For a boyfriend:

• Has the ability to hold a conversation with me, one of substance, or one with no point at all. I guess someone who talks a lot, but not too much.
• Cute smile.
• Likes, or puts up with my friends.
• Decent taste in music. Ok, GREAT taste.
• Has goals, or ambitions. Has a job.
• Doesn't tell me how to live my life.
• Has his own opinions, and isn't afraid if they are different from mine. I like a guy who can hold his ground and not let a girl walk all over him (not that I would do that).
• Not intellectually challenged. I like smart people.
• I love meeting families. I get really nervous, but in the end it feels good to be connected.
• Someone who isn't ashamed of me, and will stand up for me in doubtful situations.
• Someone with decent style, and good hair. This is negotiable.
• Someone who doesn't complain about EVERYTHING, and doesn't mope around all the time.
• Someone fun, who enjoys going on adventures.
• Someone who would bring me soup and movies on a day when I'm sick.
• I need my space sometimes. Understand that.

For people in general:

• Listen
• Speak
• Don't be so fucking judgmental.
• Don't be afraid.
• Give advice only when asked for, or in desperate time when people are too ashamed to ask for help.
• Don't walk all over your friends.
• Make time for them.