The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

Most Replayed Moment: What Women Really Want In A Man! Don’t Do This On A First Date!

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Dec 5, 2025
Orion Taraban, a clinical psychologist specializing in men's mental health and attraction dynamics, shares eye-opening insights on dating. He highlights that women seek kindness in the context of attraction, not just as a standalone trait. Orion emphasizes practical ways for men to boost their attractiveness, such as improving hygiene and communication skills. He also discusses the difference between initial attraction and maintaining a relationship, cautioning against common first date blunders that can kill chemistry. He further explores the impact of unrealistic expectations in modern relationships.
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INSIGHT

Kindness Isn’t A Standalone Magnet

  • Women ask for kindness, safety, and love but want those qualities from men they're already attracted to.
  • Being kind alone rarely creates initial sexual attraction; attraction and kindness are distinct variables.
ADVICE

Upgrade Appearance And Communication

  • Learn to dress, groom, and train your body to increase attractiveness quickly.
  • Practice communication that mixes precise content with emotional tone to become more charismatic.
ANECDOTE

From Bottle-Service Actor To Responsibility

  • Orion recounts being a broke actor getting short-term attraction but no long-term prospects.
  • That led him to take responsibility and change his life toward long-term value.
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