What Women Want

[Michael]

(that thread title ought to catch some attention!) :D

What Women Want, According to Match.com

For starters, it helps to be a nonexistent composite of masculine archetypes.

Source (http://www.splicetoday.com/sex/what-women-want-according-to-match-com)

I found the article quite amusing (short too!). Seems like the perfect man is the one that doesn't exist. But then again, that might be the whole point. :shrug:

Anyway, I just put this here for fun. I don't expect people to take the article seriously because it isn't scientific at all. But it is interesting.

I'd be curious about what some of our female members think of this...

[Donkey]

(that thread title ought to catch some attention!) :D



Source (http://www.splicetoday.com/sex/what-women-want-according-to-match-com)

I found the article quite amusing (short too!). Seems like the perfect man is the one that doesn't exist. But then again, that might be the whole point. :shrug:

Anyway, I just put this here for fun. I don't expect people to take the article seriously because it isn't scientific at all. But it is interesting.

I'd be curious about what some of our female members think of this...
Eh... sort of inane, imho. I think the real crux of the matter is that women (and men), simply cannot be lumped into one, or even several, types.

The things that the guy talks about in the article are just incredibly superficial things. I might not mind scaling an ice wall in the far north, but that doesn't really make me similar in fundamental ways to, say, someone else who would.

It comes down to two things: one, you can't really generalize what women or men want in general, the superficial things that women (in this case) say that they want are distinct from the less obvious qualities that they come to appreciate and depend upon.

[Michael]

Eh... sort of inane, imho. I think the real crux of the matter is that women (and men), simply cannot be lumped into one, or even several, types.

The things that the guy talks about in the article are just incredibly superficial things. I might not mind scaling an ice wall in the far north, but that doesn't really make me similar in fundamental ways to, say, someone else who would.

It comes down to two things: one, you can't really generalize what women or men want in general, the superficial things that women (in this case) say that they want are distinct from the less obvious qualities that they come to appreciate and depend upon.

What is interesting is that these descriptions come from the women themselves who are seeking a match. The author isn't just making this shit up from his imagination. This is what women are actually saying in ads looking for men. :shrug:

[The Drunk Girl]

(that thread title ought to catch some attention!) :D
Yes it did...

What is interesting is that these descriptions come from the women themselves who are seeking a match. The author isn't just making this shit up from his imagination. This is what women are actually saying in ads looking for men. :shrug:

One thing you have to look at though, is the age range. The author is right when he mentioned that women in his looking range are downright desperate! Hell, I would be desperate now if I wasn't in a firm relationship and I'm only 24. We place time lines on ourselves and unlike men, want to stick to the pre-set plan we have determined for our lives when we're 5.

Women want to get pissy when viewing the stereotypical woman in movies and television shows, but when it boils down to it we're all the :censor: same! Some are just more elaborate with certain emotions than others, but we're all full of estrogen.

Men and women are different, but not every woman is the out-doorsy (sp?) type. The women that the author has researched are just looking for a nice piece of :censor: because their inner clocks are ticking away and they know they are not young anymore.

No one is perfect, but people search for spouses that are as close to their ideal mate. Sometimes you have to sacrifice and give a little, and in the end you might be surprised (that what you think you want is not the same as what you really want).

In my short lived life, I have seen how stupid and superficial both sexes are, and all roads tend to lead to the same ending. Nonetheless, I think everyone can agree that they want someone that is understanding and truly gets them for who they are and as a person. When you find that person and can accept that, no matter who they are, you will find love. (See right there, I sounded like a total girl :erm:...DAMNIT!)

P.S. Girls/women do want an asshole. They might not want to admit it, but they do (at least for a little while)...something about the unattainable.

[The Drunk Guy]

One thing you have to look at though, is the age range. The author is right when he mentioned that women in his looking range are downright desperate! Hell, I would be desperate now if I wasn't in a firm relationship and I'm only 24. We place time lines on ourselves and unlike men, want to stick to the pre-set plan we have determined for our lives when we're 5.

