Oh, how relationships have changed since the romance of Mr Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet. Here are the most popular qualities that modern men look for in women: Female quality 1: She has a life of her own Say 'cheerio' to the helpless heroine from classic literature, and 'well, hello!' to the contemporary independent woman.
It's important to show that you're self-sufficient when you're trying to impress a man, and it's equally as important to maintain this when you're in a relationship. The average modern man doesn't want a lady to be clinging onto him all the time - it makes him feel suffocated. Rather than ditching your friends and family to spend time with a new love interest, make sure you keep separate plans in your diary at all times. Never feel as though you wouldn't have a life if this person wasn't in it; get out there and show that you have a vibrant lifestyle aside from him. A relationship should enhance your life, not rule it.
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