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The one question that really reveals you – is he “the one”

written from a man’s perspective, for women

By Understandshe.comPublished 3 months ago 3 min read
The one question that really reveals you – is he “the one”
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I want to tell you a truth that no man ever tells a woman directly we men don't reveal who we are and what we want until we're sure the woman in front of us will understand. And in the world of dating apps, where every man tries to be someone else, that truth becomes even more difficult to reach. But still, if you learn to read men a little deeper, one question can reveal a lot what kind of relationship he wants, and whether he's right for you.

Always remember not every man is the same. But there's a pattern behind every man's intentions. And if you understand that pattern, you can save yourself a lot of heartbreak and unnecessary waiting.

The real faces of men you meet on dating apps

1. The "Green Card Romeo"

This is the man who's more interested in your passport than your heart. I say this because we've all seen our own friends do it warm up to a woman only when he finds out she's a US citizen. He'll try to make everything seem like a relationship, but his real motive is to make his life easier through you. If his questions revolve more around your immigration status than your relationship, then understand he's looking for opportunity, not love.

2. The "Casual Dater"

This is the guy who's honest, but his truth is of no use to you. He'll say outright that he's not looking for anything serious, just wanting to have fun. There are those who are already with someone else and still looking for something "extra." He'll make you laugh a lot on a date, but when things get deeper, he'll say, "Come on, let's just have fun." If you're looking for a true relationship, wasting time with such a man is only sabotaging your own hopes.

3. The "Ride or Die" Man

This is the kind of man you're meant to meet in today's world. He doesn't just want you, he needs you but as a human being, not as a thing to fill a void. He'll say, "I need you because I love you." And in that one line lies the entire meaning of a true relationship. He'll stand by you, through your ups and downs, and give you the space to be your full self.

4. The "Hit and Run" Player

If a man starts out super sweet, calls every day, texts every hour, and says you're his world then suddenly disappears for no apparent reason you've met this type. He knows from the start that he has no intention of staying. His goal is to get to your heart, and sometimes your money, and then disappear. He causes the most harm with fake intentions, because his lies seem so genuine.

5. The "Commitment-Phobe"

This is the man who will praise you to the skies. He'll say you're his "one and only," make big promises, but when it comes to committing to time and responsibility he'll back off. He talks about love, but lacks the courage to commit. And without courage, love remains just a story.

The true test of a real man

Now the question is who is the real one among all these masks? The answer isn't very complicated. A real man will never make you feel like you have to fight for space. Even if he can take care of himself, even if he doesn't need you for "things," he still wants you because with you he can be himself.

A real man wants you even more when you simply listen, without judging, without trying to fix him. He wants you to be his "safe place" a place where he can show his vulnerabilities, express his fatigue, without fear of being seen as weak.

And when a man is truly there for you, your love never feels like a "service." When you cook for him, when you make his home a haven, when you support him on his bad days he doesn't take these things for granted. He knows these things aren't just chores, they're your heart. And he loves that heart a little more every day.

The last thing I want to say

In your search for love, you'll encounter many false faces. Some will use you, some will simply pass the time, and some will leave you entangled in dreams. But then one day, perhaps unexpectedly, you'll find someone who doesn't just love you—he'll want to grow with you. And when he comes, you'll recognize him... because that day you won't need to ask any questions.

A true man doesn't come to complete you. He comes to complete himself with you.”

If someone has to lie to get you, believe me, he won't be able to keep you.”

Are you ready to recognize the man who doesn't just want to "date" you... but wants to build a life with you?

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