What Women Look For in a Man: 15 Crucial Things We Need!

If you’re recently divorced or single and back on the dating scene, there are definitely things you are looking for in a man now that perhaps never really mattered to you before. You’ve changed, babe.

There are certainly some things you expect and others you won’t tolerate anymore at all, ever, under any circumstances.

We’ve grown and evolved, and we have set our standards high. We aren’t putting up with less than we deserve anymore. If you want to know what women look for in a man, here are 15 things. But wait. This list isn’t just for women over 50. Many women of all ages expect the same things.

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Can you remember being younger and just wanting some hot guy who performed well? It didn’t even matter if he treated you right. That was never a prerequisite.

Oh, how things have changed.

Our list is long now and there are certain things women look for in a man and if you don’t have any of these, adios!

Emotional Maturity

Emotional maturity is at the top of my list. I don’t have time for childish behavior.

Women in their 50s have experienced a lot, and they want a man who can handle challenges in a calm and rational way. They seek a partner who won’t escape uncomfortable conversations or situations.

In other words, man up!

Honesty

Seriously. Don’t lie. Don’t lie on your dating profile, we’re gonna find out the truth. Don’t lie about your habits, your life, or any of it. What’s the point?

The truth always reveals itself, and you end up looking like an *ss. Just be honest and save yourself, and us women, a lot of trouble and embarrassment, not to mention time.

Common Values

Shared values are crucial for any successful relationship, especially for women over 50. We want a partner who shares our core beliefs and values. This includes everything from politics to religion, how you see the world and your contribution to improving it.

What would be the point of being in a relationship with someone who is against you in a lot of the things that matter to you?

Romance and Affection

Flowers, chocolates, little kisses on the neck, cute text messages. You get the idea.

Is this too much to ask for? Is romance dead? Women still love all those things, even if we are in our 50s. Or wait, no matter what age we are! We love all these romantic gestures.

Passion

And not just in the bedroom. Women in their 50s want a partner who’s passionate about life, love, and everything in between.

Whether it’s pursuing a new hobby or career path, we want to have someone by our side who’s equally passionate about life. When you lose passion, you lose zest, become boring, and stagnate. Don’t do that.

Financial Stability

Look, we don’t need you to be a millionaire, but we also don’t need or want to support or bail you out of financial difficulty. If you don’t have your finances in order by this stage of the game, chances are, the rest of your life is a mess, too!

No thanx.

Good Hygiene

You know, brush your teeth, wear deodorant, comb your hair, wear clean clothes. Take care of yourself. Why this even has to be mentioned is pathetic, but it does. If you don’t care about yourself, why should anyone else?

It just shows lack of ambition and motivation.

Open Minded

Women in their 50s value a partner who is open to trying new things and seeing new perspectives. We want someone who isn’t afraid to step outside of their comfort zone and embrace new experiences.

This openness will help keep the relationship exciting and fresh. We like a man who will say “yes” without even giving it a second thought.

Good Listening Skills

We’d love to find a man who is truly interested in what we have to say, no matter how little or silly it is, and who actively engages in conversation—someone who cares about how our day really was and is keen to hear all about it.

It’s important to us to have someone we can trust with our deepest feelings and darkest secrets.

Have a Good Sense of Humor

Life is way too short to take everything seriously. A good sense of humor is a must. It’s important to laugh at ridiculous things, even ourselves, if need be.

We want our man to be super chill and laugh easily. Being uptight is exhausting.

Animal Lover

You must love dogs, cats, hamsters, yard squirrels, or whatever. Well, animals in general, really. All of them.

There’s a lot to be said about a man who loves and cares for other creatures besides himself. When we show love and compassion to animals, it says a lot about who we are.

Mental Stimulation

You don’t have to be Rubik’s cube smart or have the IQ of a genius but have some sort of cerebral activity so we can carry on a good conversation.

Women love mental stimulation. It’s exciting and sexy. We love a man we can sit and chat with long into the evening.

Shared Interests

Shared interests are a fantastic way to bond and connect with a potential partner. We want a partner who shares some of our interests and hobbies.

This doesn’t mean you need to have everything in common, but finding some common ground will help.

Be Kind

You don’t need a reason to be kind. Be kind always and help people whenever you can. That’s the sign of a truly beautiful human being with empathy, compassion, and kindness.

If you aren’t a kind human, keep moving along.

Respect

Respect for yourself, for me, for others, the planet. Everything. Respect truly is one of the best qualities any person can have.

I mean, who doesn’t want to be treated with respect anyway?

final thoughts on what women look for in a man

While this is just my list of what women look for a man, your list might be similar or very different. If I missed any crucial things, drop them down below.

At this stage of my life I don’t have time to waste on someone who isn’t my person. Life is precious and I want to spend it with someone who matters.