A man is known not only by his character, but the strength of his character; because looks and outer appearance may wither with age not his core self. And when it comes to dating it is this integrity that acts as a guide and helps you segregate the right from the wrong. The strength of your bearing, your values and beliefs will even help you glide over difficult periods of your life. During any emotional upheaval, can you stand up to your virtues and hold your head high? Or will you break down, and become an emotional wreck or a psychic recluse? As they say, it takes nothing to dream but courage to make that dream come true!

Before you even venture out, looking for a dating partner or a soul mate remember, life is all about marketing the right product to the right market at the right time! Before you market a product, you must look at the products positive and negative features and benefits; and its position vis--vis competition.

Likewise, imagine you are the product targeting yourself to the market, who are women. Before starting to do that, assess your own plus and minus points carefully. What are your strengths and weaknesses? What are other competitors (men) doing? What extra should you do to score over competition? Because the market (the women) consists of discerning choosers who will choose very carefully.

Here is a list of character traits that I admire and I have made for myself. I carry it with me all the time to check and review. It reminds me that the option to stay or go is entirely mine and if I ever meet a woman who can not realize or appreciate these, is the true LOSER and I have not lost anything, by not being with her. Go through the list yourself and put them in your own perspective, if you wish to emerge a WINNER in any relationship:

Sharp, Quick-witted, Knowledgeable
Leadership
Attentive listener
Confident
Witty, good-humored, controlled, balanced
Creative thinking
Progressive
Spontaneous
Adventurous
Emotionally stable
Possess sound health
Courteous, gallant, polite and down-to-earth romantic
Generous, loving
Fine sartorial sense
Not rigid
Strong character
Immaculate personal hygiene
Have money, will spend/prosperous
Poised and steady
Optimistic, die-hard
Confident about women, their anatomy
Trustworthy
Responsible
Refined, polished, superior taste

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