Thursday, January 11, 2007

Picture courtesy of www.8tv.com.my

Reality shows really glues me in front of the TV if it attracts me somehow - either being so silly, hillariously funny or just because of the fame and vibes it sents through Malaysians. Have any of you got the chance to catch this series of What Women Want? It is similar to Mencari Cinta but instead of being judged by one woman which in the end you will have a relationship built (depends if it lasts or not), this is a series judged by women defining if that guy is the type that women seek.

I have been following this show since the second week and missed one episode. These guys are selected from various backgrounds and some are not from Malaysia (I guess since I can not find anything regarding this series and just assuming that some are not really Malaysians). They have different jobs, charming in some ways, attractive in other ways and some make me drool. Like Sham, a special event's planner has the charisma of the man of my dreams the first time I set my eyes on him (well, through the TV). Christian, an english lecturer, on the other hand had the looks and features that I like (which my friends laugh out loud and say that I am blind).

Well after tonight, we won't be seeing Tom, a PhD student and lecturer who is only 25 on the show. He is cute in a way and reminds me of someone I cannot recall. He looks like he is too nice and from the episodes I have watched, he is the type that is kind of laid back. The others would communicate with the camera in English and only Tom and Hafiz, a hairstylist, would speak in Bahasa Melayu.

What is it that women want from their men? What are the qualities we search for? One thing for sure is that the older - I'd rephrase that, the more matured the women gets, the more choosy they become. We tend to change to a perfectionist.

Back to the question - what woman want. What is it that we want?

1. Be a gentleman and at the same time show that you are still in power. Women sometimes need someone they can rely on and lean on at times they feel vulnarale. Being too in power sometimes give indicators of a show-off.

2. Listen and don't make fun of the stories we tell you. Well, you can laugh at our jokes but not at us. And never make fun of us. That is totally a no-no.

3. Do not be to clingy and protective. We women can be clingy, but men, please don't. It is just a turn off if the men clings on the women. Being too protective means we only have little space for ourselves. Let us loosen up a little.

4. Be your true self. Show the real you. Even though you might not get us easily, but being persistent in your approach will make us realize your existance and your seriousness in having a bond with us.

5. Honesty is a must. Be honest and never lie because once we catch you lying to us, it may be over.

6. He respects parents, family and friends. Willing to be patient in trying to 'change' our bad habits.

Well, that's just my opinion and what I have been observing people around me. Showering women with gifts and presents is an advantage (and sometimes a big bonus to women who loves pampering with materials).

Well, what do you want in a man?