6 Attributes Women Find Attractive in Men

Some of us like men who can sing. Some like men who will give you the remote control.

Some of us just like men in general.

Here’s a list of 6 simple attributes that women find attractive in men.

1)      Men who make us laugh
Laughing releases endorphins which gives us a warm, tingling feeling. Remember that warm feeling you had when you were “oh-so-in-love” with your high school sweetheart? Or that college frat boy?
If laughing makes you feel that way all over again, then yes. That is an extremely attractive quality in a man.
As women, we tend to appreciate a man who can see the lighter things in life. Life in itself is already stressful enough and being with someone who manages to make us laugh will naturally make us gravitate towards him.

2)      Men who will communicate
Men are notorious for not being able to communicate and it’s cool. WE GET IT. But what I mean here is that we don’t need our man to refute everything we say or even give solutions or advice.
One word: Listen

That’s all we need from you. If we wanted someone to bitch with, we’d call any one of our girlfriends. Sometimes we just need you to listen and hug us.

3)      Men who cook
Cooking a meal for women will stir a primeval feeling in her and come on, what’s sexier, sweeter and more romantic than a man cooking for you?
It gives off a signal that the man cares and wants to make sure your basic needs are taken care of.

4)      Men who dance
As the saying goes, “Dancing is the vertical expression of a horizontal desire”.

By dance, I’m not referring to weird ape-like movements on the dancefloor while you attempt to groove to the music. No, I mean like a proper dance to charm the ladies or if all else fails, at least a sense of rhythm.
Dance, to me, is one of the sexiest form of expressions.
Time to sign up for those dance classes!

5)      Men who make us feel secure
We know we’re not the most beautiful woman in the world, nor are we the skinniest one. But play down our insecurity issues by telling us that we’re beautiful in your eyes anyway. We also know attraction to the opposite gender can happen anytime, anywhere when you least expect it. So make us feel secure by not giving two hoots about the other women who make a play for you.

6)      Men who like children or are good with children
For some reason, seeing our man be so at ease with the young ones will cause our maternal instinct to kick in. Now, don’t get me wrong. You may be 21 and not ready for a child but seeing your man in that occasion will make u see him as a potential long-term partner.

Hugs,

Nora

That Fatal Attraction to Bad Boys

Those smouldering eyes that burn into your soul. 

That one-sided smirk that sends chills down your spine. 

That feeling of unattainability that simply leaves you wanting him more. 

Let's face it, we've all been there. We've all fallen for that bad boy (maybe more than one) whom we had hoped to be able to change into THE ONE. 

I'm sure at some point, someone would have told you never to change a person cos you should love him for who he is. But your egos are trained to think otherwise. Every girl wants to say that she's the one who tamed the bad boy. She's the one who managed to have him n keep him. It's all a matter of bragging rights. 

We all know that bad boys treat you way worse than you deserve. They are risk takers and unpredictable, and more often than not, will cheat on you. So why do us girls still fall for these boys? 

Bad boy sex appeal. 

You like the chase and in a more general scheme of things, you tend to appreciate the things that you have to work hard for way more than those that come easily to you. Bad boys have been (and will always be) a challenge and it gives you a sense of morbid satisfaction when you thrive in your conquest of getting them. Keeping them on the other hand, is a different ballgame altogether.

The worst part is these bad boys don't even have to try really hard to get the girls cos girls flock to them like bees to honey. They don't have to have extra wit or better pick up lines. 

TV shows and movies have glorified bad boys and come on, everyone wants a relationship like the ones you watch on the screens. I know I do.

Take The Vampire Diaries for example. Male leads are Damon and Stefan Salvatore. Is it any wonder that us girls want a boyfriend like that as opposed to the sweet and considerate character like Matt? Of course, I'm one of those who fall prey to Damon's bad boy looks.

Then there's Glee (of course there's Glee.. THERE'S ALWAYS GLEE!). Bad boy Jake sees girls swarming around him in almost every episode but sweet guy Ryder? Not so much.
Again bad boys are glorified. 

 

Liam from 90210. Enough said. 

Bad boys have a way of screwing up your life simply because as girls, we tend to be more emotionally affected than any other creatures. But hey, I'm a believer of everyone has to make mistakes at least once in their lives. So go ahead and fall for the bad boys cos it's an experience that you'll never forget. God knows I've fallen for bad boys enough times.

If this post doesn't teach you anything, at the very least, you know I watch a lot of typical girly tv series.

Hugs,
Nora

What I'll Never Tell You

The words burnt in my throat as I sat there, unable to vocalize what I so desperately want to say. I knew I’d be smothered by your charm but I was lost in you and that’s funny cos I knew exactly what I would have said.

I would have told you that I want you, in more ways than one. Everytime you leave, the smile on your face leaves an imprint in my brain.

I would have told you that my heart skips a beat and butterflies take over in my stomach when I hear from you. Or see your name pop up on my screen.

I would have told you that you ignited something in me. Something that caused a flutter in all of me.

I would have told you that I want to sit on your kitchen counter as you make toast and eggs at 6 in the morning.

I would have told you that I miss your weird sense of humour that used to make me laugh so hard as u regale me with your stories.

I would have told you that I miss that smirk on your face when you win the weird conversations we had.

I would have told you that I want to feel your arms around me or your hand on my back as you guide me through the crowded streets.

