10 Essential Traits Women Should Look for in a Man (7 of 10)

7. He’s emotionally available

Encountered someone who gives more attention to their phone than to you during a date? That’s a glaring red flag signaling the relationship’s doom from the start. Mutual emotional availability is key; just as you lend your undivided attention when he speaks, expect the same level of presence from him. This includes responding to messages or calls promptly or, if that’s not possible, giving you a heads-up that he might be tied up.