This was published in Bestlife some time ago, but I don't recall any discussion of it. Here are the top 5 "practical skills" that women want in a man (this is in regards to a lifetime of sex appeal):

1. Listening (53%)

Pay attention. A woman feels safe and secure when she knows her man will put down his BlackBerry and listen to her. Magic words: "I'm here. Tell me everything."

2. Romancing (48%)

Romance appeals to a woman's right-brained, less-logical side. Every woman fantasizes about being swept off her feet. Romance is bold because you're displaying your desire for a woman and revealing a softer, more vulnerable side that women find irresistible.

3. Being good in bed (35%)

It's not just the orgasms. A woman knows that a man who takes care of her in bed will take care of her out of bed. (Of course, the orgasms don't hurt.) Your enthusiasm for her body is more important than your sexual prowess.


4. Cooking, cleaning, etc. (23%)

Self-sufficiency means you're not going to expect her to be like your mother. Learn how to make one or two killer breakfasts or dinners, and you'll win her heart.

5. Earning potential (21%)

One in five women surveyed said a man's successfulness in his career contributes to his sexiness. If you've demonstrated talent, goal achievement, and follow-through, you give women confidence that you will be a good provider.


Maybe we need to come up with a list of 5 practical skills needed in women for a lifetime of sex appeal. Here's one to get us started:

1) Talk less (99%)

We don't need to hear a verbatim transcript of your 2 hour conversation with your mother - give us the CNN Headline News version of it for a change.

another practical skill for women would be to understand that we are not women. when i am on hte basketball court, we don't talk about what is going on in our lives. we discuss basketball, the red sox, and sex. not always in that order.