5. You’re independent.
“When I’m inundated at work, I don’t have to stress out over having to entertain her. I feel at ease if she’s an independent person who can enjoy hobbies or her passions on her own,” a man in his 20s says, describing his ideal girlfriend. Being emotionally stable and self-reliant is another quality men look for in their girlfriend when they’re chasing their career goals. If you happen to fall in love with a career-oriented man, it’s not too late to find something you can devote yourself to that doesn’t involve him.