What Makes Men Attractive? The Results Are In

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If you’re a man, you’ve probably wondered what women (or other men) look for in a man at some point or another. We were curious, too! We compiled the data from our “Build a Boyfriend” generator to discover what physical attributes and personality traits people find most attractive in a man, and in this article, we’ll share those results with you. Plus, we interviewed dating and relationship coach David Chambers to provide additional insights into what makes a man attractive.

Men’s Most Attractive Traits

Dating and relationship coach David Chambers says a sense of humor, leadership skills, compassion, and empathy are some of the most attractive features, and our readers tend to agree! According to our data, many people are attracted to men who are funny and kind with dark hair and a tall, muscular build.

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Attractive Personality Traits & Values

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  1. According to user data from our “ Build a Boyfriend ” generator, a good sense of humor is the #1 personality trait people look for in a guy. They’re also interested in men who are kind and compassionate, smart, loyal, and respectful.

    Meet the wikiHow Expert

    David Chambers is a men’s dating, relationship, and intimacy coach based in London, England with over 20 years of experience.

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    Our users also want a man who shares their values. According to our data, approximately 25.4% of personality descriptions and 14.1% of attractiveness factors explicitly referenced shared values. Users seek men who are caring, honest, loyal, respectful, and understanding. They also want a partner who shares their life goals, religious beliefs, and views on family. Many users also state they want a partner who “likes what they like,” showing the importance of shared hobbies and activities.
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Attractive Physical Traits

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    Many people prefer dark hair to light hair. Our users overwhelmingly prefer dark hair on men, with 44.5% stating they like brown hair and 24.9% saying they prefer black hair. However, many people also find men with light hair attractive, as 19.5% said they like blonde hair.
    • Users are more split when it comes to hair texture, but curly hair (27.1%) and short hair (19.3%) were our top results, followed by “wavy” (14.2%), “fluffy” (11.3%), and “long” (10.3%)
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    In general, users are attracted to men who are tall and muscular. “Tall” (1.2%) and “muscular” (1.1%) are the leading preferences in our data, followed by a combined “tall and muscular” at 0.6%. Other users mention being attracted to men who are “athletic” (0.6%) and “skinny” (0.6%), so people are attracted to a wide range of body types!
    • You don’t have to be “some sort of Adonis,” says Chambers. [3] Different people are attracted to different body types, so don’t feel like you have to change yourself if you don’t want to. The right person will find you attractive just the way you are!
    • Do women really like muscular men? We polled wikiHow readers in this article to find out!
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    A man’s eyes and smile are often considered his most attractive features. Beyond general body types, our users frequently cited “eyes” (2.3%) and “smile” (1.7%) as attractive features on a man. This highlights the importance of facial expressions and a captivating gaze!
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Other Archetypes & Key Findings

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  1. “Jake,” “Alex,” “Liam,” “James,” and “Jack” were the most common names users listed for their ideal boyfriend. This suggests that users may be attracted to familiar and approachable archetypes, as opposed to stereotypes like the “bad boy.”
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    Both physical traits and personality play key roles in attractiveness. While physical traits certainly play a role in someone’s perceived attractiveness, they’re not the only traits that matter. Our data suggests that users seek both attractive physical attributes and a strong, positive personality and shared values.
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Final Takeaways

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  1. Our findings show that many people interested in men are attracted to those who are kind, funny, and loyal, with brown or black, curly or short hair, and a tall, muscular build. However, it’s important to remember that attractiveness is subjective. What’s attractive to one person might not be to another, and that’s okay!
    • People may find different traits attractive depending on the values of their culture and where they live. What’s considered attractive in one part of the world might not be in another area.

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      1. ↑ David Chambers. Dating and Relationship Coach. Expert Interview
      2. ↑ David Chambers. Dating and Relationship Coach. Expert Interview
      3. ↑ David Chambers. Dating and Relationship Coach. Expert Interview

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