The Best Response to “What Are You Looking For?”

Never tell a man exactly what you want.Ariana E.·Follow4 min read·Mar 14, 2022--Early on in dating, many women are asked the following question:“So…what are you looking for in a man?”At face value, it seems like an innocent question. But it could also be a dangerous manipulation tactic.If you are too transparent about what you’re looking for, a man may pretend to have those qualities in hopes that his act will win your trust.It could be with malicious intent or out of desperation to impress you. Either way, being too specific with your preferences could result in someone using your description as a blueprint for how to act around you.Even weeks or months into a new relationship, you may be left wondering whether or not you actually know the person for who they are, or for who they think you want them to be.At best, this leaves you with questions. At worst, this leaves you open to manipulation.For these reasons, I would advise any woman not to tell a man exactly what she’s looking for.D...