I'm 32. Have dated quite a bit and have had good relationships, some heartbreaks, and some duds. I'm at a point where I want to find the partner I choose to settle down with. After reading some dating advice - they asked me to identify the five characteristics I most want in a partner. ( I chose six because why not, it's my list). Below is a rough draft - I want to think about it more. But I would like feedback on anything you think I should be thinking about when it comes to the qualities below. And more importantly, where would I find a woman like this? Where would she hang out? Where could I meet her that's not online?
- Makes an effort to be physically attractive - Doesn't need to be a supermodel. But I want her to value how she presents herself. This means she's health-conscious, good hygiene, exercises, takes care of her hair, nails, and makeup. She doesn't need to be someone from a magazine, but she enjoys the art of self-presentation and looking conventionally attractive.
- Good person - She genuinely cares about other people. She has good morals. She tries to do what is right and to not hurt others. She is kind and considerate into how her actions impact herself and the people around her. She generally tells the truth and she is reliable. She is able to do this while having a backbone and not being a pushover.
- Smart (social IQ and emotional IQ) - She understands social dynamics. Meaning she can fit in well in different environments and know how to connect with people across ethnic and socioeconomic boundaries. She communicates well with me and others, because she is self-aware about her wants and needs and values herself enough to express those respectfully. She is intellectually curious (which could manifest itself in that she likes to read, listens to podcasts, or enjoys documentaries). She's not afraid to look at the world around her and ask "why?" She is a good conversationalist.
- Driven - She has professional goals and/or hobbies and she pursues those things consistently. She isn't content to just let life pass by and she takes actions towards what she wants out of life.
- Sexually compatible - She invests in a healthy sex life. Good sex is important to her. She likes sex. She believes sex is natural and she enjoys expressing herself through sex and with me. She is willing to communicate what she needs to create a good sex life with me.
- Mentally healthy - She may have some insecurities or past wounds, but for the most part - she likes herself. She appreciates who she is. She is able to be playful and fun. When things get tough or things go wrong - she is able to keep her wits about her and make rational decisions and own up to responsibility.
I don't expect her to be perfect. A woman with the traits above would be amazing. But I also know that same woman would have flaws that I wouldn't enjoy - as she is just as human as me. But the characteristics above are ones I truly value in a long-term partner.
I have mostly met women through online dating but I'm making an effort to start trying to meet girlfriends in real life. I am trying think - where would this type of woman hang out? How would I meet her? Thoughts?
Also, I am doing everything I can currently to invest in myself to make sure I can offer the same traits above.
Submitted November 24, 2018 at 04:06AM by Libra_Zebra https://ift.tt/2r1KKGN
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