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Though attraction can seem confusing to many people, dating expert Bacon pointed out that this isn't the case.
"What guys need to understand is that triggering attraction in women isn’t as complicated as it seems," the founder of The Modern Man project told Bored Panda via email.
"It mostly boils down to displaying personality traits and behaviors that are naturally attractive to women, such as confidence, masculinity, charm, charisma, being a playful challenge, humor, and social intelligence," he explained.
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The dating expert noted that most guys don't realize that they can "actively create a spark with a woman" by showcasing all of the positive traits.
"In other words, he doesn't have to hope to be selected based on how he looks. He can actively create sparks of attraction inside of a woman he likes, so she then becomes interested in him."
Bored Panda asked dating expert Bacon about how guys might be able to get out of the so-called 'friend zone' that many dread being thrown into.
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Yes, it was in a manual car.
It was a hot summers day so he rolled up his sleeves before we got in the car.
Yes, he did put his hand on the back of my chair.
"Firstly, he needs to begin displaying attractive traits," the founder of The Modern Man said that being confident, masculine, playful, and humorous can make a guy seem attractive. This way, he's seen as a potential boyfriend or lover.
"Secondly, he needs to begin flirting with her. Most guys overlook this, but flirting is the key to creating a sexual spark with women," the dating expert told us.
"It’s a subtle art of expressing your sexual and romantic interest without coming on too strong. Most women know how to flirt, but most guys don't."
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How someone looks definitely plays a key role in romance. To put it bluntly, everyone wants to feel attracted to their partner—and to feel attractive, in turn. However, looks really aren’t everything.
A person’s character, behavior, and values are also essential when we look at attraction. What this means specifically can vary a lot from individual to individual. But there are some common denominators (with plenty of exceptions, of course!).
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As Business Insider points out, good looks can be a factor for why women like men, but they’re not as important as you might think.
Having a good sense of humor, being kind to others, and being mindful are what draw women to men, according to research. Women also tend to like risk-takers, as well as guys who (sometimes) play hard to get.
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Meanwhile, the Gentleman’s Journal notes that showing off your sensitive side and getting a dog can help you stand out from the competition. If you’re approachable and selfless, you’re only improving your chances of landing a date.
On the flip side, men tend to value women for their intelligence and creativity, good communication skills, loyalty, and optimism.
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One of my classmates whom i had very little prior interaction with had a fear of clowns.
At a certain point something spooked her, she grabbed my arm. I felt like 'me big monkey, me keep pretty lady safe'
Stupid as it was i had a little crush on her afterwards.
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Marriage.com shares that among some of the qualities that men find the most attractive are friendliness, compassion, cleanliness, and independence.
Empathy and kindness appear to be universally attractive traits, no matter a person’s gender. This makes a lot of sense because human beings are social animals: we rely on communities not only to survive but also to thrive.
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