- ability to communicate effectively
- tactful honesty. not brutal honesty.
- openness. with me. not the whole world.
- intelligence. not to the point of pretentiousness, but having philosophical discussions with me is so sexy.
- a sense of humor. sarcastic humor is even better. or ability to mix different forms of humor.
- as a spinoff to the last one - trading witty comebacks.
- subtle charm. no need to be a player as I can see through that (can't play a player right?), but charisma is great.
- eyes that pierce the soul. (IE: Kurt Cobain, Ewan McGregor)
- dresses well. Yes, straight men CAN dress well!
- imagination. this trait is useful in a lot of areas from determining new things to do together to sex.
- creativity. having at least 1 creative pursuit is always admired by me. to be creative in multiple medias and in general is even better.
- eccentricity. normal is boring.
- willingness for monogamy.
- wants to get married someday.
- wants to have children someday and shows characteristics that would make a good father.
- childlike, but not immature. Run in sprinklers is good. Blowing your rent money on video games is not.
- cuddly and enjoys cuddling.
- good kisser and loves to kiss.
- gives lots of hugs.
- sexually experimental.
- knows how to read and actually enjoys books.
- loves music like oxygen. musicians are always a plus.
- will watch Queer as Folk without making mean comments to 'prove' their heterosexuality.
- a good combo of introverted and extroverted.
- a thinker AND a feeler. almost equally balanced (like me).
- politeness and good manners.
- opens doors for me.
- holds my hand.
- understanding of mental disorders and doesn't freak out by it.
- will just hold me and talk to me (not argue) when I'm not feeling too good in the head.
- romanticism.
- is truthworthy to the point of would trust with my life sort of trustworthiness.
- unflinching loyalty to me and to others who have shown worth.
- can carry a conversation for hours on end.
- plans the big things. spontaneous little things.
- gives seat up for elderly, women, and children on busses.
- speaks and shows love.
- cares about politics.
- doesn't need to be pushed to accomplish something.
- inspires me.
- has goals and ambitions.
- does not value work over me or friends or family.
- has read the Harry Potter series and enjoys it.
- is my equal. not below or above me.
- has obscure knowledge.
- me + him vs. the world
- can dance.
- can sing.
- at least tries different things, even if not sure he can do them well.
- has confidence in himself and doesn't need to be drunk to prove it.
- can be able to compromise. no "my way or no way".
- is not controlling.
- does not play games ("don't play games with a girl who can play better")
- likes to play games! the fun kind like video games and board games. :p
- will collaborate on a creative project with me.
- has perseverance. never gives up easily.
- likes to travel.
- has a natural curiosity.
- is reassuring and doesn't get sick of reassuring me of stuff I have mentioned a billion times before.
- has a few dorky interests.
- computer literate.
- is not self-righteous.
- is open-minded.
- not a racist, homophobic, sexist, or anti-anything, but instead judges based on the person themselves.
- likes tattoos and piercings.
- knows how to read people.
- treats me like a queen.
- gives me attention. lots of it and doesn't ignore me.
- inspires me to take care of myself, but is able to take care of me both emotionally and financially if it were needed.
- is there for me when I need him.
- soothes me and makes me believe that everything will be alright.
- loves me more than anything in the world.
- not afraid of being silly sometimes.
- not ashamed of ME being silly sometimes!
- adventurous.
- someone I can enjoy spending time with and enjoys spending time with me.
- willing to talk things out if times are tough.
- does little things to try to make me happy.
- sacrifices his own comfort for mine.
- protects me.
- doesn't make promises he can't keep.
- makes promises that he does keep.
- is able to plan the future with me, instead of just going along with what I say.
- isn't afraid to approach me.
- isn't afraid to confront me tactfully if in disagreement with me.
- doesn't dramatize during an argument, make accusations, and place all blame on me.
- knows how to apologize.
- has similar interests.
- laughs with me about things that most would not find funny at all.
- synchronicity - knows what I am thinking and will say things at the exact same time.
- has a large 'to-do' list for life
- has interests that he is so passionate about that it makes me take interest in it.
- is kind, caring, loving, sweet towards me.
- likes animals.
- makes me so in love that I'd rather I die before him so I don't live without him.
- surprises me.
- is a man not a boy. there is a difference and it's not to do with age.
- is my best friend.
- shows a lot of affection and loves receiving it.
- is not repulsive to look at.
- wants a long-term relationship. not just sex.
aug 22 2009 ∞
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