Men only want one thing

[Anonymous]

I’ve heard this phrase used time and again to describe what men look for in a relationship. It’s used by so many people of different ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, etc. This makes me question the truth of this statement.

Men, how accurate is this statement?

[Anonymous]

I don't know...my husband likes sandwiches too.

So maybe they want two things.

[Anonymous]

You're an abject failure if you've made it to adulthood and believe that men don't need emotional support or close bonds.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You're an abject failure if you've made it to adulthood and believe that men don't need emotional support or close bonds.

The OP is talking about what men want, not need. So do men want that one thing, or do they ‘need’ it?

[Anonymous]

Yes hotness and sex are a very high priority.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't know...my husband likes sandwiches too.

So maybe they want two things.

and if he could never eat a sandwich ever again?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You're an abject failure if you've made it to adulthood and believe that men don't need emotional support or close bonds.

I believe many men would say I can get that from somebody other than a wife or a significant other.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You're an abject failure if you've made it to adulthood and believe that men don't need emotional support or close bonds.

There are different kinds of men. Some of them have no clue how to have close bonds or allow themselves to be seen as vulnerable by accepting emotional support. Some women are like this too, but it’s more common in men.

I don’t think men only want one thing...but I think there’s one specific thing that almost every man really, really wants.

[Anonymous]

I want an exclusive, serious relationship with a woman. And I want lots of sex in that relationship.

[Anonymous]

I have been married for 15 years, and there are some times that I think the whole marriage, kids, house thing is all just about assuring regular access to that one thing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I want an exclusive, serious relationship with a woman. And I want lots of sex in that relationship.

So it’s mainly about sex as OP asked?

[Anonymous]

Don't you know, OP? Men only want sex and they have to pry it from their frigid wives.

[Anonymous]

If men think that's going to make a marriage, or it's the most important aspect it's no wonder many have terrible relationships. No different than the women who only care about his paycheck and being a high wage earner. A lot of dysfunctional people not understanding THEY are the problem.

[Anonymous]

I'm a woman but I know my husband would say it's false. He and his brothers also want somebody to talk to, an equal partner in a relationship, somebody they can admire as far as work and ambition (even if that's just being a stay at home mom), somebody who is a good enough mom to their kids, and of course they want to be good people themselves and provide their wives with what their wives need need. And of course they want financial success, fun hobbies, kids, friends, all that. Yes, lots of sex is something they want but it's just one of many things.

I think men who think that men only want one thing and that's sex are emotionally stunted and need therapy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm a woman but I know my husband would say it's false. He and his brothers also want somebody to talk to, an equal partner in a relationship, somebody they can admire as far as work and ambition (even if that's just being a stay at home mom), somebody who is a good enough mom to their kids, and of course they want to be good people themselves and provide their wives with what their wives need need. And of course they want financial success, fun hobbies, kids, friends, all that. Yes, lots of sex is something they want but it's just one of many things.

I think men who think that men only want one thing and that's sex are emotionally stunted and need therapy.

Exactly. They make lousy partners.