Each woman has her own completely legitimate set of criteria – can’t have back hair, must have health insurance, should have twins running in his family, loves to rollerskate, is George-Clooney charming, prefers wine to beer and so on. But there are certain conditions beyond honesty, respect and good communication (the trifecta of any relationship foundation) that every woman, no matter what your taste in men, deserves to have in her life’s co-pilot. Here’s a checklist for what you should demand from your man.
A grown up.
A healthy relationship begins with two people who come together already completed, mature and ready for the great responsibilities that come with love. Simply, it is not a woman’s job to raise her man. Your Mr. Right should not rely on you to be his life mechanic — you’re not there to fix his financial, psychological or emotional problems. He needs to have healed his mistakes and hurts of the past and now be solid and whole so that he is able to face new challenges confidently when they arise, as well as be a strong support system for you.
To feel hot!
Assuming you are putting in the effort to maintain your appearance, it is your man’s duty to lust after you – to remind you that you’ve got it going on. From complimenting you on an outfit to noticing a new haircut to a for-no-reason-at-all “you are so beautiful” reminder message, your guy should make you feel gorgeous.
Belly laughs.
While your man doesn’t need to be a stand-up comedian, he should be able to spike your days with a dose of laughter. Life can be hard, and your guy needs to be someone who is dedicated to turning your cloudy days blindingly sunny. We all know laughter is the best medicine, and having it as a primary ingredient in a relationship recipe is critical to its short- and long-term health.
Prioritization.
No matter how in-demand your man is, you should be No. 1 on his speed dial, and never should he bypass a call from you for someone else. It is key for you to know that you can count on him for anything and everything, always. This doesn’t mean that he shouldn’t have a life — he should. It just means that he should be looking out for yours.
Great sex.
There is no excuse for a man not deliver in the bedroom… if he wants to. After all, there are plenty of tutorials in the form of porn, magazine how tos or girlfriends willing to be tour guides to help them get it right. Living a sexually unsatisfied life isn’t living at all. If a man isn’t willing to put forth the effort to learn what it takes to turn you on, it is time to turn him off.
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