1. Confidence

If ever there were a single trait women look for in a man, confidence would be it. That’s because confidence is built from an accumulation of all those previously described traits: the more of these qualities he possesses, the more his belief in himself is strengthened – which is undeniably sexy to women. On the other hand, when a man is lacking confidence, traits such as intelligence, good looks, or talent are more or less nullified. It’s like a well-endowed man who has no idea how to use his unusually large “gift.” If you remember only one thing from reading this piece, let it be this: confidence is of paramount importance. Fake it if you must!

2. Sociability

Can you walk into any party and charming the pants off of everyone in the room…or are you more of the type who sends everyone running for the fire exit? A woman wants to know that she can introduce you to her pals without having to worry that you could potentially creep them out. Same goes for bringing you over to meet her parents when the time comes. Being able to play well with others is key, and a lady will sense your social skills from the start. If you’ve ever been described with such terms as “aloof,” “overbearing,” or “potential serial killer,” start brushing up on your people skills ASAP!

3. Sexual Ability

While the rare exception (i.e. conservatives and virgins) might not mind tangoing with a sexually inexperienced man, most women prefer to be with guys who know their way around a female body, but don’t have to brag about it. A true Don Juan can demonstrate his sexual acumen without words, but with skills (or “skillz” if you’re nasty). And I’m not talking about blindly pummeling her like a jackhammer on concrete. A guy in tune with his sexuality knows when to turn on the romance or unleash the raw beast inside.

4. Intelligence

Intelligence is super important not only because it influences a person’s ability to succeed in the world, but because any lady with depth wants to be able to have meaningful conversation with a guy. You don’t have to be Stephen Hawking to land the woman of your dreams (believe it or not, that dude is a pimp), but if you want to hold a lady’s focus, you should be able to do basic multiplication, construct a proper sentence, and understand the concept of gravity (or at least, have seen and understood the movie with Sandra Bullock and George Clooney). Cultural knowledge is often as important as academic wisdom!