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Quality dating

The things to look for in a partner

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There are certain qualities that people look for in men when they are dating. They look for things that they have in common, physical attraction, positive traits or ambitions. Some women have lists as long as their arms, making that search for their perfect guy all the more harder and ranging from the obvious to the outrageous. Here are some of the things that we think are good qualities for men to have.

Someone with a job shows that they are responsible and willing to work hard for the things they want. A person who pursues a profession they are interested in and enjoy is much more preferable than someone who’d prefer to be a slob or do nothing all day. It also means that they will be able to provide.

An ambitious person indicates that they want things from life, that they have the drive to get them which is closely associated with motivation. Even if it is just personal achievement, ambition is about a desire to live and having a goal and a dream and wanting to achieve them. In the words of singer Pear Bailey “a man without ambition is dead.”

Being caring is a trait that everyone should want in a partner and by this we mean someone who really cares about how their actions makes someone feel. Someone who is empathic will care about feeling; especially yours. You want to care for your other and not 100 per cent from you and nothing in return.

Having a sense of humor is not only a very attractive quality, but being able to laugh in certain situations or at yourself and to put people at ease shows that you don’t take life too seriously. It is something that can improve a relationship, help us over the hurdles in life, uplifts people and shows people they can have a good time.

Someone who has gone through school and come out the other end better off, is far more attractive than someone who dropped out. Someone who dropped out only shows to people that they have no desire but that they give up on things and when that comes to bigger commitments, that’s the last thing you want.

Respect is important in a relationship and comes hand in hand with love. Someone that respects your views, thoughts, space, dreams and ambitions is someone to hang onto. Being considerate is about thinking about others and an extremely good trait to have. Inconsiderate people are thoughtless and usually selfish.

To have someone that supports what you do and who is there for you is also important. We don’t mean financially, but in a relationship, a couple emotionally support and help each other every day, through the good times and the bad. It show’s they’ll be there for you, by your side, in whatever decisions you make together.