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October 2005
What Women Will Overlook When Settling Down
Are you worried about your relationship prospects because you're balding? What
if you're a little on the short side? Or what if you have a few bad habits in
your closet?
Well, relax. If you have other redeeming qualities, like a great personality and
a kind heart, she will probably be willing to overlook some of your less
fortunate traits.
Indeed, when a woman is finished sowing her wild oats and is
looking to settle down with a boyfriend, she takes many things into account. She
will look at you as a package and see which things she can try to change and
which she can live with.
But just as importantly, she also takes her own personal situation into account.
Her age, how long she's been single and her past relationships will all play a
role in her decision to be with you.
Below are a number of traits and characteristics that men tend to stress over,
but that, surprisingly, women can and will often overlook. And if my word isn't
enough, I have also included the results from a poll of discerning women who
bluntly dished about which characteristics they'd put up with in a man for the
sake of a relationship.
So read on and prepare to finally let go of some of your insecurities -- their
answers might leave you pleasantly surprised.
Physical Characteristics
60% of women said they could overlook a man's weight
60% of women said they don't care if a man is bald
Why this is the case: According to the women polled, there is a big distinction
between what they are looking for in a fling or a short-term relationship and
what they want in a serious boyfriend. In the long term, women tend to put less
emphasis on aesthetic concerns like weight, baldness or overall looks.
This is not because they don't value a toned physique or a full head of hair,
but women tend to be realistic creatures and if they can't have it all, this is
often where they'll compromise (sometimes with the idea that they can change you
down the line).
So if you click in other ways and your personalities mesh well
together, relax. Your little physical imperfections probably won't get in the
way of a meaningful relationship together.
Personality
40% of women said they could deal with a lazy man (someone who doesn't help with
the chores or who watches too much TV)
40% of women said they could ignore bad habits (like public belching, farting
and nose picking)
10% of women said they could live with a man who doesn't have a sense of humor