GITNUXREPORT 2025

Ideal Man Statistics

Confidence, kindness, humor, ambition, and emotional intelligence define ideal men.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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55% of men say physical fitness is important when considering their ideal partner

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59% of women value reliability over physical attractiveness

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73% of women feel that a sense of humor increases a man's attractiveness

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61% of men think that humor lightens stressful situations and is attractive

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71% of women believe that shared laughter strengthens bonds

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67% of women list respect for others as an important quality of an ideal man

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62% of women believe that confidence is the most attractive trait in a man

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75% of men consider a good sense of humor as a key attribute of an ideal partner

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68% of women find ambition to be an attractive quality in men

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70% of women prefer men who are emotionally intelligent

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65% of women see intelligence as an attractive trait in men

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54% of women list nurturing as an important trait in the ideal man

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48% of men think being adventurous is an attractive quality

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66% of women believe that good communication skills are essential in an ideal man

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71% of men consider confidence to be more attractive than physical appearance

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69% of women say that a man’s listening skills are important for the perfect partner

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55% of men believe that a caring attitude makes someone a better partner

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49% of women find resilience as an admirable trait in men

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58% of men think a sense of purpose enhances a man’s attractiveness

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73% of women value a man's ability to be supportive of their ambitions

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63% of men believe that humility is a vital quality for the ideal man

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68% of women feel that a man’s independence is highly desirable

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57% of men consider honesty about feelings more attractive than bravado

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65% of women see sincerity as a key trait in the ideal man

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73% of women value emotional availability in their ideal partner

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69% of women think patience is an attractive trait in a man

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70% of women value ambition combined with humility

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66% of women prioritize emotional maturity over physical attributes

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67% of women believe that a man’s ability to express vulnerability enhances attractiveness

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62% of men think resilience and perseverance define an ideal man

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55% of women consider authenticity an essential trait in a genuine partner

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58% of men believe that expressing their love openly increases their attractiveness

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54% of men think that a man’s resilience during adversity makes him more attractive

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60% of men rate emotional stability as an attractive trait

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66% of men feel that self-awareness increases attractiveness and relationship success

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58% of men believe that a nurturing attitude can compensate for superficial flaws

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64% of women prioritize emotional honesty in a partner

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70% of women think that a man’s initiative and decisiveness are highly attractive traits

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69% of men think that having a positive outlook on life makes them more appealing

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54% of men believe that patience and calmness during conflict are attractive qualities

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61% of women feel that shared interests foster a deeper connection

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59% of men think that demonstrating resilience in difficult times is an attractive trait

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55% of men perceive a sense of humor as the most attractive personality trait

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64% of men think that being supportive during tough times is crucial for their ideal partner

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68% of women prefer men who are committed and show long-term intention

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55% of men see resilience as a fundamental trait for success in relationships

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60% of men believe that expressing appreciation boosts relationship health

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58% of men consider that being open about their vulnerabilities creates stronger bonds

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80% of people agree that kindness is a crucial trait in an ideal man

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60% of men believe that loyalty is the most vital trait of an ideal partner

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58% of people think honesty is the key to the ideal man

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52% of men prioritize financial stability in an ideal partner

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67% of men believe that having strong moral values defines an ideal man

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54% of women rate shared values highly when considering an ideal man

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60% of men think that being a responsible father boosts a man's attractiveness as a partner

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55% of men believe that a good work ethic is an attractive trait

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52% of men believe that a man’s kindness can compensate for physical imperfections

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54% of men think that sharing common interests is essential for an ideal relationship

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59% of men rate honesty and transparency above physical appearance

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63% of women appreciate a man who respects boundaries and consent

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59% of women list good manners and politeness as attractive traits

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67% of women value shared life goals above superficial qualities

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52% of men believe that unselfishness and charity enhance their attractiveness

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58% of women find that a man’s ability to forgive increases his attractiveness

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66% of women prioritize emotional resilience over superficial charm

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55% of men see humility as an essential quality for being respected and loved

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70% of women believe that honesty in expressing feelings enhances intimacy

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64% of women value a man’s commitment to personal growth and self-improvement

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Key Highlights

62% of women believe that confidence is the most attractive trait in a man
75% of men consider a good sense of humor as a key attribute of an ideal partner
68% of women find ambition to be an attractive quality in men
80% of people agree that kindness is a crucial trait in an ideal man
55% of men say physical fitness is important when considering their ideal partner
70% of women prefer men who are emotionally intelligent
60% of men believe that loyalty is the most vital trait of an ideal partner
65% of women see intelligence as an attractive trait in men
58% of people think honesty is the key to the ideal man
52% of men prioritize financial stability in an ideal partner
73% of women feel that a sense of humor increases a man's attractiveness
67% of men believe that having strong moral values defines an ideal man
54% of women list nurturing as an important trait in the ideal man

Discover what truly makes an ideal man stand out in today’s dating world—based on compelling statistics revealing that confidence, kindness, and a sense of humor top the list of qualities women and men find most attractive.

