It's important to me to clarify that I wrote this list as what I want in a partner and what I expect from myself before even thinking about getting into a partnership.



compassion/empathy, humour, trust/vulnerability, positivity, respect, boundaries, love, honesty, communication, dependability, presence, open-minded, patient/tolerant, a sense of ease, gratitude



I looked and all these words and at first, I thought it was a lot. But, looking it over again, it's a lot of words but I think this is what a healthy relationship has and are simple qualities I want to see in the people I surround myself with, especially a partner.

- Doesn't smoke

- Animal lover

- Supportive

- Loves traveling

- Want kids

- Good sense of humor

- Financially stable

- Faithful

- Honest

- Committed

Vegan

Doesn't smoke

Similar values (accomplishments, growth, honesty)

Loves movies (must enjoy horror)

Constantly wants to try/learn/experience new things

Brings out the best in me

Shines positivity (even on the darkest days)

Animal lover

Supportive

Working through two "relatinship" books. 1. Calling in the one 2. Married in 365

1. Enjoys movies
2. Loves dogs
3. Is open and honest
4. Committed
5. Supportive

I feel like some of these are whats necessary anyway. Guessing lack of these is why my previous relationship failed.

MUST HAVES!! I am no longer going to settle! I am fine with being in a relationship with myself until I find the right guy :)

1) Out

2) Christian

3) Liberal

4) Intellectual---actively literate, is curious about things

5) Has a career, not a job

6) Likes books and movies

7) Loves dogs

8) Understands that I need alone time and hopefully she needs same

9) Is kind

10) Has a good sense of humor

11) Doesn't want kids

12) Politically minded

13) Lives/wants to live in New York

After recently getting out of a relationship, this is where I feel really compelled to start exploring myself...

PSD!

MSA June 2012

4th April

I'm glad to see that I'm certain about what I would like in a relationship. I hope to be in my ideal relationship/marriage in the future someday.

I think I need this because another goal I have (that I don't think I'll bother adding to my 101) is to stay single until "it" comes along. It'll be easier to say "no" if I know that what I'm being offered isn't what I want. I'm going to have to think long and hard about the "criteria" though.

Completed March 8th, 2012

http://listography.com/phantomsounds/relationships/what_im_looking_for_in_a_man

Honesty