5 Characteristics to Look For In a Man to Save Yourself from Heart Break

Love can be a risky venture because you can never be sure that the guy you’ve met – be it on tinder, a mutual friend, or in a bar – can be trusted to not lie to you about the kind of person he truly is. Most of us have difficulty trusting others these days and, even for those who don’t, it takes a while before they can know another person so well that they are sure that person can be trusted completely.

Truth is it is usually those we let into our lives with love and trust who have the ability to cause us the most pain. When you find a new partner, you give them the privilege of holding on to your heart and when something so precious is at stake, it is only right that you wait till you’re certain that they will treat you as you should be treated.

Of course there are men who are just not capable of breaking hearts and even if they do so, that was never their intention. To find a guy who will treat you with honesty and love, look for these 5 characteristics in the men that you meet.

1. Empathy

If a man truly cares about how you feel, he will be considerate in everything that he does. He’ll never be false or unfaithful because his first thought would be about how you would feel if he did that and the kind of pain that would cause.

2. Clear communication

Human emotions are usually complex and only become more so when it comes to relationships. Expressing these emotions in an appropriate manner is important so that your partner can also understand what you’re going through. This matters most in the initial part of the relationship when you’re transitioning from just a few dates to an exclusive commitment. Being open and honest about your emotions with each other is essential to prevent miscommunication and fights.

3. Patience

Human beings are far from perfect and as a consequence neither are our relationships with each other. Despite all that, if a man is patient, he’ll be able to deal with the hard times and solve the issues that crop up between him and his partner. When he really wants a serious relationship, he’ll stay through the most difficult of challenges and work to make things better.

4. Practical

With some men, they’ll seem amazing at first glance and you won’t even be able to believe that they don’t have partners. It is only when you start talking to them about their idea of a relationship that you realize they’ve got their heads in the clouds. Find a man who is realistic and practical, who knows that relationships are not easy and is ready to ride out the worst of the storms that might hit you.

5. Reflective

Self-awareness and the willingness to reflect on his own behaviour are important in any man. Whenever trouble emerges in his relationship, he should be ready to think about whatever he might have done to cause it or to consider what he can do to solve the problem. Egos are the worst enemies of relationship so it is important he knows his own flaws so that he doesn’t start blaming his partner for everything.