15 qualities that make a woman memorable to a man

Despite men being more attracted to a woman’s physical features (as a study suggests), it sometimes isn’t the most memorable thing about her.

Her personality can make her just as memorable.

Maybe it’s the way she laughs at the silliest things, or how generous she is with her friends.

What a man finds memorable will depend on what he’s attracted to in the first place.

While there are no set of traits that all men will consider to be memorable, a few common qualities tend to stand out.

Below are 15 traits that are likely to leave a woman running through a man’s mind for much longer than others.

1. She Has a Surprising Sense of Humor

She might come across as gentle and soft-spoken, but once she sees someone accidentally slip or when someone burps, she bursts into laughter.

Since it may be more common to be more reserved with one’s laughter, this might catch the man off-guard; he might have never encountered a woman who laughs at such silly things.

The way she laughs may also add to her memorability, the way Julia Roberts does in movies like Pretty Woman.

It might also surprise him if he makes a reference to an obscure series, and she understands and laughs at it.

A study has shown that laughter plays a role in attraction.

So when they’re able to laugh at the same things, she might’ve just secured a lasting spot in his mind.

2. She Knows How to Defend Her Opinions

While some people might feel the need to compromise with their opinions, especially when they’ve just met the person, she doesn’t.

If she meets someone who disagrees with her or is imposing their beliefs on her, she’s willing to hear them out – but she doesn’t surrender.

She’s able to intelligently counter their arguments and defend her opinion while remaining respectful. She single-handedly diffuses the situation, turning debates to conversations.

Some men may not meet many people of any gender whom they can so calmly disagree with.

This makes her stand out even more.

3. She Makes Men Feel Like This 

Men remember a woman that makes them feel like a hero. 

A woman that makes him feel needed and respected, and allows him to step up to the plate to provide for her and protect her. 

There’s actually a fascinating new concept in relationship psychology which claims that men are much more likely to fall in love with women who make them feel like a hero.

People are calling it the hero instinct.

The simple truth is that men have a biological urge to provide for and protect women. It’s hardwired into them.

By making him feel like an everyday hero, it unleashes his protective instincts and the most noble aspect of his masculinity.

Most importantly, it will unleash his deepest feelings of attraction.

And the kicker?

A man won’t fall for a woman when this thirst isn’t satisfied.

I know it sounds kind of silly. In this day and age, women don’t need someone to rescue them. They don’t need a ‘hero’ in their lives.

But here’s the ironic truth.

Men do still need to be a hero. Because it’s built into their DNA to seek out relationships that allow them to feel like a protector.

The hero instinct is a legitimate concept in relationship psychology that I personally believe has a lot of truth to it.

To learn exactly how to trigger the hero instinct in your coworker, check out this free online video by James Bauer.

He’s an experienced relationship psychologist who first introduced the concept.

Some ideas really are life-changing. And for romantic relationships, I think this is one of them.

Here’s a link to the video again.

4. She Can Stand Her Ground

After spotting her from across the club, a man might approach her with as much confidence as he can muster in the moment.

When he tries flirting with her, he realizes she isn’t so easily charmed.

She can see through his motivations, and she isn’t swayed in the slightest.

She knows her worth – so she stands her ground and tells him to move on.

It isn’t that she’s playing hard to get, she just knows what she wants.

She exudes self-confidence and alpha energy, which tends to be an appealing and magnetic quality for some men.

Her smoothness in rejecting approaches is what paradoxically makes her that much more attractive.

5. Her Reputation Precedes Her

Her name might have been floating around different social circles.

It’s as if everyone knows about her – and not in a gossip kind of way.

People have shared stories about meeting her, how they were so inspired by her work ethic.

Some might have spoken about how welcomed and heard they felt when they were talking to her, highlighting her kindness.

Her stunning reputation and list of achievements speak for themselves.

It’s as if she’s her own brand that people have nothing but praise for.

This is why she can be so memorable when some men finally meet her: It’s like meeting an icon.

6. She’s Driven

She walks the talk; she might not even talk. She lets her work speak for itself.

Along her career, she’s learned to set high standards and big goals for herself.

She knows what she wants out of life and sets out to achieve it.

So she spends 5 or even 6 days a week working on her business, reaching out to investors, or meeting with clients.

If she’s more of an artist, she focuses her energies on honing her craft.

She expects greatness from herself and her art, and won’t settle for anything less.

This hard-working quality can blind anyone she meets, especially men who may not be as driven as her.

7. She’s Knows How To Carry Herself

Most people don’t shine as bright as they potentially could because they feel insecure about their abilities.

They intentionally hold themselves back lest they appear too boastful.

But not her. She radiates self-confidence.

She takes the initiative to lead projects, present to important board members, and form relationships with powerful people.

Her confidence and charm is what leaves such lasting impressions on people.

