Seems like women want characters, jesters and studs. Are they characters themselves though? Or do they just sit and wait to be entertained?

Two way street. I believe it's a 50/50 split between men and women who drop the ball in relationships.
Everyone wants what they think their worth but in reality being ina relationship that works is meeting in the middle and working together. Both sides don't fulfill their end of the relationship one way on another.