{"id":2304,"date":"2013-10-21T21:48:28","date_gmt":"2013-10-21T21:48:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/astraea.net\/blog\/?p=2304"},"modified":"2017-01-27T10:42:55","modified_gmt":"2017-01-27T10:42:55","slug":"what-men-really-want","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.astraea.net\/blog\/what-men-really-want\/","title":{"rendered":"What men really want."},"content":{"rendered":"

It doesn’t hurt to ask the question “What do men really want?”, especially since wondering about “What women want<\/a>“.\u00a0 A couple of articles seemed to shed some light on how men think (Doh!).\u00a0 Not 100% right for everyone, all the time, but a step in the right direction of knowing yourself.<\/p>\n

There’s pop psychology like whatdomenwantmost.com<\/a> and relationshipheadquarters.com<\/a>, which offer some insight.\u00a0 But Men’s Health should make you smile:<\/p>\n

50 Things Men Wish Women Knew<\/h5>\n
Universal guy truths that all women should understand. This list of 50 universal guy truths that all women should understand.<\/div>\n
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1. Express yourself. It makes us proud, even if someone thinks you’re wrong.<\/p>\n

2. You look hot in running shoes and shorts. And that top thingy with the stripes.<\/p>\n

3. Bare, tan shoulders are underrated.<\/p>\n

4. If you think I’m speeding now, you should see me drive when you’re not in the car.<\/p>\n

5. If you’re truly interested in us, don’t play hard to get.<\/p>\n

6. Shopping is a chore, not an activity.<\/p>\n

7. When I screw up, go ahead and tell me\u2014once.<\/p>\n

8. No question need ever be asked through a closed bathroom door if I’m inside. I love you less with each syllable you utter.<\/p>\n

9. I’m hot for you, not your sister or your friend or your coworker.<\/p>\n

10. My guy friends. Not only are they not negotiable, they’re your best sign that I’m not a whack job.<\/p>\n

11. Don’t be afraid to ditch the makeup. Natural is sexier.<\/p>\n

12. Leave the eyebrows alone. Plucked ain’t pretty.<\/p>\n

13. You can have sex with us any time you want. Seriously.<\/p>\n

14. When the game is on, we will pay attention to you if you’re nice about it. Bark, and we shut down.<\/p>\n

15. I don’t ask for directions because I’m just happy to be driving. Anywhere.<\/p>\n

16. Masturbation is merely practice for the big game. Encourage it.<\/p>\n

17. We crave hugs and hand-holding too. And no, it doesn’t always have to lead to sex.<\/p>\n

18. But you can have sex with us any time you want. Did we mention that?<\/p>\n

19. There’s no better sound in the world than you, having an orgasm.<\/p>\n

20. Though the exhaust note of a Porsche Boxster is pretty damn fine, too.<\/p>\n

21. I just may lie to make you feel good. Don’t be angry about this. You really weren’t looking for the truth anyway.<\/p>\n

22. When you get angry over some stupid little pointless thing, I question your intelligence.<\/p>\n

23. You’re really bad at faking it.<\/p>\n

24. If I offer my help while you’re getting ready, it means you’re late.<\/p>\n

25. Never ask me to pick out your outfit. (See above.) I will invariably get it wrong and make us even more late.<\/p>\n

26. Giving me two or three choices, however, can be fun. Assuming you will change outfits in front of me. Slowly.<\/p>\n

27. Err on the side of hot; I love to show you off.<\/p>\n

28. Unless we’re meeting my parents.<\/p>\n

29. When you call us at work “just to chat,” we’re not really listening; we’re checking our e-mail.<\/p>\n

30. Spring means baseball and skirts. Doesn’t need to be a mini-skirt; it’s been a long winter.<\/p>\n

31. Chicks who drink beer are hot. Better yet: chicks who drink beer and watch the game. Better still: chicks who buy us a beer during the game.<\/p>\n

32. We don’t mind being told we look good. Just don’t call it a “cute outfit.”<\/p>\n

33. We love ponytails.<\/p>\n

34. Being good in bed means a) enthusiasm; b) a sense of humor; and sometimes c) patience.<\/p>\n

35. The first time? We’re as nervous as you are.<\/p>\n

36. A random unexpected grope is always welcome, even in public. Especially in public.<\/p>\n

37. Make us laugh and we’ll want to hang around.<\/p>\n

38. Yes, I laugh really loud around the guys. And I always will, so deal.<\/p>\n

39. Sure, men stereotypically like to solve a woman’s problems. But a woman who solves her own while we watch? Instant erection.<\/p>\n

40. You can pick the movie, but have a reason.<\/p>\n

41. Do not expect to have a conversation via text message unless you use the words “naked” and “waiting.”<\/p>\n

42. Sometimes we wonder why any woman would want to be with us, much less someone as amazing as you. So, thanks.<\/p>\n

43. Anytime you cook for us, we’re happy.<\/p>\n

44. If you can hit a golf ball 150 yards, we just might fall in love.<\/p>\n

45. No, I don’t remember what he said next. Or she. Or anybody, for that matter. I’m a guy, not a tape recorder.<\/p>\n

46. We love you even more because you know we need to go out with the guys once in a while.<\/p>\n

47. And we love it when you hang with us guys, too.<\/p>\n

48. We have a keen sense of imminent danger. It sounds like, “Do you think she’s pretty?”<\/p>\n

49. Don’t rely on us for keeping you up on the news.<\/p>\n

50. Never say, “I know you better than you know yourself.” Nobody does.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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It doesn’t hurt to ask the question “What do men really want?”, especially since wondering about “What women want“.\u00a0 A couple of articles seemed to shed some light on how men think (Doh!).\u00a0 Not 100% right for everyone, all the time, but a step in the right direction of knowing yourself. There’s pop psychology like …
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