What do women want from men emotionally

[georgeblack]

I am mostly addressing this question to women 35 and up. But what do women want? The strong silent type? Men who cry easily? Men who can turn it off and on? "Just be yourself" isn't a good answer. Both men and women both rarely want you just to be yourself.

I'm early 50s and back in the dating pool. And still clueless.

 

[parodyluvr75]

I am mostly addressing this question to women 35 and up. But what do women want? The strong silent type? Men who cry easily? Men who can turn it off and on? "Just be yourself" isn't a good answer. Both men and women both rarely want you just to be yourself.

I'm early 50s and back in the dating pool. And still clueless.

ones who tell the truth and aren't hung up on some chick the knew 20 years ago who ground their heart up like hamburger.

 

[smoothg103rd]

ones who tell the truth and aren't hung up on some chick the knew 20 years ago who ground their heart up like hamburger.

Sounds like you got cheated on.

 

[parodyluvr75]

Sounds like you got cheated on.

yeah, so... I have talked about it several times on the boards, not a big secret.

 

[smoothg103rd]

yeah, so...

I extend my sympathy

 

[parodyluvr75]

I extend my sympathy

shit happens.

 

[Apple_of_Eden]

gb: Can you easily answer that same question when it comes to men?

 

[CandiCame]

You know what I love the most about women?

The way you can apply a broad blanket statement and get it to apply to half the global population.

 

[smoothg103rd]

shit happens.

I agree.

 

[dolf]

You know what I love the most about women?

The way you can apply a broad blanket statement and get it to apply to half the global population.

 

[georgeblack]

Can you easily answer that same question when it comes to men?

Yes, women who can love and be loved. Not always easy to find both in the same person.

But to be more specific I women who are emotionally honest. And who want that honesty in return. At this point in my life, I want a little passion. I don't want to settle and I don't want someone to settle for me.

 

[spacekowboy]

A paycheck and a big wang. That's pretty much it.

 

[Que]

gb: Can you easily answer that same question when it comes to men?

Yes. Men want to be emotionally validated about their attractiveness. This is accomplished, primarily, through fellatio.

Yes, women who can love and be loved. Not always easy to find both in the same person.

But to be more specific I women who are emotionally honest. And who want that honesty in return. At this point in my life, I want a little passion. I don't want to settle and I don't want someone to settle for me.

This stands out to me. As you try to get back in the groove of approaching and courting women, do not settle. Always approach the woman you are the most attracted to not the one you think you should "practice" on.

Your percentage of esteem building interactions will actually go up the more attractive the woman is to you. If you are settling, you aren't committed to the exchange and it shows. Women like to feel attractive and that's a whole lot easier to convey if you are strongly attracted. Second, the more attractive a woman is, paradoxically the fewer guys hit on them because most lack testicular fortitude.

The one you "settle for" has already got her rejection patter down. The attractive one will be more gracious about it if you aren't what she is looking for, and you usually get a nice smile out of the attempt.

 

[Queersetti]

Oops, wrong thread.


Carry on.

 

[marshalt]

Money.

 

[ms_ann_thrope]

If the real you sucks you might have to be someone else.

 

[Tryharder62]

I am 48. I want a man to listen to me. Not try to fix things... just listen. I would love to be able to tell a person anything.

 

[Killswitch]

Oops, wrong thread.


Carry on.

lol

I am 48. I want a man to listen to me. Not try to fix things... just listen. I would love to be able to tell a person anything.

Men like to fix stuff.

 

[Tryharder62]

Men like to fix stuff.

I know LOL

 

[FGB]

I am 48. I want a man to listen to me. Not try to fix things... just listen. I would love to be able to tell a person anything.

I really do think that was one of the hardest things I had to learn.

Many men are raised from child hood to solve problems especially for women.

I had to learn two very important things...

A woman talking is not asking for you to solve a problem, even if the answer to it is clear and simple to you.

When I do help someone it is because I really want to and have their permission.

Unless it is life and death...

 

[Noor]

I want someone who is solid, who I know will deal with things when needed, who makes me laugh, who challenges me and I challenge them to be more than we are without each other, someone who looks at life with me as an adventure, someone who is just as okay with holding my hair back when I am sick as they are making breakfast and walking with me. One who can look at obstacles and make directional changes if needed so we can go forward together. Unconditional acceptance on the part of both parties as long as neither are being cruel or malicious. Someone who can let me have space or be there when I need it.

 

[Mike_Yates]

They want more money to spend on buying shoes.

 

[lemonbread]

I'm younger than your target demographic, but I personally would have to say number one is affection. I can't live without it. (This is the #1 reason women cheat. They craved affection they were not receiving in the relationship.) Then stability, security, and fidelity. I don't want a guy that's flaky, I want someone I can depend on. Emotional availabily is a big one, he must be sensitive, understanding, and have empathy. Guys have issues with empathy at times. But it's actually a major turn on for me.

 

[parodyluvr75]

They want more money to spend on buying shoes.

That's not true. What's wrong with you?



Oh and I saw these cute pumps will you get them for me?

 

[richard_daily]

Cock.