READ....13 TRAITS OF A REAL MAN

It can be difficult to find a #boyfriend with
traits of a true gentleman. However, chivalry
is certainly not dead. Since times are
changing, the way we perceive perfection is
evolving. Traits of a true gentleman aren’t
the same now as they were in Victorian times.
Here are some of the modern qualities that
we’d all love our guys to have:

1. Perfect Patience
One of the traits of a true gentleman is
patience. #Men, sometimes without realizing
it, will push you to be physical. It’s not
necessarily a bad thing, but it can make you
uncomfortable if you’re not ready to move
forward. A true gentleman will understand
your desire to wait, and he won’t judge you if
you agree to move fast. He won’t question
your morals, and he’ll fully support whatever
decision you make.

2. Manly Manners
When he meets your parents, you’re not
worried about what he’ll say. He’s never
inappropriate, so you won’t spend all of
dinner kicking him beneath the table. Of
course, he’ll do some traditional #things as
well. He’ll pull out your chair for you and
hold open doors. Most importantly, he’ll treat
you like you deserve to be treated.

3. Limits Language
Real gentlemen act a bit differently than
princes in Disney films do. He’s not going to
go around singing and dancing in order to
declare his love for you. Your #relationship is
going to be raw and real. Life isn’t a G rated
movie and cursing isn’t the end of the
#world. If he swears in excitement or anger,
let it slide. It’s nothing to be angry about.
Although, if his curses are aimed at you,
that’s another story.

4. Small Sweetness
Please and thank you are tiny #words with a
big impact. It’s important for a man–or
anyone for that matter–to show appreciation.
Small comments can make someone’s day.
Don’t you love when your #hair is
unexpectedly complimented? Or the way the
#woman at the grocery store counter always
shares her wisdom? You want your #man to be
nice to waiters and to smile at passersby.
He’ll be the friendly stranger they wish they
knew, but you’re lucky enough to be with
forever.

5. Keeps Calm
Everyone’s allowed to get angry, but a
gentleman handles his annoyance in a serene
way. When the highway is clogged with traffic,
he doesn’t give the middle finger to his fellow
drivers. When he’s bothered by his boss, he
doesn’t throw out slurs. He knows how to
handle his temper. He doesn’t let his
frustration alter his personality.

6. Marvelous Morals
He would never take advantage of a #girl. He
would never steal. He would never drink and
drive. In other #words, he wouldn’t do
anything that he believes is wrong. He has
strong morals, so he knows what his limits
are.

7. Causes Comfort
He won’t tell inappropriate jokes. He won’t
push you to talk about a subject that
unnerves you. He’ll make sure that he’s not
doing anything that would make you
uncomfortable. When you’re around him,
you’re completely at ease. Except for the
butterflies in your #stomach, of course.

8. Open Minded
A true gentleman agrees to disagree and
respects other people’s opinion. Especially in
todays society, everybody wants to throw in
their own two cents and there is nothing worse
than having someone there trying to make you
see #things the way they see them. A true
#man knows how to respect different opinions
instead of just selfishly demanding you to
comply to his.

9. Punctuality
One of the most important characteristics of
being a gentleman is having punctuality. There
should never be a #time when he makes you
wait unless there is a legitimate excuse. A
respectful gentleman will never let his lady
wait for him and instead will make sure to
show up five minutes in advance.

10. Appearance
Although appearance is not a deal breaker,
every gentleman knows how to take care of
himself and dress for success each #time.
Appearance accurately reflects your attitude
and your state of mind, so if he is not put
together it is more than likely he is cluttered
on the inside too. In the end it is all about
how you present yourself, and every
gentleman knows how to clean up well.

11. Loyalty
Every respected #man sticks by his word and
stays true to what he believes in. While at
times it can be quite impossible not to change
your mind, a gentleman follows the code of
loyalty and stands by what he believes in. You
can trust on him to always be honest with you
and never hurt you on purpose.

12. Ambition
A real gentleman is hard working, passionate
and diligent. He knows what he wants and he
is not afraid to do anything he needs to get
it. Every woman finds determination
attractive, it is comforting to know that your
#man has goals and dreams, and he is not
just going to wait for a miracle to happen.

13. Charm
When you picture a gentleman, you visualize a
charming man with etiquette, morals and
hygiene. He is the perfect balance of a flirt
and a respectful man. He knows when to
throw in a humorous comment and when to
express his wisdom. His aura is just pleasant
to be around, it’s almost addicting!
Great guys are out there. Some day, you’ll be
lucky enough to stumble across one or two.
What other traits do you think define a #man
as a true gentleman?