The Successfully Single Syndrome

WHAT DO MEN AND WOMEN WANT?

Men and women essentially want the same thing. Their desires are more alike than different. Everyone, to be complete, wants to love and be loved unconditionally — to have someone to wake up beside each morning and to reach over and touch during the night. Both want someone to think about during their busy workday and to share their deepest thoughts with that evening. They want a soul mate with whom to laugh and cry about life. Men and women want a partner with whom they can build dreams and make memories. They want spiritual connections. They want someone who won’t mind if they sing even though they can’t sing. Men and woman want to be able to plan a future with their partner with excitement and anticipation. They want to know this person will be with them forever. They want a best friend with whom to play or to do nothing at all. A dedicated wild, crazy, tender lover is desirable.

Because life will bring tragedies, it is comforting to know your love will remain steadfastly by your side and let you win the arguments that are most important to you. Men and women want tolerant non-judgmental lovers who will give them emotional and physical space when desired. They want a mate they can count on 100% of the time. Men and women want to be able to meet their own needs and their partner’s needs completely. They want open, intimate, emotional, and intellectual communication. Men and women want to share feelings and hopes and dreams openly and honestly. Men and women want unconditional, permanent love.