Women want to get pissy when viewing the stereotypical woman in movies and television shows, but when it boils down to it we're all the :censor: same! Some are just more elaborate with certain emotions than others, but we're all full of estrogen.

Men and women are different, but not every woman is the out-doorsy (sp?) type. The women that the author has researched are just looking for a nice piece of :censor: because their inner clocks are ticking away and they know they are not young anymore.

No one is perfect, but people search for spouses that are as close to their ideal mate. Sometimes you have to sacrifice and give a little, and in the end you might be surprised (that what you think you want is not the same as what you really want).

In my short lived life, I have seen how stupid and superficial both sexes are, and all roads tend to lead to the same ending. Nonetheless, I think everyone can agree that they want someone that is understanding and truly gets them for who they are and as a person. When you find that person and can accept that, no matter who they are, you will find love. (See right there, I sounded like a total girl :erm:...DAMNIT!)

P.S. Girls/women do want an asshole. They might not want to admit it, but they do (at least for a little while)...something about the unattainable.
You forgot one important thing: they have to want to fuck each other a lot (or want to not fuck each other in the strange case of asexuals). Call me superficial, but without physical chemistry, there's no point in being serious about being with someone.

:offtopic:And what the fuck is up with all the :censor: bullshit?

[Donkey]

P.S. Girls/women do want an asshole. They might not want to admit it, but they do (at least for a little while)...something about the unattainable.
Women desire assholes.

But I think men who treat women well are the ones who end up in successful, long term, healthy relationships. (I say healthy because people who are assholes probably have long term dysfunctional, disdain based relationships).

I'll tell you what though, it is a battle for nice guys to overcome the fact that women seem to want assholes. We win in the end though, if we fight the good fight correctly.

[The Drunk Guy]

Women desire assholes.

But I think men who treat women well are the ones who end up in successful, long term, healthy relationships. (I say healthy because people who are assholes probably have long term dysfunctional, disdain based relationships).

I'll tell you what though, it is a battle for nice guys to overcome the fact that women seem to want assholes. We win in the end though, if we fight the good fight correctly.
You don't have to treat the girls like shit. You can just be a cynical prick in general. Worked for me. :D

[Michael]

One thing you have to look at though, is the age range. The author is right when he mentioned that women in his looking range are downright desperate!
But their statements about what they are looking for is quite the opposite of desperation - they are looking for near-impossible perfection! That's what makes the article funny/amusing in my opinion.

These women are desperate and they are demanding perfection. :shrug:

No one is perfect, but people search for spouses that are as close to their ideal mate. Sometimes you have to sacrifice and give a little, and in the end you might be surprised (that what you think you want is not the same as what you really want).
This is very true.

P.S. Girls/women do want an asshole. They might not want to admit it, but they do (at least for a little while)...something about the unattainable.
But assholes are totally attainable (and readily avialable due to being an extremely common type). If a woman wants an asshole and can't find one, she's got serious problems. :shrug:

Anyhow, your perspective is very interesting. I was hoping this thread might stir up some debate.

P.S. You are allowed to swear here if you like. :D

[The Drunk Guy]

P.S. You are allowed to swear here if you like. :D
Fuckin'-A, man. Fuckin'-A.

P.S. - You can tell when I'm on here drunk, can't you? :o

[Michael]

Eh... sort of inane, imho. I think the real crux of the matter is that women (and men), simply cannot be lumped into one, or even several, types.
Not all women or men, but I do think one can make stereotypical generalities that do have some validity. Most males do like beer, sports and big boobs. Most females do like spas, jewelery and babies/children.

Yes, those are totally bullshit stereotypes, but they do appear to apply to a majority of males and/or females.

The things that the guy talks about in the article are just incredibly superficial things. I might not mind scaling an ice wall in the far north, but that doesn't really make me similar in fundamental ways to, say, someone else who would.
Human beings tend to be just incredibly superficial beings. :shrug:

And I for one would NEVER reply to an ad from someone who talks about scaling ice walls. I have no objection to doing that at all, I just would avoid any person who would put that in a dating ad. That's just me of course. I do reverse analysis and I'm probably NOT stereotypical about anything! :D

It comes down to two things: one, you can't really generalize what women or men want in general, the superficial things that women (in this case) say that they want are distinct from the less obvious qualities that they come to appreciate and depend upon.
For me, the enjoyment of the article is not the issue of understanding what exactly "women want in a man", as that could only be trite or superficial. I find the article far more interesting for what it says about women in general, or 'women of a certain age' (as it were) - and of course the society they live in.

