Love has been called many things: a battlefield, a losing game, a stranger, a many-splendored thing, a temporary madness… In my opinion, love is possible—you just need to give them what they want.

But what do they want?

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, for the first time ever, you will hear the voices of 5 anonymous girls and 5 anonymous guys here at Staples High School. Read closely: you may learn something.

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What GIRLS want in a guy:

Anonymous girl #1: What I want in a guy is an outgoing personality and a sense of humor.
Anonymous girl #2: What I want in a guy is a cute smile.
Anonymous girl #3: What I want in a guy is for him not to be Chris Brown.
Anonymous girl #4: What I want in a guy is a genuinely caring and intuitive personality.
Anonymous girl #5: What I want in a guy is confidence.

Now, the other side…

What GUYS want in a girl:

Anonymous guy #1: What I want in a girl is good teeth.
Anonymous guy #2: What I want in a girl is an upbeat personality.
Anonymous guy #3: What I want in a girl is a consistent display of honesty.
Anonymous guy #4: What I want in a girl is a good heart and an even better laugh.
Anonymous guy #5: What I want in a girl is creativity and ingenuity.

Hopefully you learned something. Guys and girls may prioritize characteristics differently, but it’s important to know that there’s a myriad of desires shared among boys and girls. Keep in mind kindness, humor, and compassion will always get you far.

And if all else fails, buy them some chocolate.