Some men focus solely on the present, expecting the woman they meet to be “perfect” immediately. They resist change and fail to see growth as part of a relationship. Women, by contrast, evaluate both current qualities and future possibilities. They want partners who have achieved enough to show capability, but who also benefit from love, support, and guidance. On a first date, when you share your stats, pay attention—she’s likely calculating your trajectory, imagining the life you could build together before dessert arrives.