what do men really expect of  women in relationships?
89294
You just really cannot pen all men into one little box.  They vary greatly!  Unfortunately, it sounds like you have had some bad experiences, and I'm truly sorry.  One thing you might do is look in hindsight as to what attracted you to that person in the first place.  Did all of these guys exhibit specific traits that might have led them later on to expect that you would become their servant?  As hard as it sounds, really try to learn from your past experiences.  Also look at your own behavior.  Did you innocently suggest, at the beginning of the relationship, that you'd wash clothes or do anything else like that?
550008
'Men are mostly a convenience as they haven't the capacity to listen and respond, are not compelled to communicate as women are. I really dont think they view them as stupid, or ignorant for the most part, though geography has much to do that. No role playing, be the strong women you are. I am , have paid a fair price for it...and so it goes...I have lost nothing I never had and I have had a LOT. I will NOT be bored or play handmaiden to an armchair quarterback...Listen up men, learn your lady's favourite everything. Take a hint....this really works!!!! Please her and you will be pleased in reciprocity. I know. Women may be more petite and therefore seem like bait or the underneeded or we have been treated as convenience stores. Well we are NOT THAT ! All For Now......
404653
Men want to be acknowledged, loved and admired. They also want a woman to be open, loving and kind.  A man will stay with a woman who respects herself.  Most relationships fall apart when a woman gives up who she is to please their man, she'll usually get taken advantage of and will be disrespected for it.  Staying true to yourself and yet respecting the good things a man brings to the table - they usually eat it up every time.
646456
Anyone that just goes for looks in a woman is pretty shallow, you can't build a relationship on looks alone, you have to know the woman inside out, this includes her likes and dislikes, her wants, her needs, her whole structure. If a man is looking for a long term relationship with a woman, then looks come a long way back in the things that he wants, at least it does in my case.
192631
Ok how about this:  It's how women are!\n\nFor guys, it's 'simple' in that you all make a decision and go yep, I'd like to see her, marry her, sleep with her etc.. and you all do what you do.  But then men are not that communicative or expressive and that really causes women to do dumb things.\n\nWomen, because we do feel insecure because we are 'trying to read' the opposite sex and figure out what is going on with them, analyze, investigate, and really gab to our girlfriends to 'see what they think' about a guy's behavior.\n\nYou are correct - the best answer is to JUST ASK - but we all know, that NORMALLY a man would rather cut off his arm than to see a girl/woman cry, so they avoid, ditch, don't return calls and the like and don't explain themselves to their partners either.\n\nThis is how women cope (as low as it goes) but men not communicating because they are afraid to say 'It's over' (And even when they do, sometimes we don't accept that as truth - we analyze it more) doesn't help the situation.\n\nBasically in my view - it comes down to 'fear of rejection' FROM BOTH SIDES.. The women are trying to interpet and the men are 'avoiding' and at the end of it all - isn't that the common ground?\n\nThe lesson is - BUCK UP - When a Man says he wants out - we women need to HEAR HIM - and when a Woman doesn't trust her intuition about something that's going on, SAY SOMETHING and if you still don't trust his answer, because he's being avoidant or sugar coating.....don't reduce yourself to these tactics....NO MAN IS WORTH THAT - and if you 'find proof' he's cheating or whatever, you are just hurting yourself more - so in that case.......WALK AWAY before you stoop there.\n\nMy 2 copper.
82895
In my opinion, it depends on the woman. I myself want something happy and healthy relationship with a man as well as good true friendship.
717635
I expect love, attention, trust, honesty, to be a close personal friend and for him to be humorous and witty.  He needs to smile a lot and willing to try new things together.  Be willing to have a long lasting relationshiop and be honest enough to come straight withme if it is not working out. I expect to get flowers, taken out on romantic dinners, slow walks in the park, occasional travel. Everyone's expectation is different!  I expect him to treat me the same way he would want to be treated.
298939
they're scared.\nOf what?\ncommitment, rejection, change, opening up and being emotional... depends on the guy\n\nalso, remember that generally women are the feelers and men are the thinkers.  maybe they think some things are implicit and don't need to be said.  Or they just don't know that you want to hear it.  Communicate with them!  They're humans too!
