Do men, the crown of creation, look for the same things in a relationship as women, or something completely different? Let’s find out…
Three simple “expectations”
Be attractive, make me feel good when I look at you. Have a sense of humor: laugh at my jokes and make me laugh too. Snuggle close and drive me crazy, make me want only you forever.
Snapshots
We share inside jokes and phrases only we understand. We cry together, laugh together. Looking into each other’s eyes, we see each other’s soul. We cuddle in bed and talk until we fall asleep. On weekends, we surprise each other with breakfast in bed. We walk hand in hand down the street. We forgive, work on our relationship, and choose each other every day—even when it’s tough. We build a home, travel, raise our kids, and look at each other with teary eyes, proud of them. We grow old, and even as grumpy seniors, we still walk hand in hand.
To the point
No need for fancy phrases or long lists—my deepest wish about love fits in one sentence: to have my best friend who’s amazing in bed.
Opening up
My girlfriend is the only one I tell everything to. No one else knows all about me. I don’t talk about “emotional stuff” with my friends, and I don’t share my worries with my parents because they have enough on their plate. My girlfriend is my safe place—someone I can open up to without judgment, only support. I once opened up to a girl who humiliated me for being sensitive. That moment made me realize there was no future with her—someone who loves you would never say that.
Respect
I want a partner who respects me, and I trust so deeply in them that I’d entrust my life to them without hesitation.
Sharing
It depends on the man. For me, since life can be tough, it’s important to share burdens with someone who shares theirs with me. But my brother values something different—he told me his current girlfriend has to sleep with him every day. If she’s not “available” daily, he looks elsewhere.
No masks
I want a partner beside whom I can be myself, accepted just as I am, just as I accept her.
Old-fashioned
Some might judge me for this, but I care that my love keeps the home tidy, cooks, and does the laundry. I have a traditional view: in a relationship, the man earns money and protects the family, while the woman creates a warm home and cares for the children. I provide financially, she manages the household—this is how we take care of each other.
Love
Show your love and be faithful.
Home
For me, “home” isn’t a place or a house to return to—it’s my wife. Because of my job, we travel a lot and live in different countries every few years, but I always feel at home because she’s with me. She is my steady foundation.
Balance
I want my opposite to bring balance to my life. I’m quiet, introverted, and cautious; she should be fiery, friendly, and spontaneous. She completes me and colors my world. In return, I’m hers, and I’d die for her anytime.
