• intelligent; someone who thinks deeply and has unique ideas
• literary (writes or simply appreciates writing)
• musical (writes/plays or is simply interested in music... must be decent music though!)
• respectful and polite, not only to me but everyone
• clever sense of humour
• is there for me when i need him
• not clingy!
• listens to what you have to say and gives advice when needed
• protective to the right extent (as i said, not clingy)
• nice dress sense (swag garments not tolerated under any circumstance)
• someone who i know i can depend on; is true to his word
• non-fussy eater (this is a bit weird, but i really cannot stand people who are picky about what they eat, unless they have a good reason)
• nice eyes and smile; i don't mean they have to be 'attractive', just genuine and kind
• takes time to get to know me well
• makes the first initiations of conversations/arranging things sometimes
• isn't ashamed of me; loves me exactly how i am, and doesn't act differently around different people
• gets along with my family and friends
• has that old-fashioned gentlemanly vibe
• has a decent hairstyle (come on, i'm not going to date someone with a mullet, rats tail, mohawk, bieber cut or anything else tacky...)
• doesn't try and force me into things; respects my wishes
• someone who i can mess around with - make jokes and fake insults to each other
• not fickle; doesn't change his mind every two minutes
• can tell my deepest secrets to him (and him to me) and we won't judge each other or tell a soul, only give advice
• will be honest towards me and not hide things/lie

not sure if i have anything else to add... if i do, i will