Attractiveness and Physical Features

55% of men say physical fitness is important when considering their ideal partner
59% of women value reliability over physical attractiveness

Attractiveness and Physical Features Interpretation

While over half of men prioritize physical fitness in their ideal partner, nearly six in ten women find reliability more desirable than mere looks, highlighting that true attractiveness may lie in trust rather than toned abs.

Humor and Respect

73% of women feel that a sense of humor increases a man's attractiveness
61% of men think that humor lightens stressful situations and is attractive
71% of women believe that shared laughter strengthens bonds
67% of women list respect for others as an important quality of an ideal man

Humor and Respect Interpretation

While a hearty sense of humor can make a man more attractive and forge stronger bonds, true ideal man attributes—like respect—remind us that wit complements, rather than replaces, core integrity.

Personality Traits and Confidence

62% of women believe that confidence is the most attractive trait in a man
75% of men consider a good sense of humor as a key attribute of an ideal partner
68% of women find ambition to be an attractive quality in men
70% of women prefer men who are emotionally intelligent
65% of women see intelligence as an attractive trait in men
54% of women list nurturing as an important trait in the ideal man
48% of men think being adventurous is an attractive quality
66% of women believe that good communication skills are essential in an ideal man
71% of men consider confidence to be more attractive than physical appearance
69% of women say that a man’s listening skills are important for the perfect partner
55% of men believe that a caring attitude makes someone a better partner
49% of women find resilience as an admirable trait in men
58% of men think a sense of purpose enhances a man’s attractiveness
73% of women value a man's ability to be supportive of their ambitions
63% of men believe that humility is a vital quality for the ideal man
68% of women feel that a man’s independence is highly desirable
57% of men consider honesty about feelings more attractive than bravado
65% of women see sincerity as a key trait in the ideal man
73% of women value emotional availability in their ideal partner
69% of women think patience is an attractive trait in a man
70% of women value ambition combined with humility
66% of women prioritize emotional maturity over physical attributes
67% of women believe that a man’s ability to express vulnerability enhances attractiveness
62% of men think resilience and perseverance define an ideal man
55% of women consider authenticity an essential trait in a genuine partner
58% of men believe that expressing their love openly increases their attractiveness
54% of men think that a man’s resilience during adversity makes him more attractive
60% of men rate emotional stability as an attractive trait
66% of men feel that self-awareness increases attractiveness and relationship success
58% of men believe that a nurturing attitude can compensate for superficial flaws
64% of women prioritize emotional honesty in a partner
70% of women think that a man’s initiative and decisiveness are highly attractive traits
69% of men think that having a positive outlook on life makes them more appealing
54% of men believe that patience and calmness during conflict are attractive qualities
61% of women feel that shared interests foster a deeper connection
59% of men think that demonstrating resilience in difficult times is an attractive trait
55% of men perceive a sense of humor as the most attractive personality trait

Personality Traits and Confidence Interpretation

While confidence and ambition dominate women's ideals, nearly half of men believe that a good sense of humor and resilience make them more attractive—suggesting that the perfect man is a rare blend of vulnerability, humility, and a well-timed joke.

Relationship Commitment and Resilience

64% of men think that being supportive during tough times is crucial for their ideal partner
68% of women prefer men who are committed and show long-term intention
55% of men see resilience as a fundamental trait for success in relationships
60% of men believe that expressing appreciation boosts relationship health
58% of men consider that being open about their vulnerabilities creates stronger bonds

Relationship Commitment and Resilience Interpretation

While men often equate resilience and vulnerability with relationship success, it’s heartening to see the majority of women value commitment and support, reminding us that emotional strength truly lies in showing up for one another through both the struggles and the strengths.

Values and Ethics

80% of people agree that kindness is a crucial trait in an ideal man
60% of men believe that loyalty is the most vital trait of an ideal partner
58% of people think honesty is the key to the ideal man
52% of men prioritize financial stability in an ideal partner
67% of men believe that having strong moral values defines an ideal man
54% of women rate shared values highly when considering an ideal man
60% of men think that being a responsible father boosts a man's attractiveness as a partner
55% of men believe that a good work ethic is an attractive trait
52% of men believe that a man’s kindness can compensate for physical imperfections
54% of men think that sharing common interests is essential for an ideal relationship
59% of men rate honesty and transparency above physical appearance
63% of women appreciate a man who respects boundaries and consent
59% of women list good manners and politeness as attractive traits
67% of women value shared life goals above superficial qualities
52% of men believe that unselfishness and charity enhance their attractiveness
58% of women find that a man’s ability to forgive increases his attractiveness
66% of women prioritize emotional resilience over superficial charm
55% of men see humility as an essential quality for being respected and loved
70% of women believe that honesty in expressing feelings enhances intimacy
64% of women value a man’s commitment to personal growth and self-improvement

Values and Ethics Interpretation

While physical appearance might catch the eye, it’s kindness, loyalty, emotional resilience, and a commitment to growth—rather than superficial traits—that define the ideal man in the eyes of most people today.