[entaifsfets]

I think having a pulse is at least a minimal qualification.

[vipdumpp]

perfection

[prkddfokic]

Originally posted by Spec

Seriously, what makes a woman want to form a couple with a certain man. What makes her love him, in most cases. Do you mean long term/stable relationship or short term/****friends relationship?

[Seiblybiozy]

The ability to drink large amounts of alcohol, a good knowledge of team sports and a healthy interest in porn.

[Rnlvifov]

I wonder if I'll get even one serious answer....Or maybe you sad losers just dont know?

I am being serious here.

Spec.

[mrPronmaker]

psychologically (and since this is not really possible, than they want you to at least acknowledge/work with their requirements)...

actually it is the the same as any other relationship, it is only that this one is the most close/intensive one for obvious reasons... living together, having children... thing called love which actually needs to be nurtured as years pass etc...

[allachakb]

Good at Civ?

(this can't technically be true as I first 'met' my girlfriend here and there are much better civ players here...)

[CarmenSanches]

8==============================D

It had to be said, didn't it?




If you want to really know, then I'd recommend the book, "The Mating Mind", by Geoffrey Miller. If you want to have the background to understand that, then read Dawkins' "The Selfish Gene" before that.


And, of course, the good old Player Guide.

[HakTaisanip]

Well there's a lot of different girls and things they look for. One thing that is important for a lot of girls for a long-term relationship is the ability to take care (support financially, emotionally and protection) of self and her (doesn't necesssarily mean that she'll want you taking care of her, just to be able to) and any kids she may want in the future.

[Konidurase]

I don't think that it's right to say that all women want X or Y. Different women probably, in fact almost certainly, want different things.

I certainly don't think that any one man can claim to know the answer, largely because there is no single, right answer.

However, those of us who have lasting and good relationships can reasonably claim to be in possession of what it is that our partners are after. Having just clocked eleven years in my relationship I can confidently assume that I have what my woman wants.

[Anydayhybeall]

I agree that women are looking for men who can provide for them and their offspring. In one word "security".

[apatteopipt]

Originally posted by Lorizael


In my experience this isn't true, but I've only got the two women I've been with to go on. A lot depends on the age of the woman. When younger security isn't an issue for most, in fact many are more likely to go for some waster because they think he's cool/will annoy parents.

[Britiobby]

[repldoinfo]

Originally posted by Cort Haus
I don't think that it's right to say that all women want X or Y. Different women probably, in fact almost certainly, want different things. Hence why I said 90%.


However, those of us who have lasting and good relationships can reasonably claim to be in possession of what it is that our partners are after. Having just clocked eleven years in my relationship I can confidently assume that I have what my woman wants. Just for the hell of it, ask her why she is with you.

Because you probably make her feel safe and, as a +, you make her happy at the same time.

Spec.

[cargo_brad]

Originally posted by ColdPhoenix

A lot depends on the age of the woman. When younger security isn't an issue for most, in fact many are more likely to go for some waster because they think he's cool/will annoy parents. Exactly. hence why I said 24 and older.

Spec.

[xgnuwdd]

Originally posted by Sir Og
I agree that women are looking for men who can provide for them and their offspring. In one word "security". Yes, but only, and only insofar as it translates to genetic advantage.

Or rather, what the woman is programmed to think of as indicative of genetic advantage, from the context of a 20 to 50 member tribe.

[bypeTeenehalT]

Originally posted by Aeson
!Aeson Thats what my mom asked for Christmas.

And while on that matter, wtf is Aeson?! Looks like you're missing letters in your name man...

Spec.

[NofFoomiTot]

Thats why Japher should be in tha hall of fame.

Seriously.

Spec.

[hablyShappY]

You mean there are other sections on Poly?!?

Spec.

[BeksTeene]

Originally posted by Spec


Bingo. 90% of woman have to feel secure with their man. Thats what they look for PRIMARILY. Its in their genes.
. How silly. Any anthropologist worth his salt would tell you you need to check your facts before posting.

Human ancestors might have chosen mates for security from predators, but if you think humans pick mates primarily for physical protection, you're just being silly. All sorts of social structures complicate your pat theory.