The Protector

When looking to snag a man, there are a few essentials you should research. On the top of my list is 
ability to pay for shit. This is closely followed by whether he is a jerk (to you). If he is whippable and you can put up with him, the next step is protection.

From an evolutionary standpoint, you want someone who gives a shit about you. Someone who is strong (at least stronger than you are) and not weak, so he can fend for the family, raze over bastards at work, and protect you from the torrent that assails you as a woman living in a snarky, scary universe. Your ideal man (if he gives a shit) should be strong enough to protect your interests and independent enough to stand up for you, even in the face of opposing public opinion (which may or may not include friends and family).  He will be visibly angry if you've been insulted, never let you drive home drunk, and always walk you home. When I think of a protector, I think of a bad-ass like this:

The protector will do things like buffer you on the side of oncoming traffic on the off-chance you'll be hit, bark at people who are mean to you, and architect situations that work for you, not against you. He may even coach you on how to be a bad-ass yourself. By contrast, a small man will cower, run away, or even worse, nitpick on you to feel better about himself.

Weak is not sexy, and not even nice. Choose a protector, not a weak man, to be your mate.