I would have told you that I love your flaws (as bountiful as they may be cos I sure as hell ain’t perfect) and that I love our differences though they can be a pain at times.

I would have told you that I want to learn something new about you everyday because I want to be able to say, one day, that I know all of you.

I would have told you that I want to curl up in bed with you as we watch movies at midnight with our legs tangled in the sheets.

I would have told you that I want to be what you reach for when you wake up in the middle of the night.

I would have told you that sometimes it’s easy to not get affected by you and what you do/say but yet at times, it’s the hardest shit ever.

And finally, I would have told you that I want to make you happy.

In the simplest form of these words, I won't chase after you when you walk away. 

Hugs,
Nora

Downfall: Pizza and Donut

For as long as I can remember, food has always been my nemesis. Junk food or not, I have zero willpower when it comes to controlling what I eat. ZERO.
It wouldn't matter if I'm full. So long as there's food within sight, my hands will automatically reach out and even though my tummy will be screaming in agony, I can hear my mouth/tongue giving off an evil laugh.

As I grew older, I know I had to find a way somehow. But hey, I don't live in a bloody fairy tale where everything works out the way I want it to so of course I haven't found that balance. Although I have to say that I'm a tad better at it now than I was 10 years ago.

But the two things that I can NEVER resist are pizza and donuts, especially pizza. 

Yes, I know that a slice of the worst pizza that exists has 2000 calories in it. That's almost double my daily calorie intake! But who can resist that yummy looking slice of awesomeness?!
I can almost taste it in my mouth now... Pepperoni on melting cheese that stretches like crazy as you take a bite into that soft chewy dough. The tomato paste oozing out as your teeth sinks into it and the waft of delicious passes through your nostrils.

But who am I kidding? I'm FAMOUS for my sweet tooth and of course a day is not complete until I've had something sweet. Donuts, together with pizzas, will be my downfall.
Do you like the basic sugar-coated one? Or maybe the chocolate sprinkles? How about the oreo-covered one? Peanut butter?

I wish I can say I like ONE specific type but I don't.
I BLOODY LIKE ALL OF THEM!

If I was in the food industry, I know the one thing that would be on the top of my list.

PIZZA DONUT! Or maybe DONUT PIZZA!
Before you start sniggering and giving me grief about being a glutton, just take a second and think about it. It would be brilliant to have two of my favourite food (and a lot of other people too!) combined into one.

I shall wait patiently for the day where someone creates this delicious goodie. *rubs hands in glee*

Hugs,
Nora

The Things You Taught Me That You Weren't Aware Of

You were the one who taught me that attraction at first sight is not a myth and that attraction can last for years. I know this cos everytime we meet, I feel that same pull towards you no matter how much I tell myself that it doesn’t exist.

You were the one who taught me not to look at the world with rose-tinted glasses. Your experiences and stories of what you went through had me in stitches but they also taught me not to be naïve and sheltered simply cos I live in a safe country.

You were the one who taught me how easy it is to compartmentalize and walk away, no strings attached. The minimal actions you took broke my heart and shattered my dignity.

You were the one who taught me that I shouldn’t settle. In your own twisted way, you showed me that if it’s not right, I should walk away. The guilt I felt turned into a lesson that was worth more than a million bucks.

You were the one who taught me that it is possible to want all of someone and nothing at the same time. That new experience is a terrible feeling and I certainly hope never to feel that again.

You were the one who taught me how much I despise myself – for being hopeless and useless when it comes to you  - yet try to be that fierce independent woman.

You were the one who taught me that I was right all this while and I should have trusted my instincts right from the start.

Now that I’ve learnt, will I apply the lessons or continue letting you teach me?

 

Hugs,
Nora

Falling in Love Without My Permission and Finding My Way Out Of It

That initial look in your eyes piercing through mine. That tentative hesitant smile to see if I’d respond in a positive manner. What were the odds that you’d be the one person I met who would make such an impact in my life, even after all this time?

You said all the right things and that grabbed my attention right off the bat.

Were you THAT intuitive or did you have so much practice at this that you knew exactly what to say? 

I wish I can say that I didn’t succumb to your charm.

I wish I can say I didn’t let you in.

I wish I can say that I walked away.

Mostly, I wish I can say that I didn’t fall for you and your ways.

I wasn’t looking for love nor was I looking for a partner but you caused a ripple in my heart and that forced my brain to have a thinkthrough. How is this possible? We never dated (not in the traditional sense of the word) and we barely met.

All the times that we’ve spent together, physically or not, you said/did the sweetest things that you didn’t have to. I was confused.

Why did you feel the need to play the seduction game with me? You already knew you had me.

All I wanted to do was pull away and say “Don’t play pretend. You don’t have to sweet talk me. I know what this is.”

Matters of the heart have always been confusing and now, I don’t want to fall blindly anymore. I want to stop being impulsive. Stop being a sucker for you.

But after all this time, my heart still skips a beat whenever it comes to you.

Hugs,
Nora

Wide Awake by Glee

Yes, I'm a Gleek and I'm proud of it.



This performance got me the very first time I saw it and the fact that it's a stripped down version simply melts me.



If you've got any other stripped down versions of any songs, share them with me! They're my absolute favourite genre of music.



Enjoy this video!





Hugs,

Nora