Cosmopolitan (September 2011)

How He Knows You're The One

Blake Shelton, 35, gives singing advice on NBC's The Voice, but music isn't the only topic he'll riff on. The straight-talking hottie, who just married fellow country star Miranda Lambert, lays out what makes a guy think he's found a keeper.

You're His BFF

"As a man, you want a woman who makes you want to be buddies with her as much as you want to be romantic with her because you like her that much.

You Stick to Your Guns

"What I love about my wife is that she knows what she likes, and she never makes apologies for it. That confidence is very attractive."

You Chill on His Turf

"Every guy wants the kind of woman who is okay going to a sports bar. Most guys don't feel comfortable with a candlelit dinner. But in a room with fun music playing and a pool table in the corner? That relaxes him."

You Flaunt Your Talent

"Men and women should use whatever they've got to continue to impress the other person. I'd always pull out my guitar and play a song. Women should show off their talents too."

You Don't Overtalk

"No guy wants to hear constant chatter, and some women do that because of nerves. It's much more attractive to a guy when you're cool and collected."

 You Bond With His Boys

"It strikes a guy when a woman isn't clingy but still lets you know she's with you. It's a balancing act, but I've always liked it when a woman can blend in with my friends and not just sit in the corner."

 You Hang at Home

"The truth is that most guys don't love going out all the time. We much prefer staying home and having a drink with you. Miranda likes doing that too, and it's one of the reasons we work."