To women, what is the definition of a Real Man?

[JerZ]

Wow, 11 pages?

Originally Posted by kentuckydad95

Is it the GQ metrosexual type or the rugged blue collar worker?

Any man is a real man. Men are men. Gay men are men. Men in a coma are men. Lumberjacks are men. Dudes without jobs are men. Dudes who are senior chief executive whatevers are men.

I don't know that I think of men in terms of "manly" so to speak but I know what I'm attracted to. But that's not necessarily things that are sterotypically "manly" or even what, if pressed, I'd personally define as manly, per se.

It's all manly because a man is doing it. LOL.

Maybe I'm just simple.

[Gusano]

Someone who has the same characteristics I value in any human: integrity, financial responsibility, loyalty, good work ethic, even-tempered, considerate, clean, and neat.

If the OP simply wanted to know which physical type I find more appealing, I would say the rugged outdoor type. The physical appearance has little or nothing to do with being a “real man.”

[rocky1975]

Loyalty, honor, grit, respect are all masculine traits forged through eons of war bonding and tribal warfare. Modern 'men' don't want to carry this burden of protecting, providing, and being disposable. Therefore, modern 'men' become more feminine to escape the burden of being a man. The 3rd world barbarians laugh....................

[Forum_Newbie]

Originally Posted by Cherie Tebo

It's my man who I consider to be a "Real Man".

He shows respect for his mother and other people.Not afraid to show his emotions when he needs to.He's never late paying his car,insurance,phone bill etc cause he knows the consequences that may hold for the future.He's not lazy and there's nothing sexier then a hard working man.He isn't the type of a person to be satisfied being dependent on someone else.He surprises me all the time and no need for any special occassion.It can be something as small as a Resses Peanut Butter cup or a Hersey bar because he knows that my favorite is chocolate.It's not the price or the size of the gift he gives me it's the thought that counts more to me than anything.

He loves me for who I am..flaws and all.He shares with me and he knows how to own up to his mistakes.He's not afraid to say "I'm sorry.

This is my man and I'm so proud to be his girl.Remember not all traits came with the package.I had to communicate and tell my man my feelings.He's in no way a mind reader.

I cannot stress enough how important it is for couples to communicate their feelings and expectations to each other. Your partner is not a mind reader so if he does something you really like, thank him for it so that he will be willing to do it again without you prompting him. The same goes for when he does something that upsets you. There is nothing worse than bottling up your emotions because it is inevitable that you will someday explode. Always remember to SPEAK UP because this could potentially be the person you spend the rest of your life with. Good luck!

Does he have a brother?

You're a lucky woman to have found a man like that.

Didn't realize this was an 9 year old post, but message still relevant.