For as long as anyone can remember, men have spent their lives trying to figure out exactly what women want from them. The reality is that the list of things women expect from men is fairly short. Most men over think the situation and being to overcompensate in some areas while ignoring others. Here are a handful of things that most women will expect from their partners at one time or another. To find out if the love of your life agrees with this list, it might be a good idea to sit down and ask them, that way, you’ll know for sure.

First, what women want from men is someone flexible. We always hear about how it is impossible to “change” a man once you’ve met him, like men are made of solid concrete and are unable to learn anything other than sports statistics after the age of 17. This is, of course, foolish. Any man who refuses to change small things in their life to accommodate a partner doesn’t deserve to have one. A relationship is, above all else, a partnership. If you refuse to do your part, don’t expect anyone to stick around.

Next, what women want from men is someone who is supportive. Support comes in many different categories. Support can be emotional support if they are going through a rough patch or it can be financial support if they choose to stay home with the kids. Most women, even if they have successful careers, enjoy having some kind of additional income. The burden of being the sole breadwinner in any household can be extremely stressful for either person. Support also means being there when they need you, which may be the single most important part of any relationship.

Most people would agree that what women want from men is a friend. Most men who find themselves in successful marriages or long term relationships likely don’t even realize that their partner has become their best friend, but when you consider everything you’ve gone through together, it becomes apparent that friendship is a big reason why. That doesn’t mean that the two of you have to go antiquing together or that you have to drag her to the next WWE event in your area, but you should enjoy telling her about your day and you should enjoy hearing about hers. If you don’t, you should probably ask yourself why.

Finally, what women what from men is someone they can count on. There hasn’t been a situation comedy in history that hasn’t had an episode where the husband let down the wife when she needed him. This is a powerful theme in many relationships. There are always going to be miscommunications and times when you get your signals crossed, but if you want to show someone you love that you are serious about your relationship, you need to be someone they can count on each and every day.

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