Men think that women want a man who drives a nice car, has a great job and makes a ton of money. Well, yes and no. Those are all qualities that are nice, but when it comes down to it, what women want in a man is very simple.

Most of what women want has little to do with what a man owns, but rather with characteristics a man possesses. That shiny new car, or those bulging biceps are what men think women want, but those really are not that important to a woman of high quality. While these may vary from woman to woman, there are some basic traits that most women look for.

The first thing women want is a man with confidence -- a man who is comfortable in his own skin. When a man exudes confidence it makes him almost unbearably attractive. He reeks charisma and attraction. Men and women are naturally, biologically drawn to others who exude confidence. What women want is to not feel like they are going to be constantly put in the position of reassuring the man in their life. They need this man to be confident and independent in his own right.

What women want is also a man who makes them laugh. Over and over again I have heard how this ability to make a woman laugh has contributed to the longevity of a marriage. Besides, when you are laughing you are having fun. Laughter gets those good endorphins flying and the whole world seems better.

And when it comes right down to it, what women really want in a man is loyalty. Women are biologically programmed to seek a mate who will take care of them, even if in reality they don't need caring for. They want someone who isn't going to have a wandering eye and who will think they are the best thing since sliced bread. What women want is a man who could attract other women, but has decided that he only has eyes for them. They want to feel like the sexiest woman in the room. They want to feel secure in their man's love and loyalty for them.

Some women look for a man who is wealthy. It is true that money does play a part in what women want. But don't knock those women. Here again, they are biologically programmed to find someone to care for them, to take care of them. But I don't think this means that women want the man to be ultra rich, rather what women want is for him to be able to provide -- to more or less not be a slacker.

So what women want from men is someone who is confident, makes them laugh, is loyal and can provide for a family. These qualities are possessed by all men naturally, it is just a matter the man allowing himself to express these qualities to the prospective women in his life. Attracting women is more about who you are then what you own or what you look like.