[Michael]

Fuckin'-A, man. Fuckin'-A.

P.S. - You can tell when I'm on here drunk, can't you? :o
Actually, no. :rofl:

[The Drunk Guy]

Actually, no. :rofl:
I post more when I've been drinking. :D

[The Drunk Girl]

Well you know what you fucking dicks? I was trying to be a nice fucking bitch, but since you all have called me out on fucking censoring my last post I now have to go on this motherfucking rant to prove that my fucking potty mouth still exist. God-damn! :rofl: <---sorry I have a tendency to amuse myself...a lot!

[The Drunk Girl]

Women desire assholes.

But I think men who treat women well are the ones who end up in successful, long term, healthy relationships. (I say healthy because people who are assholes probably have long term dysfunctional, disdain based relationships).

I'll tell you what though, it is a battle for nice guys to overcome the fact that women seem to want assholes. We win in the end though, if we fight the good fight correctly.

Same goes with men wanting the pretty sorority/model looking/freaky girl. ;)

And, you are probably right (and I agree) that the ones who aren't assholes and superficial end up in better relationships in the end. The problem with assholes is that they always think they are too good for females and vice versa...dumbasses. But, it seems to me at least, there is this very brief window in between being superficial and totally desperate that a woman can look for (and be happy) with someone who is smart, challenges her mentally, treats her the way a woman should be treated, and isn't just some J. Crew looking turd.


Most males do like beer, sports and big boobs. Most females do like spas, jewelery and babies/children.

I don't particularly care for spas mainly because I don't like people messing with my feet :tape:

But, I love beer (obviously), sports (GO CATS!) and well, I have a big rack (yup I said it!) that I loathe with a passion, but that's beside the point. So...what guy wouldn't absolutely just fall in love with me?! :rofl:

[drgoodtrips]

Women desire assholes.

But I think men who treat women well are the ones who end up in successful, long term, healthy relationships. (I say healthy because people who are assholes probably have long term dysfunctional, disdain based relationships).

I'll tell you what though, it is a battle for nice guys to overcome the fact that women seem to want assholes. We win in the end though, if we fight the good fight correctly.

I'd revisit this with women in your age group in five years. I remember noticing the same thing as a teenager and then in my early twenties. That doesn't seem to be the case any more, at least in my experience.

[Lily]

What does this woman want? Simple. A man who can repair everything from a leaky toilet to a leaky roof, who loves road trips and road food and can be equally comfortable camping out in a National forest and a Hyatt. I'd like a man who looks great in jeans but who also enjoys wearing a coat and tie every once in a while. No damned dogs. Likes to read, but also enjoys vegging out in front of the TV. He can have a soundproof mancave with a refrigerator, wide screen TV, lots of barca lounges and sofas for his friends, even a supply of porn. I don't care if he farts or wears 20-year-old tshirts, but if he snores, he can sleep on his sofa in the mancave. To be fair, if I snore, he can make me sleep on the sofa. I'll cook gourmet meals, give him the best blowjobs he's ever had (even in broad daylight in the parking lot of the drycleaners, if he wants). I'll leave him alone when he wants to be left alone (and expect the same), and listen to him complain about the new head coach of *insert sports team here*. His deadbeat brother can never live with us, but neither can mine. We don't have to have a lot of money, but a lot of debt is not an option. And he has to be my best friend.

The end.

