Real men eat quiche and fearlessly remove spiders: What women really look for in their men 46% of men agree they should be able to cook and 41% do the vacuuming Women want their man to respect them and behave like a gentleman Men can forget the stereotypical belief that women are looking for a good looking mate with a healthy bank balance and a big car. They want their men to eat quiche, know how to cook it and do domestic chores, according to a survey of 2,000 women. The 21st century bloke can also fearlessly remove spiders. Loving: Women want a real man to cook, remove spiders and use a washing machine It highlights the differences between what men think a 'new man' is - and what women think. Tempting: Women want men to eat quiche and to be able to cook it As far as women are concerned, he should have a sense of tradition and an understanding of what being a gentleman is all about, according to research by stain removal experts Dr Beckmann. Compare that to how the nation's men think a real man should shape up. According to British blokes a real man almost certainly supports his local football team (35 per cent), earns more than his girlfriend or wife (39 per cent) and over half believe he owns a car. But, more surprising than these stereotypes, almost five in ten men also agree with the women that a real man should be able to cook (46 per cent), know how to wash clothes (41per cent) and perform domestic duties like vacuuming the house (54per cent) and picking up the children from school (53 per cent). Men were, however, less united when it came to their opinion on the fear of spiders. Just one in ten of British blokes believe a real man needs to show no fear of spiders, while just over half (52 per cent) of women insist a real man definitely wouldn't bat an eyelid at a spider. Don't be frightened: Women expect real men to fearlessly remove spiders and be brave Women were certain that a real man must be brave (64 per cent), be a gent (53 per cent) and always put their lady first (46 per cent). But they also want a real man to be able to cook (54%), use a washing machine (42%) and be happy to carry out domestic chores like vacuuming the house, dusting, washing up dinner plates and doing the school run. Susan Fermor from Dr Beckmann said: ' We thought there may be a real distinction between what men and women believe constitutes a 'real man' in 2013 but were surprised to discover that, in many ways, both sexes have very similar feelings for what makes a real man. A real man has to be a man but also know and act upon his domestic responsibilities, especially when he is a father. It is interesting that women place more emphasis on men not being scared of spiders than men themselves - but maybe women have a hidden agenda there. 'Also, the survey showed us that women also expect men to know how to separate their colours from their whites when it comes to washing clothes in a washing machine - that's pretty advanced stuff as far as many men are concerned but, according to the ladies, something a real man wouldn't be scared of.'