The ladies of BYU-Hawaii shared the lists of qualities they look for in Mr. Right. The top three trending qualities included sense of humor, reliability and confidence. Bel Credo, a freshman studying biology from the Philippines, said, “I love funny guys because they make you happy and laugh all the time, and there aren’t a lot of awkward moments.” Other girls echoed Credo’s thoughts when describing what they want in a guy. When asked why he thought sense of humor was so important, Caleb Earnshaw, a junior from New Hampshire studying business marketing, said, “Girls like a guy who they can trust to consistently make them laugh and smile. When we smile, we are happy. Girls like it when they smile because it makes them feel beautiful. Girls love to feel beautiful. If a guy can help them feel that way, they are in.” Besides humour, reliability was crucial for Taylor LeBlanc, a senior from California studying biology. She said, “In the words of Tupac, ‘You gotta learn to hold ya own’ because later in life you want to be sure he can handle the hard times that will come.” The feeling of relying on your man to be protected was also important for Katelyn Kekauoha, a freshman from New Mexico studying HTM. She recounted a story of her boyfriend taking on that protective role in a fight. “When I saw him fighting for my love as he gave a guy a concussion, it made me feel so much more attracted to him,” Kekauoha said. She knew her man would have her back in all situations.When talking about first impressions, confidence and sincerity were common characteristics. Ariel Swainston, a junior majoring in HTM, said, “I need a guy who has confidence and will keep me on my toes with his wit.” Emily Thompson, senior in graphic design from Arizona, said, “It’s a red flag if they are running after every girl. The ones who are genuine and listen to you when you first meet them are the good ones.”Recently engaged student Catherine Castillo, a senior studying marketing from Florida, talked about what caught her attention about her fiance. “Boldness and confidence are important. He was straightforward about going on dates. His intentions were clear. What set him apart from the rest was his willingness to put everything on the line. It paid off.” Whether it’s during that first impression or making an effort to spend more time with guys, the girls at BYUH are always keeping their eyes out for Mr. Right. Uploaded Feb. 12, 2015.
Writer: Mackenzie McLeod
