A survey by an English magazine—with over five thousand men voting—revealed the top three qualities men want in a mistress: humorous, kind, and adventurous.
Money Matters
The money-hungry woman is a common type men often choose as a mistress, and there’s nothing wrong with that status for her. If a woman needs money, men figure she’s up for anything, and some women really are. Unfortunately, some find themselves in tough financial spots and men take advantage of their vulnerability.
Brains or No Brains
Whether we admit it or not, men do like women who aren’t too sharp. It’s no surprise—men often enjoy feeling smarter and superior, which is easier next to a slightly naive woman. The sexy, innocent type really appeals to guys, and they don’t worry about being blackmailed or exposed after the affair ends because that’s not something a naive woman would even consider.
Alluring Secrets
Let’s face it, mystery fades quickly in marriage—after years together, it’s impossible to keep the intrigue alive. Husbands know exactly when their wives get up at night, and wives even know their husband’s bathroom habits. They finish each other’s sentences. Into this boredom steps the mistress, mysterious and sparking the man’s passion. It’s tough for a wife to compete with this—the only chance is that eventually the husband figures her out and gets bored too.
Soothing Soul and Body
An understanding, supportive mistress heals not just physical but emotional wounds. After a wife’s nagging and coldness, a man finds comfort in the arms of a woman who listens and truly empathizes.
Wounded
Emotionally wounded women often fall into the trap of becoming mistresses and getting stuck in that role, even though they want more. Men can easily spot emotional imbalance and pick the low-hanging fruit. Hurt, love-starved women are easy to captivate; a little attention and tenderness from a man is all it takes for them to open up.
Age Matters
Men find it hard to resist younger women, especially since this type is usually beautiful and attractive. When a significantly younger woman shows interest, it boosts a man’s ego and they quickly forget the devoted wife waiting at home. With a fresh young woman, they feel young again and don’t think—or don’t care—that she’s often dealing with her father complex through them.
Easygoing
Easygoing women are obviously ideal mistresses because… well, they’re easygoing. No need for long courtship, expensive gifts, or grand gestures—men get what they want quickly.
Electrified
A spontaneous, exciting woman is usually the exact opposite of a tired, worn-out wife, so a man feels like his mistress recharges him like a dead phone. This type is much more adventurous in bed than the woman he shares a cold bed with at home.
Playfulness
Men love humor, so a funny, witty woman wins them over. When the fun fades from marriage, they eagerly seek it with a woman who can make them laugh.
Free Spirit
Independent women’s confidence and self-assured vibe impress men. This type usually isn’t bothered that the man is married and doesn’t want a serious relationship beyond a casual affair. Unlike the wife—especially if children are involved—this woman doesn’t need the man and isn’t dependent on anyone, creating an exciting dynamic after the mutual dependence of marriage.
