What Qualifies a Man as “Manly”? Possessing the charm of a “handsome guy,” intelligence, wealth, status, physical fitness, a willingness to have fun, and the ability to treat women well… all the adjectives, nouns, or verbs you might be thinking of are correct. However, depending on the region, culture, mindset, perspective, and of course, each woman’s individual views, the standards for calling a guy “manly” will vary.
Let’s listen to 20 perspectives from 20 women to see how each defines a “manly” man.
“A manly man, in my opinion, must be empathetic, humble, and have a sharing heart. He always cares about the happiness of those around him and knows how to be content with his life. Of course, he also needs to be muscular and brave.”
“Intelligence and humor make a man manly. Muscles are nothing.”
“A manly guy should be self-controlled and always pursuing something. Muscles aren’t that important, but having them would be great.”
“A manly man should have a muscular appearance, be sincere, understanding, friendly, and hardworking. He should also have a beard.”
“A manly man must know what he wants, care for himself as well as for others, and be knowledgeable about the world around him. Attractive eyes are also an important factor.”
“A manly man depends on many factors, but must certainly be empathetic, passionate, romantic, and confident in himself. They should also know how to cook, not expect women to do everything for them, and always respect what women do for them.”
“A manly man is one who works hard, sweating and getting dirty!”
“A manly man is someone who cares for the woman he loves in the smallest of actions.”
“A manly man always supports what women do, allowing them independence while being there to help when they face difficulties.”
“Knowing how to control and being confident in one’s decisions.”
“Broad shoulders, long arms, tall, confident but not overly heavy.”
“With an athlete’s physique and a deep voice.”
“They must know how to fix things, including changing a flat tire.”
“A manly man must be decisive, acknowledge mistakes, and strive for success. A manly guy would never ask ‘Where are we going?’ Instead, he would say, ‘I’ll meet you there at 8.'”
“Independent, financially self-sufficient, and always makes the woman feel safe.”
“A manly man is someone who dares to face everything. They are not afraid to show their vulnerability in front of others.”
“A manly man is someone who accepts what he has, not overly ambitious.”
“A manly man is not too rigid or patriarchal.”
“A manly man knows how to cook, clean, be humorous, and be sincere.”
“A manly man has a well-toned physique.”
What about you? How do you define a “manly” man? Please share your thoughts in the comments below this article.
