• can make me laugh :)
• loves to cuddle as much as I do
• is NOT clingy
• gives me my space when I need it / lets me have a life outside of the relationship
• kisses me on top of my head (and esp the neck :p)
• isn't PDA crazy, but will hold my hand or sneak me a quick peck in public
• practices good hygiene
• has similar music taste
• has similar/the same political and religious views (i'm agnostic)
• is a bit of a bad-ass on the outside, but a sweetheart on the inside (and by bad-ass I mean they're their own person and like to challenge the system a little ... and tattoos and piercings don't hurt :P)
• is intelligent (doesn't have to be book-smart, but at least cultured in some way or another)
• gives me little surprises often (doesn't have to be expensive or some extravagant gesture, but any kind of surprise is nice)
• compliments are not always sexual ("sexy" is nice, but "beautiful" or even "pretty" is even better lol)
• has a similar sense of humor
• is artistically inclined in some way (visual arts, musically talented/knowledgeable, etc.)
• is sensitive/considerate (I want a guy who thinks before he speaks) which brings be to my next point ...
• doesn't insult me in any way (esp if i'm not looking for opinions lol. I never am.)
• he doesn't get cranky or rude in the bedroom
• knows how to *balance* the sexual and emotional aspects of a relationship (since both are important)
• does NOT text me 24/7, but will sometimes text or call once in a while just to say hi/let me know they're thinking of me

bonus:

• will watch Family Guy with me
• likes cats :) LOL

(tbc)