Women these days often say that men are confusing and they don’t really know what men want in a relationship. Let’s face it, the roles of women and men have changed a lot in the last few decades, so it’s no wonder people get confused.

I’ve even heard some women say that they are tired of trying to please a man and from now on, the man can please them or hit the road. They are enjoying being liberated enough to choose their own career and life path.

In the meantime, men can be struggling to figure out what their role should be in a relationship and what women expect from them. In the past, it was pretty much a given that the man was the bread winner and the woman would stay at home and raise the children.

Women are calling the shots in a relationship now more than ever, so men may have to work a little harder to find a woman to spend the rest of his life with. That being said, it really hasn’t changed what men are looking for in a relationship all that much.

What Do Men Want From A Relationship

· Men want a woman they can trust – They want someone who will be there for them, a gal they can have faith in. Sad to say, many women aren’t faithful or worthy of trust. Men are becoming increasingly wary of putting their faith and trust out there to be stomped on.

· Men want a women who is loving – Men look for a woman who will love them and who they can love in return. Too often, the women they find are cold. When they find one that does show an ability to love, they will try to hang onto her no matter what.

· Men want a woman is attractive – This doesn’t mean they all want a skinny model type woman. What they do want is someone who cares about how they look, but doesn’t obsess about it. I refuse to believe any man who says looks don’t matter. So you aren’t the prettiest or you may have a few extra pounds? That’s ok, as long as you at least try to look nice.

· Men want a woman who isn’t overly serious – Having a sense of humor and not getting caught up on the little things is very attractive to a man. They want someone who can ‘roll with the changes’ in life and not have a meltdown.

· Men want a woman who has a mind of her own – The ability to debate and hold your own in a conversation is a plus. As long as your passion and temperament doesn’t end up making you all fired up and angry. Men don’t like angry women who shout at them.

· Men want a woman who is feminine, caring, and kind – Acting like one of their drinking buddies is not going to make you more attractive in most men’s eyes. While it’s ok to be able to ‘party it up’ and have fun, most men prefer a woman who acts like a woman and not like one of the guys.

· Men want a woman who can be supportive – Being overly critical about a guy will not make him want to get involved long term. You need to be his support system and build up his self-esteem rather than tearing down everything he does. If you aren’t willing to give him that support and are quick to criticize, you may have a hard time holding on to a man.

To break it all down, what men want in a relationship isn’t all that complicated. The modern man is looking for a reliable, loving, woman who has a brain in her head. He wants someone he can have fun with. Someone he can share life with and settle down with long term. Most men really don’t like being alone.

There aren’t really that many men out there who want to be bachelors forever. They may not necessarily want to get married and have children tomorrow, but realize they will do it in the future. They want a woman who will respect them, even if they aren’t the primary breadwinner in the relationship.