Faithfulness More than 8 out of 10 women rated   "faithful to me" in the top 10 attributes they find sexy in a man. A woman's   tendency toward attachment is a biological imperative, a matter of raising offspring   right. Reassure her (often) that you're not going anywhere.

Dependability Three out of four women say they   look for a man who makes commitments and follows through. Being responsible   -- even if it's just remembering to pick up salad dressing on your way over   to her place -- sends a positive signal that someday you might commit.

Kindness Young women may still fall for the bad-boy   type, but more-mature women are turned on by kindness, because kindness inspires   confidence. In other words, if you treat the waitress well, your date figures   you'll treat her well, too.

Sense of Humor Being able to laugh at the stresses   of this world is a must, according to the women on our panel. You get bonus   points if you can make them laugh. Humor tells a woman that you can laugh at   -- read, handle easily -- the many difficulties that life throws at you.

Intelligence A worldy, interesting man is a man   she likes to show off. Men who are take-charge problem solvers make women feel   secure, and men who are always improving are never boring.

Passion Why have women always melted for musicians?   Because rock stars are passionate in public. Women like displays of passion   because they're not accustomed to seeing them from men. Get passionate about   something: kayaking, impressionistic art, barbecuing, or Habitat for Humanity.   It's proof that you care for and about something beyond yourself.

Listening Pay attention. A woman feels safe and   secure when she knows her man will put down his BlackBerry and listen to her.   Magic words: "I'm here. Tell me everything."