I can not speak for all women, but I can speak for myself. I can only tell you how I want a man to treat me.
First and foremost, I want a man who is honest. I can not stand being lied too. Some men lie over the stupidest things. Some men actually believe that we don't know they are lying. Hey guys, just because we don't call you on it does not mean we don't know that you are lying to us. Sometimes it just isn't worth the fight.
He also must be trustworthy. I feel that if you don't have trust for on another, then you don't have anything to build your relationship on.
It seems that I am attracted to the "bad boy type". Tho when I have the bad boy type, what I really want is the kind, gentle and attentive type. I guess if I really think about it the type I really want is a man with a "bad boy type" confidence with a kind, gentle and attentive heart.
I need to be treated with respect. No one likes to be disrespected. It is also important to have a physical attraction to one another. Physical excitement is on of the best parts of a relationship.
I am the type of woman who likes to be in control of her own finances. I want a man that will have my back if I am ever in a crisis. I do not want anyone who is going to kick me when I am down.
My ideal man will never talk down to me and will treat me like his equal.
My ideal man will not have a violent temper. No one ever should place their hands on each other in anger. That form of behavior should never be tolerated!
He must be able to communicate with me on my level.
And most of all, he must be a Christian. I believe a man who is closer to GOD is a better man.
Oh yeah, A little Chivalry would be nice too, but not mandatory. I am used to doing things my self anyway.
These are the most important characteristics of my ideal man. Maybe some of you want the same thing. I only know for sure what I want.
I think that every time we settle for some kind of behavior we do not like in a relationship we are enabling the man to act out that behavior. We need to unite as women to make men accountable for their actions. Maybe then they will be able to wake up and attempt to figure out what their women really want and strive to achieve it.