As a woman, there's nothing better than being in the
presence of a man who relishes in his masculinity in a way
that doesn't involve the obvious chest-pounding and cat-
calling, but the confident reserve of a gentleman. Now,
before you accuse me of hating men, let me be
clear; I love more things about men than I can put
into one article. This is not about finding female
empowerment though man-bashing. Quite the
opposite, actually. It's a celebration of the grown up
man's man who knows how to treat a woman. What does
this man look like, to me, at least? Well...

[1.] He is hygienic, but cleans his nails and trims his
nose hairs outside of a nail salon. Think about it:
Would Hemingway or Gladiator be getting his nails
buffed? Methinks not.

[2]. He can balance both swag and sophistication
and a career and a personal life without too many
proverbial exclamation points (and certainly not
multiple ones in a text message. No, no, no).

[3.] He reserves his "LOL" for actual laughter, which
he exudes out loud and often.

[4]. He isn't looking to play "pen pal" with you
through your iPhone because he knows that all text
and no play makes Johnny a very dull boy.

[5.] When he's interested in a woman, he doesn't
wait three days to call her, but he does actually call
her, and when he does, he asks her out for dinner,
makes reservations, picks a great bottle of wine
(because he knows how to) and then makes sure
she gets home safely.

[6.] If he wants to see her again, he lets her know,
and if he doesn't, he politely lets her know that it
was a pleasure to spend time with her, even if it
wasn't. He does, however, let her know gently and
firmly enough that he's not interested so that she
doesn't waste her time thinking it might become
something it won't.

[7.] He reads actual books and newspapers and
holds opinions on everything from scotch pairings
to world events all the while understanding that
not all of his opinions are facts and that not
everyone has to agree with him in order for him to
maintain his relationships or his manhood. In fact,
he enjoys it when you don't agree with him
because it means he gets to indulge you in a good
debate or leave you thinking a little bit harder
about things than when you sat down in front of
him.

[8.] He opens doors and takes coats, not because he
feels a woman is weak, but because he is strong
enough to show that he cares about the comfort of
those around him.

[9.] Sure, he might want to get into a woman's bed,
but he's also interested in getting into her head as
experience has shown him that seduction is a
delicate dance and the man who resides in her
mind has conquered every other part of her.

[10.] He appreciates a woman who shows she cares
for him, but he isn't interested in being courted.
He enjoys taking the lead in courting and doesn't
need to be "chased" because he's in desperate need
of an ego stroke. He also won't play "puppy dog" to
a woman who takes advantage of this.

[11.] He doesn't look to be anyone's father or savior,
and he doesn't pretend to be the leading man in
any woman's fairy tale. He's just a man looking for
a partner who can slay her own dragons, pay her
own bills and explore the world alongside him.

[12.] He looks for a woman who doesn't need him,
but wants him, not for money or the happiness or a
baby or a safety net, but solely for who he is.

[13.] He has a career, a hobby, a family of close
friends and a favorite way to have his steak
prepared and he isn't the least bit intimidated
when the woman in front of him shares these
qualities; quite the contrary, it makes him want
her more.

[14.] He has taken the time to get to know himself
and has a strong understanding of his own
character and convictions, what he values and
what he doesn't. He is a man who is honest with
himself about himself and therefore is OK being
honest with those around him.

[15.] He takes as much pride in the way he treats
women he's with as he does his job and the way he
looks.

[16.] He's not the bad boy, a good boy, or a boy at all; he's a
man. A leading man, and he's looking not for a
good girl, but a great woman. One who shares all
of the solid qualities that he brings to the table,
and perhaps, can teach him something along the
way. He's willing to wait and work for this woman,
to fight for her and will gladly hold out for her as
long as he needs to. But when she comes along, he
doesn't sit on the fence; he's smart enough to know
when he's gotten damned lucky. And when she
finds him, she should be smart enough to know the
same.

its true shaa

u just described my dream man.
Where is he?

dorlapoh20:
u just described my dream man.
Where is he?

pls tell al dix nairaland guys

dorlapoh20:
u just described my dream man.
Where is he?

In your dreams na.

Come collect clay n cement!

Hmmm so wat do u say about me that hv a few part of that? And is it possible for one man to have all those qualities?

Why will you discribe me in a public forum dis

aminho:
Why will you discribe me in a public forum dis

hmmmmmmmmm!

I know someone who sells sand plus cement.

Lord, where can a lady find this man. I'm so tired of meeting time wasters and unserious guys. Oh God help! Your daughter is in serious need.

dechandel:
Lool
The list up there just describes a perfect man and there is no such thing as a perfect man
We cant have it all in a bite
So the man who does all these and more doesnt exist

u no dey sleep?

This is description of Jesus Christ naaa......

dechandel:
I just woke up

am eating popcorn,come and join me

Nairaland with sleepless op's since 138 AD

I smell FP......




Let me share in that

*MODIFIED
I am shocked that this list was written by a guy......
Quote me when he sees any one with those qualities....
Jesus Christ that had them sef was still killed by men and women....

Until God himself Date This Ladies Them No Go Gree....

But sorry ladies, God is a jealous dude....
You better sacrifice some qualities

OP, please can you buy one of such men for me? Will send the money to your account.

SIRKOL:
Hmmm so wat do u say about me that hv a few part of that? And is it possible for one man to have all those qualities?

Yes its possible

Tymax:

In your dreams na.

Gbam!

nice

dorlapoh20:
u just described my dream man.
Where is he?

He's in Heaven.

Who says the described man doesn't exist? He does...










In Heaven, sitting at the right hand side of His father.

you can get men like this in hollywood movies..

This shouldn't be the criterion for knowing a man from a boy now.... or for choosing the ideal man... btw, show me a man that possesses all these characteristics n I'd cry green blood.....If a man should possess these, he's simply acting up... let's face it, he's either fake or a machine....

dorlapoh20:
u just described my dream man.
Where is he?

I'll send u a truck of clay, so u can mould him urself

alberto2k:


I'll send u a truck of clay, so u can mould him urself

and the breath of life how will i get that?

I thought in this new year, we would be more inclined to dealing with facts and real issues as opposed to these futuristic, delusional thread... If the op was in chibok... I guess his supposed description of a real man may include possession and ability to handle an AK47.

JoeCutie:
He's in Heaven.

badoolee:
pls tell al dix nairaland guys

Nairaland guys are never and will never be romantic