10 Things That Make Men Happy

If men and women are truly equal, then men must stop bending over backwards in the pursuit of making women happy, right men? Relationships are increasingly full-fledged partnerships after all, so why should men be the only ones trying to make women happy?
Men want to be happy and boys just want to have fun as well, so here are 10 things that men look for in the pursuit of happiness and Ms. Perfect. Read the list and answer the question that all men deliberate: do we prefer a pretty face or a beautiful body?

10. Charm
Charm is what draws men to those women who are not as good-looking as the others in their black book. Charm is what pulls them back to women even after they burn them. Charm is the one thing that lets women get away with murder ‑- okay, charm and the next thing on the list.

9. A Statuesque Body
They may not admit this to women, but when they’re walking down the street with their women, they want to show them off. Show off what? Their crazy curves and full figure.

8. A Beautiful Face
This one will stand the test of time. A pretty face can get away with murder. While this should not be the top characteristic, it is helpful to admit that they must find a woman who will please their eyes and excite their everything else.
Remember, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, unless of course he is a magician named David. So do not choose someone based on what your friends say, go with whom you want to wake up with. They like beautiful things and they shall make no apologies for this.

7. Honesty & Trust
When the games are played, final rounds called and booty calls over, they want someone they can confide in. The most successful relationships are built upon trust, candor and honesty; anything else is equivalent to building a house on quicksand.
Receiving a pat on the back when they do things right is nice, but it's even nicer to be told when they're wrong, provided of course that they are not made to feel like crap, which takes us to the next point...

6. R-E-S-P-E-C- T
The last thing they want is a woman who lets them down, embarrasses them and makes them out to be fools, especially in public. Gentlemen, there is nothing wrong with admitting that they are excessively proud and sensitive to criticism, but if done right, constructive criticism from the one person who knows them best can only make them better men, fathers, lovers, brothers and human beings.
Why do I say this? Next time a woman tells you something, do not cut her off and put her in her place; listen, pay attention and remember: actions, not words, are what matter. True, women may not have Tammy Wynette standing by them in a state of oblivion, but respect in a partnership is about praise as well criticism, not shutting up and telling it like it is. It helps when it is done with humor (well, not at our expense).

5. Sense of Humor
This will forever remain a priority for any man. They work hard, they put up with a lot, and they need a woman who will put a smile on his faces when things are gloomy, and make them laugh when things are down. Now guys, I have been curious as to whether you like it when women make you laugh or when you make them laugh. Being able to make them laugh is good for your egos, but getting a smile on your faces is the best tonic possible.
Women always rank a sense of humor as the trait they like most in men. A woman who finds it challenging to smile and be pleasant will be a thorn in his side until the day he dies, and trust me, your judgment day will come before hers.

4. Intelligence & Confidence
Previous generations probably preferred a smart woman ‑- not just book smart, but also street smart. But truth be told ‑- and this will not please feminists (but then again, who cares?) ‑- many men did not want an overly smart woman, after all, it would be too hard to tame and control her. After all, men feared that women could become unstable and make demands (oh no...)
Today, I like to think that they have matured a bit and now see the value in having a valuable ally as a partner. If a housewife, mother and maid is all that they are looking for, you are selling yourself short men, so go out and find someone who will learn from you as much as you will learn from her; imagine the powerhouse couple that you will make.

3. Ambition & Drive
If a partner is what you seek, then they will have to find a woman who will challenge his thoughts, stir up his emotions positively and give him a run for his money. Challenges start at home and end on fields, boardrooms and life, so make sure that he meets his match, because practice does make you perfect.
A woman that is too strong-willed will also be too stubborn, and this is just plain frustrating, but one that chooses her battles diplomatically will prove to come out a winner in the game of life. Would you not want her on your team?

2. Heart of gold
If you are looking to get involved for the long haul, a kind woman with a heart of gold will nurture them and offer the compassion, sincerity, warmth, and affection they need to make it to the top. Just make sure they are able to reciprocate the kindness, because someone ultimately will and then she'll run for the hills.

1. Love
Although there are different things that make them happy ‑- some of them may not have been on the list but should have been, while others are but should not have been ‑- when all is said and done and the ink has dried up, the first dates turn into the honeymoon stage, and the relationship develops, all men really want is love.