I was tempted to not read this. It is pretty well-written but I really don’t agree with most essays on what men like, what women like, etc. For one thing, maybe at 74 I should not read essays which call women “girls.” Wrong age or generation. But I have always liked strong, interesting women, but always only a small percentage of those I meet. Why? I suppose I am not typical but I have continually changed over all these years. Was married for 35 years til she died of cancer. I still associate with women and have many friends. But most people are not typical. Perhaps I am wrong. But we are all individuals and I always liked women who are individuals and don’t fit a mold. Still, I do not wish to offend, nice article, I just am maybe in a small minority of people. I have always met women doing things I enjoy. One finds a similar mindset. Thanks for listening to my “rant.”