The New Rules Of Attraction: What Men Should Know Women Want
Love maybe a paradox, swipes maybe be replacing serendipity. But cliches are a no. Women know what they want so should you
Centuries ago, if women were interested in men, they would flash their handkerchiefs out as a sign "I'm interested". Long before that a lock of hair was a motif for commitment. In the 2000s, a gentleman picking up the bill was courteous on a date. Post pandemic, thinking about these things is like reminiscing a bygone era that will never trend again.
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The pillars of modern dating keep shifting every few years- if situationship was hip until last year, it is now neolithic. The 90s lover boy empowered on screen by Shah Rukh Khan doesn't stand a chance today. Women want accountability. They consider cliches elusive. Rather they seek emotional intelligent partners. Kinda the new six-pack that they fawn over.
What Women Want?
Some men think decoding Enigma cypher might be easier than ever understanding women. So, many of us think what do women really want, they say something but want something else! From couple reels turning this stereotype into meme-able materials to men seriously wondering what women in the dating arena find desirous, today modern dating game is constantly throwing googlies.
First things first, like someone wise once said, coughs Miranda Hobbes coughs, "A guy can make millions, but if he can't make dinner, what's the point?". Broadly speaking, women want men who know how to prioritise things. Knowing that a finer balance in life is necessary. Women are seeking partnerships that are future proof. The right guy will make time for himself and for the both of them while thriving in his career. Work-life balance is not restricted to CEOs debating it on the internet, but it's the new badge of honour that both, men and women are actively seeking out.
Sex Is Not The Same As Intimacy
Think sex and intimacy are interchangeable? Lol, women think otherwise. Infact, they want men who can differentiate between the two. Intimacy is really the real flex that demands presence! A catalyst that ignites chemistry between the sheets and forges connection of the minds. Let's be honest, sex is awesome, but it feels like a transaction without intimacy. You need to show up-not just in moments of passion but in moments of exhaustion, uncertainty, even boredom.
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Sure, you can fake an orgasm, but intimacy? Nahh. Real intimacy requires courage, self-assurance, and genuine interest. Even if you suck a grand gesture, physical and emotional intimacy is the sexiest thing a man can wear. Trust me, it's rare. If you are die-hard Andrew Tate follower, it might be a little difficult to wrap your head around it. Manosphere at its worst might be breeding resentment and peddling outdated gender roles that are warped as true sign of masculinity.
Rejecting The Player Era
While women are vocal about what they consider attractive and desirable, the shift in the blueprint of masculinity is at the forefront of change, too. While being stoic won't make men look unattractive, a growing number of men understand the dynamics of the genders better. Beyond the paycheck and the stereotype of the bred-winner, men are rewriting the script on what it means to want and be wanted.
Exclusivity is exciting than flexing body count. With a growing number of studies suggesting that more and more men are battling loneliness, men are realising that surface-level relationships are not fulfilling but partners who can offer the emotional safety net, understanding, and genuine intimacy.