We know what boys like – and we can say it in one word withthree letters.

But how often do we ladies let guys say what they want? We havesongs about “What a Girl Wants” and songs that proclaimwe “just want to have fun.” We get to rag on guys with”Boys Lie” T-shirts and general man-bashing.

Guys don’t have these same outlets. Guys are oftenreluctant to speak up and let women know what is on their mindsbecause they fear the outcome, which will either be overpraise fortheir sweetness or something akin to a purse slap over thehead.

So, this one’s for the fellas, but ladies, listen up,too.

“She has to have an aura of confidence. It’s all inthe walk,” said Scott Warner, a senior philosophy major.

Guys want a confident woman – someone who can laugh at herselfin the face of embarrassment. She would accept compliments and notalways try to rebut them.

They want a woman who takes care of herself and her appearance,but will let go at times and get dirty instead of being worriedabout her makeup.

In other words, strut your stuff. Girls underestimate howdetrimental their insecurities can be in a relationship.

Senior Jeff Hibbard, a criminal justice major said, “Iwant to hang out with other women without a girl gettingupset.”

Jealousy is one of the most damaging elements of a relationshipcan have. Guys want to have female friends and they have everyright to do so.

A man also enjoys looking at other women. They will always look.It’s genetic. Besides, a girlfriend who gets upset about himmerely glancing in another woman’s direction magnifies howinsecure she is.

Guys want a straightforward woman. Don’t beat around thebush. Both men and women agree that guys can’t take a hint.No matter how subtle or obvious it may be, hinting just does notwork. Ask for what you want.

When asked what is wrong, don’t always say”nothing” – this doesn’t get either personanywhere but irritated. Guys can’t read minds no matter howmuch women wish they could. So just come right out and saywhat’s on your mind.

Men enjoy being with a woman who doesn’t complain.

We women are burdened by the stigma that we bitch and nag aboutevery little thing. Not everything has to have a flaw.

Try to focus on finding the silver lining in things more often.Guys like to be complimented and be affectionate at times too, justnot in public places.

Guys want a woman who is independent and has her own group offriends. She will have “girl’s night out” andrespect when a man wants his “guy time.”

Men want a woman who likes to try new things and is spontaneousat times. A woman with a sense of humor and a lot ofpersonality.

There are a few side notes that men want women to consider.

-Mark down birthdays, anniversaries and important holidays onthe calendar and remind them a few days prior to each so these daysdon’t go forgotten.

-Don’t cut your hair.

-You have plenty of clothes.

-If you want guys to put the toilet seat down when they’redone, you should put it up when you’re done.

-Believe guys when they tell you that you look great.

-Don’t talk about your ex.

-Guys are not as perverted as women make them out to be, but sexis still important.

Is this what you men really want? Or is it really just sex? Sendyour comments to [email protected].