're able to relax with each other.”— Alexandra Churchill, yourtango.com
“What men want in a girlfriend is a woman who can stand as his equal. So be the smart.”— Alexandra Churchill, yourtango.com
“Take it from the guys, nothing is sexier than a woman who's comfortable in her own skin.”— 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
“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
“A woman’s education and intelligence are more attractive to men than ever before.”— Jenna Goudreau, forbes.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
“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