HEALTH & NUTRITION
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Traits
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the one who continues to capture his attention and
love day after day, year after year?
The seven qualities which embody her nature are
elemental for every man. It is upon these traits he can
build his emotional home, since they lay the foundation
for a relationship filled with comfort, intrigue, and the
level of independence necessary to support his growth.
Real Women
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Possess That
True Gentlemen
Can’t Resist
by Chantal Heide
When it comes to love and attraction there are
fundamentals which stand the test of time, since
coded in our DNA lies an understanding of what truly
defines the ultimate man or woman. While our advanced
technology and sense of style create the illusion we’re
far removed from our ancestors, early Homo Sapiens,
there remains a longing to seek out the ideal mate.
Women are irresistibly drawn to the pheromones of
the manly man, cleverly disguised underneath his welltrimmed beard, Coppley suit, and Hugo Boss cologne;
as men are drawn to the spirit of the confident woman
travelling across their line of sight, her spicy Zara style
accenting the fiery power of her femininity.
When it comes to love, it’s all about the essence of
the creature.
We all know who the true gentleman is; the man who
encompasses an innate desire to love, cherish, protect,
and care for the woman who will return his affections.
But who is the woman who wins his heart and soul,
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She is emotionally strong enough to weather his
storms. We’ve been culturally desensitized to men’s
emotions, with both sexes raised to believe “big boys
don’t cry.” But in reality young boys cry just as often
as girls, and when tested men exhibit a physiological
response twice that of women when shown images
considered “heart-warming.” Having the ability to be
the pillar of strength in their relationship when a man
must heal his heart allows him opportunities to grow
through his emotional difficulties.
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She has vulnerabilities. A woman who is so strong
she never needs a man to “take care of” anything in
her life leaves him wondering, “What am I here for,
anyway?” Men have a deeply rooted desire to protect
their woman from danger, and being able to offer
something that “only he can tend to” give men a sense
of purpose and satisfies their instincts. Whether it’s
being the official insect killer or at the very least the
one who can make everything better with a soft word
and warm embrace, she presents her man opportunities
to be her White Knight.
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She is feminine… at least sometimes. While she
doesn’t need to look prepped and primed for a night
on the town 24/7, playing up her femininity when
they step out together gives her man a lasting eg