So what does a woman really want a man to have ?

How about a man with solid traits of True Integrity.

Can his love satisfy her  —
 or will she end up brokenhearted, regardless? 

Integrity, as defined in the dictionary, “the quality of being honest or having strong moral principles.” People with integrity are generally known to be trustworthy, honest, and kind. (yes ladies this applies to your man too) This is a quality that everyone should strive for. So modern day women, may not feel these days that wanting this in her man, is realistic.... just because it's become highly uncommon!

Additionally, everyone (yes ladies this applies to you too) should also strive to surround themselves with people who have true integrity. How can you tell that someone has what is considered true integrity? It isn’t something that can be faked, but there are some ways to tell that someone has real integrity and are not just faking it. Here are the main behaviors that reveal if someone has the kind of integrity you want in a friend or coworker, and a partner.

I will take on all of these on my shoulders! 

TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR ACTIONS

Integrity is all about having a high level of honesty. When someone takes responsibility for their actions, you know that they are an honest person. It’s not always easy to take responsibility for things that happen, but it is the right thing to do. People with integrity choose to do the right things, even when it’s hard.

PUTTING OTHERS’ NEEDS ABOVE THEIR OWN

In a world that is so focused on individualism, it can be rare to find someone who focuses on what’s good for the collective community. People who put the needs of others above their own needs or desires show true integrity. Of course, they don’t do this simply to get praise and recognition.
Someone with true integrity is only interested in doing the right things.

OFFERING TO HELP OTHERS IN NEED

Seth Meyers, Psy.D, says that volunteer work is a great place to find people who have high integrity. This is because people with true integrity have no qualms offering their time to help people in need. They want to help those who are less fortunate than themselves. What is more, they do so happily. Whether it’s working with others to build a house in a developing country, or helping out at the local food bank, Someone with true integrity will be found helping those in need.

GIVING OTHERS THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT

Seth Meyers also says that someone with integrity doesn’t jump to conclusions. They always give others the chance to explain themselves, and move forward considering those other points of view. Someone with integrity knows that things aren’t always as they seem and that each person has a unique point of view that deserves to be heard. As such, they choose to give the benefit of the doubt instead of doubt.

CHOOSING HONESTY IN ALL THINGS

Little white lies can be tempting, but someone with true integrity doesn’t give in to this particular impulse. Integrity means being honest, and someone with true integrity will live this quality every day. You can always trust these kinds of people to give you their honest opinion, and it will be a point of view that you can value.

SHOWING RESPECT TO EVERYONE

Respect is often considered something that must be earned, but someone with integrity gives respect to everyone they meet. Someone with true integrity knows that everyone deserves respect and deserves to be treated like a human being. People with true integrity will never be caught being rude to waiters or customer service workers.

MANIFESTING HUMILITY

A person with integrity will be proud of their accomplishments, but they will at the same time be humble. In other words, they know the difference between confidence and arrogance. A person with true integrity will know their strengths as well as their shortcomings. They recognize their strong points, yet they’re always striving to better themselves in some way.

BEING ABLE TO ADMIT THEY’RE WRONG

Who likes to admit they have been wrong? It isn’t fun, and it can be a humbling experience. But a person with true integrity has no problem admitting when they’re wrong, or when they made a mistake. You will find they are always the first to stop, admit their mistakes, and apologize if need be.

SHOWING REGULAR RELIABILITY

A person with true integrity will always show up to an obligation. When they say you can count on them for something, you know they will keep their word. Integrity is all about being the best person you can be, and reliability is part of that. People with true integrity will never flake on you if they can help it. You can confidently rely on them.

CONVEYING TRUE KINDNESS

Above all, people with integrity are kind. They’re not the type of person to say something they don’t mean. They won’t say something nice to your face and something cruel to your back. A person with true integrity knows that there is strength in being unrelentingly kind.

When his lady arrives after a hard days work....
 he prepares her a hot tub for a relaxing soak! 

FINAL THOUGHTS

If you’re fortunate enough to find someone who loves you, understands you, and accepts you, go for it! Don’t allow the attitudes of friends and family to cause you to miss out on a good thing. People who are happy want you to be happy regardless of the age or race of your partner. But those who are unhappy will always attempt to block your blessing. As the old saying goes, “Misery loves company.” ~ #MichaelBaisden.

“Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody’s going to know whether you did it or not.” – Oprah Winfrey

While Integrity is a trait that everyone should strive for, which is not easy in today's World These traits and behaviors will help anyone move towards becoming a person with true integrity. Of course, people with these traits do these things because it’s the right thing – not for praised! That is part of the beauty of someone who lives a life we can all mimic.