As a man, you may think that women are impossible to understand, but there’s still hope.  Here are six important facts that every man should know about women.  You may be surprised at what you find.

6. Stand Up for Yourself

No woman wants a man who cannot stand up for himself or for her.  You shouldn’t put yourself in a situation where you rush in and be the hero, such as starting a fight or other form of an altercation, but when the time comes, you better show up.  One thing a man should be able to do in a woman’s eyes is stand up for themselves.  A weak man does resemble a strong-willed man, it resembles a boy, and it’s not a good look.

5. Acknowledge the Friend Circle

You may or may not like her friends, but at least be civil or cordial.  A lot of women will not give you a second chance if their friends do not approve.  It’s similar to meeting the parents of the woman you want to marry.  It may seem outlandish and childish to you, but a woman’s friends matter.  If you do things right, you will win the hearts of her friends, and they will encourage your love interest to talk to you and give you a chance.

4. The Mother Factor

When dating matters get serious and you both are ready to take things to the next level, your family becomes a focal point, your mother more so than anyone else.  If there is not a good relationship between your mother and the love of your life, things may not go well.  If she’s a woman who speaks her mind, you may be in trouble.  Your woman doesn’t want you to curse your mother out or be rude, but she does need to know her place and respect the relationship you have with a woman.  Your fiance’ or wife should never feel like she is the other woman.

3. Act Your Age

It’s difficult to find a woman who wants a man who plays all the time.  If your life consists of video games and other forms of gaming, there’s an increased chance that a woman will not view you as a man, but a child.  Many women stick to standards of the past, such as men going to work, handling business, and correcting their mistakes.  A lot of men have changed over the years, but a lot of women are looking to get the standards back to what they used to be.  Don’t be a kid in a candy store.  Grow up.

2. Don’t Withhold Information

Unless you like playing dangerous games, you should not withhold information.  Something simple to you may be major to a woman.  Keep an open line of communication at all times.  You don’t have to tell her what you’re doing every second of the day, but if it crosses your mind to tell her about a situation or occasion, listen!

1. Get Yourself Together

One of the worst things you can do to a woman in a relationship is bring her down with your past drama and madness.  Whatever you have in the past, leave it there.  Your ex and past relationships should not be an issue in your new relationship.  You need to make sure you are ready to date and commit to another person.  In order to move on with your life, you need to move on from your past and close that chapter in your book for good.