Relationship Advice

1 March 2011

What he’s really looking for in a woman

by Christian Carter

There's a type of woman men refer to as a "cool girl". She might not be the most attractive woman in the room, but there's just something about her that men find irresistible. Read this article to discover the qualities that make a man see you as the "cool girl" he just has to get to know...


By Christian Carter Author of best-selling eBook Catch Him & Keep Him and free newsletter.

Are you the kind of woman a great guy is attracted to and wants to have a deep, connected relationship with?  Just what is it that makes a man see you as someone he sees as relationship material rather than something casual?
 
To share a few tips on how attraction works with men, let me tell you about the “cool girl”. 
 
“Cool girl” is guy-speak for the kind of woman who is attractive to men in a way that even they can’t explain and won’t tell you about…but I will.
 
You see, “cool girl” is code for a woman who embodies certain qualities that, together, trigger attraction in a man – an emotionally mature man – at a deep level.  Let me explain a bit more about what I mean…and what he’s thinking.
 
“There’s just something about her”
 If you’ve ever heard a guy talk about a woman being a “cool girl”, you probably saw him talk about her with a smile. 
 
A “cool girl” has a certain positive emotional energy that men can relate to.  She might not necessarily be the most physically attractive woman in the room, but there’s just something about her that men find irresistible.
 
Here’s that “something”…
 
Cool girls bring funny, positive thoughts and feelings to situations to create an experience that men will want to have again and again
That’s because a cool girl understands that creating a foundation of positive experiences with a man makes him connect to her so that he wants more and more of her in his life, not less.
 
Cool girls are willing to go with the flow when it comes to social things but make assertions when they have opinions and ideas
Men, especially those with high-powered, stressful careers, don’t want more stress from the women in their lives.  They want to come home to a woman who can be flexible about plans instead of rigid and set in her ways.  However, they also respect a woman who has boundaries and says clearly and in plain language what is not okay with her.
 
Cool girls have options and things to do that keep them satisfied so they don’t feel like they’re left out if they’re not invited to something
And even if they are left out, they don’t complain about it or even mention it – they find something to do that makes them happy.  When you make a man your entire world, he starts to see you as another responsibility for him rather than a partner.  Take responsibility for your own happiness, and you become that much more attractive to a man.
 
Cool girls prefer that a man make up his own mind; they don’t try to make a man do something
Whenever you try to convince someone to do something, the other person will naturally resist you.  And when you try to do this with a guy, something else happens – he starts to feel less attracted to you.  Show him that you respect his ideas and appreciate him by giving him the chance to be him.
 
Cool girls know that the way they feel and talk about themselves is how men will feel about them
If you have a tendency to talk negatively about yourself – your weight, your intelligence, or your life – don’t be surprised if a man will start to see you in that context.  Do yourself a favor by always talking kindly about yourself so that a man sees you and talks about you in the same way.
 
And the number one “something” every cool girl has that attracts a man?  A life outside of him.  Be that girl with the life he wants to be part of…every day.  The best time to start doing this is when you’re still single – use this time to really explore your interests, nurture your friendships, and enjoy the choices that being on your own gives you.  Practicing these small shifts instantly amplifies the cool girl attributes in you…and makes you the kind of girl he wants to see again and again.  Cool?
 
Understanding attraction and how it works is absolutely critical if you want to create a connected, lasting relationship with a man.  To learn more about the kind of woman a great guy is attracted to for the long term, subscribe to Christian’s free e-newsletter.  He’ll tell you what makes a guy want to commit to you, and what you can do to get him there without any convincing or game playing.

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Rusty

17 July 2012 06:31

I can’t believe this of all articles
Only have a rating of 6.9. As a 30 yo male from Perth I can say this is exactly the type of woman I would want to be with.

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Mike D

28 September 2012 16:35

God, I hated it so much when my partner would talk negatively about herself. I always tried to be supportive and tell her it was nonsense, but had I not been in love with her already I can assure you that this would be a very unattractive thing.
On the other hand, giving a man space to be himself and make his own decisions is a great, great thing to do.
Also, taking responsibility for your own happiness and not relying on him to make decisions that keep you happy (and also not complaining about it when it doesn’t suit you) is a pretty cool thing to do. Although, you’re needs are just as important, so if you really weren’t happy with his choice then have a firm but NON-confrontational discussion with him about why you weren’t happy and what would make you happy (do no *tell* him what he should do next time).

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Jess

14 October 2012 00:52

I really like this idea of the “cool girl”. If only all men were emotionally mature enough to look beneath physical appearance for the cool girl underneath

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Steph

14 October 2012 01:42

Ok so guys, yep I’m one of those girls that talk negatively about herself. I believe I am attractive but really struggle with my weight. This leads me (from experience) to almost apologize for how I look and believe that no man would ever want to be with a woman my size. I’m not horrendous or anything, just feel the need to apologize for not being ‘the perfect woman’. I’m confident in every other way. I have a great job, wonderful friends, but feel that I don’t deserve someone to love me. Even if I lower my standard, I end up thinking I’m not good enough. So because I’m like this I choose to remain single. Which is ok… Just miss the affection, the feeling of being loved etc. any advice?

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M

15 November 2012 07:18

Steph, you’ve made a decision to be alone, and not because men aren’t attracted to you, but because you’ve convinced yourself that you’re not worthy of love. Its sad, not only that you would accept this belief without even questioning or fighting it, but also because you’re saying that every man is superficial and cant see beyond a womens weight. I could do a whole spill about how every person is unique and beautiful in their own way, but you wont buy into that because you’re an insecure person. I bet if a man does look at you with geunine interest, you convince yourself hes looking at you because of your weight, and if a man doesn’t look at you, then you convince yourself its because you’re overweight. Do you get the picture here?! You’re not ready to be in a relationship, but not because you’re not perfect (no one is by the way) but because being with anyone as insecure as you is a full time and hard job. Instead of accepting loneliness Steph, you should be working on self-love and confidence, and once you’ve conquered that, you’ll be ready for anything!! Thats my advice.

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