8. She’s Unapologetic About Who She Is

When people are with her, they get the sense that she isn’t faking anything. When she doesn’t understand something, she isn’t afraid to ask about it.

When she finds something funny, even when others might not, she’s going to laugh about it.

If she likes a series of movies that was critically panned, she isn’t ashamed by it; she has no guilty pleasures.

Her authenticity is what makes her stand out from rest.

While others conform to trendy personalities, mindsets, and styles, she follows her heart.

She doesn’t care what others think of her, which is a trait that most people admire and seldom encounter.

9. She’s Generous

No matter how busy or how high her status is, she’s always willing to devote her time and energy into things that matter to her.

If her friend is in a band, she’s among the first to buy their album.

When her sibling is in trouble, she drops everything and rushes to them to help.

Having such a generous spirit is often something most people aspire to have.

When she embodies these virtues, she not only inspires those around her, but leaves a powerful, unforgettable impression on them too.

10. She Listens Intently

In our distracted world today, paying rapt attention to anyone or anything might feel strange.

Someone might inevitably reach for their phone mid-conversation. But not her.

When she’s talking to someone, her eyes are glued to them.

It’s as if the entire world disappears when she’s listening to someone.

She feels the most important thing she’s doing right now is listening to this person speak.

And she gives them her entire attention.

Since it’s something that some don’t regularly encounter, she stands out.

11. She Can Be Trusted With Secrets

She’s like a vault; people trust her with their deepest secrets. They know she won’t tell another soul.

That’s because she hears them out and doesn’t judge them.

She’s able to understand the pain or regret they might be trying to cover up in front of everyone.

This is what makes her so trustworthy.

Not many people can be so trustworthy.

Often, even long time friends might not qualify to be told personal secrets.

But she’s able to get comfortable with someone fast, which helps her connect with them at a much deeper and lasting level than most other people.

12. She has a Positive Aura

When others are feeling down about themselves, she’s always the one to be there to lift their spirits.

She exudes positivity and optimism. That doesn’t mean she can’t be realistic too.

She understands when something a man is talking about is difficult, when he opens up to her about his problems, and is vulnerable to her.

She’s able to console him, and give him the advice he’s needed to hear.

13. She’s Adaptable

She can talk to a dozen different people without any problems.

When she needs to get her car fixed, she can talk to the mechanic intelligently about her problems.

When there’s children, she knows how to make them laugh and have fun with them.

When she’s doing a presentation for work, she knows how to be persuasive, formal, and confident.

It might surprise the men she’s with, which makes her even more intriguing to them.

14. She’s Empathetic

As positive as she is, when someone is feeling down and opens up to her, she can be greatly sensitive to them.

She listens, hears them out, and places herself in their shoes. She isn’t quick to judge others for their mistakes in their past.

She might not even have been who she is now.

Before, she might’ve also been shy and insecure about her personality and the way she looked.

Hearing her talk about overcoming her struggles makes her far more memorable than the other seemingly shallow people some men tend to meet.

15. Becoming Memorable

Being memorable isn’t just about wearing loud colors or disagreeing with others just to disagree with them.

It isn’t hoarding attention or pulling wacky stunts in public.

The core of it is being yourself. It might seem trite, but it’s true.

There are billions of women out there, but there is only 1 of you. Don’t forget that.

There’s no need to fear “being different” because everyone is different.

So embrace your identity. Love what you love and don’t hold yourself back because you think it’s going to please others.

No one remembers the people pleasers. They remember those who were confident enough to be themselves.

Reflect on What You Can Do To Become a Memorable Woman

If you want to be memorable to a man, I think it’s essential to take some time to reflect on what really drives men in relationships.

Because men see the world differently to you and are motivated by different things when it comes to love.

Men have a built in desire for something “greater” that goes beyond love or sex. It’s why men who seemingly have the “perfect girlfriend” are still unhappy and find themselves constantly searching for something else —  or worst of all, someone else.

Simply put, men have a biological drive to feel needed, to feel important, and to provide for the woman he cares about.

Relationship psychologist James Bauer calls it the hero instinct. He created an excellent free video explaining the concept.

Click here to watch the video .

As James argues, male desires are not complicated, just misunderstood. Instincts are powerful drivers of human behavior and this is especially true for how men approach their relationships.

How do you trigger this instinct in him? How do you give him a sense of meaning and purpose?

You don’t need to pretend to be anyone you’re not or play the “damsel in distress”. You don’t have to dilute your strength or independence in any way, shape or form.

In an authentic way, you simply have to show your man what you need and allow him to step up to fulfill it.

In his video, James Bauer outlines several things you can do. He reveals phrases, texts and little requests that you can use right now to make him feel more essential to you.

Here’s a link to the video again.

By triggering this very natural male instinct, not only will men find you more memorable, but you’ll also give yourself a much better chance of finding the man of your dreams.