What Does He Bring to the Table?

While it is important for every woman to know what she has to offer for the sake of knowing her own value, it's also important for her to know what value a man offers in return. Too often, women are satisfied with getting an attractive man's attention. He may not be compatible with them, or doesn't have much going for himself, but the fact that he's appealing and finds them appealing is enough for a woman to begin making an emotional investment into him. This is a mistake. You will never know what a man has to offer until you take a moment to get to know him, but if he hasn't shown himself to be any more special than any other man, he shouldn't go straight to the top of your priority list. 

Let a man earn his way to the top of your list, and never feel like you shouldn't expect anything from him except "good company," because men definitely have expectations for you. They want from you everything you have to offer. Sometimes more, and they aren't afraid of asking for it. Men are comfortable with receiving. But some women haven't gotten comfortable with anything except giving. Giving is a must in a relationship, but if you are only giving and not receiving, you will eventually feel drained, and nonetheless, used. Your partner should be just as giving as you are. Take some time to really think about what you need and want out of a relationship. Always keep your desires in the back of your mind as you go about mingling with men. If you allow yourself to be swept off your feet by sheer attraction, you will forget all about what you're looking for.