Impossible Standards
Women often get ridiculed for their high standards, but honestly, both genders are responsible for this. However, in this article, we’ll dive into some of the silliest dating requirements women hold onto when scrolling through apps. Remember, this isn’t about all women—just the shallow ones!
1. Six Feet
It’s a well-known fact that some shallow women have a height requirement—typically six feet, while others go up to six-three or more. Height is something a person can’t control, and weeding out men just because they aren’t naturally a few inches taller is pretty messed up.
2. Rich
Shallow women want a rich guy, probably because they’re looking for someone to take care of them. Even if the woman works, she may expect the man to cover all her bills while she uses her own money for fun. If a woman dismisses you because you aren’t breaking six figures, then she’s not worth the stress.
3. High-End Job
Even if you have a high paycheck, shallow women expect you to also have a world-class job to match it. While garbage men and plumbers make good money, a shallow woman has no interest in “gross” work. Instead, she wants a finance executive, a lawyer, an engineer, or a doctor. That’s about it, really.
4. Head Full of Hair
Shallow women will all too easily dismiss bald men—another factor they can’t control. Since most men experience male pattern baldness, this is an unfortunate trait to target and can lead to unfair standards.
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5. Fancy Dates
Shallow women will expect fancy dates right off the bat. It doesn’t matter that you’ve never seen each other—she expects you to book a high-end restaurant for the first encounter. A more sensible woman, on the other hand, would understand that coffee or a walk is a low-stakes way of getting to know each other before ramping up for a second or third date.
6. Built Different
Another shallow characteristic certain women look for is the physical body. They expect the man to be built like a Hollywood star. While going to the gym is good for you, this woman is more interested in the cosmetic results.
7. Financially Supportive
A shallow woman will say she’s looking for an “old-fashioned” or traditional man, but what she really means is she expects someone to pay for all her dates and financially support her. Maybe remind this woman that if she wants a traditional relationship, she better be ready to cook and clean too.
8. Blue Eyes
This is a particularly shallow trait to look for, but some women all too easily dismiss men with dark eyes. Instead, they are looking for lighter colors like blue and green. Not only is this irrelevant to an actual relationship, but it also promotes Eurocentric beauty standards and dismisses numerous ethnicities.
9. Nice Car
A shallow woman expects her man to drive, but not just any car will do. He has to have a nice and new-looking car. If you drive second-hand or take public transit, at least you won’t have to worry about women like this.
10. Man’s Man
A shallow woman expects her man to be manly. If she randomly asks you if you can fix a flat tire or build a porch, then she’s likely looking for someone who adheres to traditional gender roles. That’s perfectly fine but dropping a guy because he isn’t a macho farmer-type who also works in finance and has millions of dollars seems a bit ridiculous.
Now that we have discussed the silly traits that some people get caught up in, here are 10 reasonable and important traits that women should look for instead.
1. Family Oriented
A man who has strong ties to his family and speaks fondly about his parents and siblings is a grounded and sensible person. Based on how he treats his closest family members, a woman can determine how he would treat her.
2. Sense of Humor
There is nothing better than a man who can make a woman laugh. Looks fade and jobs change, but a sense of humor can stick around forever. A woman should look for a guy who appeals to her silly side, and they’ll be laughing for decades to come.
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3. Kindness
Kindness is in short supply and getting into a relationship with a rich but rude man is the last thing a woman should want. She should consider how a man talks to her and observe him when he interacts with others, especially customer service workers.
4. Respect
So many couples crumble into fighting and domestic issues due to a basic lack of respect. You should never use curse words when speaking to your significant other, and getting handsy is an absolute no-no. A woman should be concerned with how a man treats her—is he polite? Does he understand boundaries? Is he patient? That’s what matters.
5. Ambitious
If a man has ambition, a woman will never have to worry about money. An ambitious man will always chase promotions, tinker on his own business, or train for a major sport. An ambitious man will always take a woman further than a man who has everything handed to him.
6. Shared Values
At the end of the day, shared values are what will make a relationship last. If a woman is deeply religious or loves animals, she shouldn’t get with a guy who hates both but is just oh-so attractive. Remember, looks fade!
7. Dependability
When the going gets tough, a woman needs a man who will be there for her. The ability to share one’s burden and receive support is crucial to maintaining a happy relationship. Odds are that a superficial man may expect his partner to always be perfect too, with no room for human emotion.
8. Maturity
The issue with rich gym bros is that they often have things handed to them, which means they might not be the most mature when getting into an argument. Instead, a woman should look for someone who acts his age and can be an adult—whether that means diffusing conflict or splitting chores.
9. Shared Interests
The shallow traits some women look for have very little to do with hobbies and interests. So what if she finds a tall, attractive man with a high-paying accounting job? What are they supposed to talk about all day? A relationship is about love, not business, so instead, a woman should look for a man who shares her hobbies and loves to talk about them.
10. Emotionally Aware
Men are often criticized for hiding their emotions and eventually lashing out. This is why a woman should search for a man capable of rare emotional vulnerability. A man like this will have a better temperament and will stick with her through the good and the bad.
