“A man who knows what he wants. Someone who cares about himself, as well as others around him. Someone who is a hard worker, whether it be a labor or desk job. I also have always loved handy men with lots of knowledge about life in general (street smart, not just book smart). Also, (I know this is bad) what comes to mind is a guy with dark hair, dark eyes, who’s rough and bulky.”
1) Strength - They want to be protected.
2) Assertiveness - They want someone else to be in charge.
3) Stability - They want to know they will have a stable life.
"J#rks" come off as assertive and strong, because they are confident. This is why girls don't like "nice" guys. They want someone they can stand next to and not worry about anything, and someone who will reign them in when they start acting unwise.