What Do I Check Out In A Man?

Of course, when looking for someone to spend the rest of my life with, there are important character traits to look out for and there's the issue of compatibility and goals etc.

But when I see a man for the very first time, these are the top 10 things I tend to check out before I decide if I want to take it any further.

1. Chivalry

I’m traditional in a sense that women should behave like ladies, and men like gentlemen. I like guys who open doors, pay the bill, pull out my chair for me, take charge of the ordering when in a restaurant, refills my glass before refilling his own. That sort of thing.

2. Shoes
As you probably already know... mismatched CROCS are a definite FAIL in my books. Lol.

When I check a man's shoes out, the brand doesn't matter. But a well made pair of leather shoes does make a man look damn sharp, in my opinion. Of course, depending on the venue, a comfy classic pair of sneakers works too.

And I always check if his shoes are clean.

3. Accessories

Apart from shoes, I also check out his belt, watch and wallet. You may think that these little things don't matter... but I'm sure I'm not the only woman who will check these things out!

Men should always wear belts! It completes their look. Not wearing a belt is like... not wearing socks (eww!). A nice wrist watch is important too... it's one investment that will last you a lifetime. So invest in a good watch which looks good on you (not ultra trendy ones which will go out of fashion).


Wallets are not THAT important (as in the brand etc). But I just listed it here because some years ago, I was mortified when I heard a loud VELCRO (!) sound when my date was paying the bill. He had one of those canvas quiksilver type wallets! *ultra cringe moment*

4. Confidence
Not just in the way he interacts with me... but I find confidence in the way he interacts with people around him very attractive in a man. How is he around other alpha males?

5. Do His Eyes Rove?

Does he check out other girls while I am with him? I know many women don't mind their Bfs/husbands checking out other women... but I find it disrespectful. My eyes don't rove when I am with my partner, he has my attention.

6. Broad Shoulders and Strong arms
I am a sucker for a man with broad shoulders especially. I think six pack type abs are nice, but when it comes to manly bodies, my eyes zero in on the natural breadth of his shoulders. Leave the six pack abs to the scrawny teenage boys or the ultra gym obsessed.

7. A Hairy Chest

This is an odd primal fetish of mine. I'm a woman who loves having a guy with a hairy chest to cuddle at night when sleeping.

8. Short and clean nails
I don't fancy men who have super buffed shiny nails... nor men who have dirty looking untrimmed nails. Just a simple blunt trim is attractive on a man.

9. His Smell
Yes, colognes can work magic. But I also find that I am attracted to men based on their natural scent (pheromones?). Some hot looking dates, I just didn't like the smell off. I find myself attracted to men whose natural scents make me feel cozy and comforted. Strange... but that's one of the things I look out for! I can't explain the scent... but it smells .. well... familiar.

10. Nice Lips and Good Teeth

I cannot be attracted to a man who either has badly chapped lips, or dirty looking teeth. He must have a mouth which makes my eyes linger on it for a few moments longer than usual because I SOOOOO feel like kissing him.

What makes your head spin 360 degrees when you check a man out?

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Today's quickie post in my Get Her column is - Friends With Benefits