5 Qualities that men are secretly looking for in women

1. She has a life of her own. It’s important to show that you’re self-sufficient when you’re trying to impress a man, and it’s equally as important to maintain this when you’re in a relationship. The average modern man does not want a lady to be clinging onto him all the time – it makes him feel suffocated. Rather than ditching your friends and family to spend time with a new love interest, make sure you keep separate plans in your diary at all times.

2. She is honest and loyal. Be honest with your love interest. If you tell them that you’re married and going through a particularly difficult divorce: or you had a baby when you were younger or or anything else that could potentially make them run for the hills, then you’ve done the right thing. Anything that they may find out further down the line and could put them off should be made clear from the outset, or you risk wasting the time of you both.

3. She looks after herself. This is the one thing that has not changed since the days of our most distant ancestors; men like a woman who takes a pride in her appearance and vice versa. Not talking about being a tall, slim supermodel – it is not all about looks – but a little primping and preening here and there goes a long way. Wear something that accentuates your fantastic figure. Wear makeup to highlight your natural features; style your hair to compliment your face; and spray on your favorite scent to boost your confidence (Smell good) – hello gorgeous!

4. She is self-confident. Nowadays, being needy attracts little more than a few raised eyebrows. Instead of zoning in on your weaknesses, develop and maximize your strengths to put you in the right frame of mind. Stand tall, make eye contact, and smile, for an instantly more confident you.

5. She is mature and well-spoken. Baby talk can be cute but don’t use it too often, sugar bunny. Your average modern man likes his woman to be able to hold down an intellectual conversation as well as having a good sense of humor, and cutie-overload could put him off. Talk about interesting topics and be sure to listen to him as well as inputting your own thoughts and ideas into the conversation. Hold back on slang words for your first few dates and avoid swear words too, as they come across as uncouth