I ’ M CASTING AROUND FOR MY TYPE

Do you think I’m sexy? Seriously, one man’s Angelina Jolie is another man’s, um, turn- off. And the same applies to women.

I am attracted to dark-haired, rugged looking bastards. I’m not into bald but I don’t mind short. And they must have good teeth. My girlfriend has no hair preferences and probably chooses on reliability or kindness.

Why do we have a type? It has been suggested that it is based on a genetic blueprint. We’re looking for our dad, a favourite uncle, a brother. Or, rather, we’re looking for someone like him. Yes, my dad was a dark-haired, rugged looking bastard.

This is why, if men have daughters, it’s so important to be a great role model for them.

Besides a model dad, the thing women need to form healthy relationships is rock solid self- esteem. It’s hard to be a woman in a man’s world – ask Lisa Wilkinson or Harvey Weinstein.

If men want to meet Ms Right then we’re hoping men don’t have mummy issues. To all the parents out there, modern men do need to know how to cook a meal, operate a washing machine and help around the house – so start young.

The 2006 Census showed the average Australian woman spends between five and 14 hours a week doing unpaid housework. For the man it’s less than five hours a week.

Which reminds me – a man who can cook and clean? Very, very sexy.