1129949
Women have this thing of wanting to believe the man will change and they can work things out because they want it to work so badly whereas men have the right thing in mind...They know that they would never be able to trust the woman and that it would bother them forever and it's an ego thing for men so they are able to walk away.\nWomen won't let things be over until they say it's over.
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Not all men do. I know that I, as well as some of my married buddies, take our relationships and marriages very seriously.\n\nSome men just want to conquer women s#xually, and then they move on. Some men get bored and want some excitement, and some are like little kids in a candy store, unable to keep their hands to themselves.\n\nUnfortunately, it is up to women to separate the wheat from the chaff, if you will.
214794
It might start off that way, but feelings change and eventually one person will want more out of the relationship than the other.  From my experience, it's usually the women who think "maybe it'll be different with me".  Women tend to be more emotional and invest a lot more in these types of relationships than men do.  Men are much more able to stay "disconnected" until they're ready for a relationship.
191187
it depends upon how the man can deal with it. but i think a man with a loving heart, caring, understanding, faithful, loyal, honest, tidy in terms of his outfits, fresh looking, one woman man, and relationship oriented. if you have this all, then you can easily atract a woman
534976
Men do lots of sweet, romantic things at the beginning of a relationship to impress women, so that they will consider them as relationship material.  They know women love to be treated as special.  The things they do (cooking lovely meals, massages, buying impromptu gifts) are occassionally at much inconvenience to themselves.\n\nSo once you are already in a relationship together, many men are unable to maintain this behaviour and moreover feel there is no need to continue.  This is short-sighted , however, as it fails to consider that if he uses such behaviour to win the woman, the said woman is going to expect the treatment to continue, and may be a significant reason why she entered the r'ship in the first place.
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Best Answer!\n\nI detect that recently you have come to a conclusion that men are demanding or suggestive towards what a woman should be. So much so they make you feel inadequate or less of person because they seek something from you that you cannot achieve in a short period of time.  \n\nBottom-line - It takes balance - mentally and physically to maintain a healthy relationship. \n\nA good man in time will develop confidence in his ability and will express a sense of being proud for his accomplishments as a good provider / home maker / etc. What most men have to learn is the type of woman he has on his team. Many of women will respect a man for his ability to be a good man, but do not want a man constantly reminding them he is the KING of the castle type of stuff.  Typically cats that get into that type of assertion need a pat on the back or someone to stroke their ego to make him feel like a man. That's not balanced. \n\nWomen on the other hand can enhance that assertion by not vocally/mentally showing up when its needed. She may play into the role of being needy and horribly insecure. She may always allow him to make decisions and suggestions - not learning to speak up and share her opinion concerning issues. So he figures he has to  take lead all the time. This too is not balanced. \n\nInstead of figuring this or that about what a man or women should its best to learn to communicate effectively ( not argue) in all areas of the relationship - from the bed to a night on the town learn to speak what's really good for both of you verses having this underline expectation of what a person should do. It will not take away from things naturally happening, but instead amplify things because you remove the doubts and negative uncertainty. This will clearly lower negative comments about a person not doing "their part" or feelings of someone is putting you down.
482373
Honesty Integrity and character not only matter to me as a woman, but more importantly, those things also matter to God, and any woman who would turn that type quality down in a man or put a man down because of those qualities isn't worth being with... if you live your standards high you will end up with a woman who also has high standards, and when you get a relationship like that, there is much less chance for the relationship to fail in the long haul.
458466
I'm answering this from the viewpoint that your question is really what do women want from men....a man who has a job, doesn't live with his mother, has a vehicle, auto insurance and the means to drive it, no hidden families elsewhere, no criminal record involving felonies, a good communicator, respectful of older people, kind to children and animals, intelligent, and a sense of humor. In case you didn't notice, none of these involved physical traits. It depends on the age of the woman questioned. I'm in my mid-thirties and brunette.
778252
simple things.\n\nlooks\nhonesty\nfaithfulness\nsmart\ntime to spend\ngoals\nhe has to know how to treat a woman\nrespectful\n\nthats the basics....... is that too much to ask for? lol