Girl Talk: What to Look for in a Man, Personality Wise

Explicitly or otherwise, we all want a Tom Cruise or Brad Pitt look-alike for a boyfriend. Let's admit it; we usually put too much weight on the outward appearance of a person that the passage "true beauty lies within" sounds only a figment of the imagination.

What you do not probably know is that there are a multitude of guys out there who might not be attention-grabbers at first, but are definitely worth your time. They may look like Average Joe's to you, but once you get to know their personality, you will be glad you went beyond skin-deep.

Here are some types of guys you should not just scratch off your date book:

The boy next door. You probably have bumped with him on every other neighbor's housewarming parties. His mom and your mom may be best friends. He probably has borrowed your screwdriver a couple of times. Yes, he is the Dawson of your Joey-personality, and he is not going anytime soon.

Because of your proximity, you probably have become friends by now. This is definitely an advantage, because you both know each other's flaws and mishaps - he has witnessed some of your most humiliating experiences as you did his. Therefore, you can be totally yourself when you are with him. Plus, since his house is just an arm's length away, he would think twice on misbehaving.

Mr. Genius. His idea of fun is rummaging through at least three shelves in the school library or finishing a semester's worth of Algebra homework. He is almost as popular as the basketball star you have been crushing on - teachers adore him and slackers practically kiss the ground he walks on for doing their projects.

Contrary to popular belief, dating Captain Brainy Pants will not be boring at all. Due to his vast knowledge, you will never run out of things to talk about. Your parents will love him and give you their approval for "such a great catch," and you will have a permanent, not to mention very reliable homework partner, to boot.

Vertically-challenged dude. You can not be blamed for not keeping an eye on this guy; since you...err...literally do not meet eye to eye. His short stature may be the reason why he does not measure up to most of the girls' standards, no pun intended.

Superficially, getting together with a short guy will give your heels a rest from stilettos, and you can say goodbye to neck-tweaking contortions. Beyond that, you have a lot to expect from this type of guy - since he is deprived of a few inches, he most probably compensate in other ways, such as in terms of personality and intellect.

There are a lot more guys who may not typically fall in your idea of Mr. Right, physically-speaking. Remember, however, that a spell-binding smile or tantalizing eyes do not necessarily guarantee chemistry. At the end of the day, it is still what's inside that counts, however banal that may sound.