[Donkey]

What does this woman want? Simple. A man who can repair everything from a leaky toilet to a leaky roof, who loves road trips and road food and can be equally comfortable camping out in a National forest and a Hyatt. I'd like a man who looks great in jeans but who also enjoys wearing a coat and tie every once in a while. No damned dogs. Likes to read, but also enjoys vegging out in front of the TV. He can have a soundproof mancave with a refrigerator, wide screen TV, lots of barca lounges and sofas for his friends, even a supply of porn. I don't care if he farts or wears 20-year-old tshirts, but if he snores, he can sleep on his sofa in the mancave. To be fair, if I snore, he can make me sleep on the sofa. I'll cook gourmet meals, give him the best blowjobs he's ever had (even in broad daylight in the parking lot of the drycleaners, if he wants). I'll leave him alone when he wants to be left alone (and expect the same), and listen to him complain about the new head coach of *insert sports team here*. His deadbeat brother can never live with us, but neither can mine. We don't have to have a lot of money, but a lot of debt is not an option. And he has to be my best friend.

The end.
No dogs? :o

[Michael]

What does this woman want? Simple. A man who can repair everything from a leaky toilet to a leaky roof, who loves road trips and road food and can be equally comfortable camping out in a National forest and a Hyatt. I'd like a man who looks great in jeans but who also enjoys wearing a coat and tie every once in a while. No damned dogs. Likes to read, but also enjoys vegging out in front of the TV. He can have a soundproof mancave with a refrigerator, wide screen TV, lots of barca lounges and sofas for his friends, even a supply of porn. I don't care if he farts or wears 20-year-old tshirts, but if he snores, he can sleep on his sofa in the mancave. To be fair, if I snore, he can make me sleep on the sofa. I'll cook gourmet meals, give him the best blowjobs he's ever had (even in broad daylight in the parking lot of the drycleaners, if he wants). I'll leave him alone when he wants to be left alone (and expect the same), and listen to him complain about the new head coach of *insert sports team here*. His deadbeat brother can never live with us, but neither can mine. We don't have to have a lot of money, but a lot of debt is not an option. And he has to be my best friend.

The end.
If I can substitute my complaints about politicians for the sports team, and my computer for the widescreen tv, then I'd say we should get married! :rofl:

Btw, I don't snore at all (I sleep on my stomach only) and sleep so heavily snoring never wakes me. :)

[The Drunk Guy]

What does this woman want? Simple. A man who can repair everything from a leaky toilet to a leaky roof, who loves road trips and road food and can be equally comfortable camping out in a National forest and a Hyatt. I'd like a man who looks great in jeans but who also enjoys wearing a coat and tie every once in a while. No damned dogs. Likes to read, but also enjoys vegging out in front of the TV. He can have a soundproof mancave with a refrigerator, wide screen TV, lots of barca lounges and sofas for his friends, even a supply of porn. I don't care if he farts or wears 20-year-old tshirts, but if he snores, he can sleep on his sofa in the mancave. To be fair, if I snore, he can make me sleep on the sofa. I'll cook gourmet meals, give him the best blowjobs he's ever had (even in broad daylight in the parking lot of the drycleaners, if he wants). I'll leave him alone when he wants to be left alone (and expect the same), and listen to him complain about the new head coach of *insert sports team here*. His deadbeat brother can never live with us, but neither can mine. We don't have to have a lot of money, but a lot of debt is not an option. And he has to be my best friend.

The end.Sorry, sugar, I'm already taken. ;)

[Lily]

Hahahahah! You guys... Was it the mancave or the blowjobs? :rofl:

[The Drunk Girl]

Hahahahah! You guys... Was it the mancave or the blowjobs? :rofl:

I think in this case blowjobs trump a big rack...:ummm:

Everything you described sounds good, except the deal of no dogs.

[Lily]

I think in this case blowjobs trump a big rack...:ummm:

Everything you described sounds good, except the deal of no dogs.


Oh, I didn't mention my magnificent rack? My bad.

Dogs are dealbreaker.

[Donkey]

Hahahahah! You guys... Was it the mancave or the blowjobs? :rofl:
I look great in jeans.

[Greendruid]

I'm sorry I was looking for DWF but I somehow stumbled into Lavalife! :rofl:

[Americano]

Hahahahah! You guys... Was it the mancave or the blowjobs? :rofl:

The best friend part. That's the value when the other considerations are commonly available.