They want happiness... different people have different ways of thinking about life... which directly impacts on how they want that happiness to come..... So, get to know more about your lifepartner... and you will figure out what they want... but these are couple of things that every men Be respectful, know how to handle problems, be there for them, help them out if they need any help...... Well... the guy wants everything that you want from a guy... so you know the answer....... just make sure that you are with someone who understands you and knows what compromise and sacrifice is..... "Will a conflict arise if the woman of the house is very career oriented? " That all depends on how the guy thinks....