checklist of potential romantic awesomeness

IDEAL PARTNER QUALITIES

can (& does) make me laugh

as smart as, or smarter than, me

I feel like I can learn from them

gives me heart palpitations & stomach butterflies

has their own independent artsy projects

likes my music & doesn't mind me writing songs about them

good taste in music/movies/TV/books

positive/optimistic worldview

supportive of my endeavours

verbally & physically affectionate

appreciates my aesthetic efforts (clothes, makeup, etc.)

makes an effort/takes initiative

likes to go to plays, concerts, shows, etc.

can give & receive compliments

can give & receive material gifts

not self-important, but not self-deprecating

kind/sweet/nice

sociopolitically liberal/democratic

chivalrous/willing to make sacrifices/co-operative

listens to me!

verbally/emotionally expressive

not easily embarrassed

likes to cuddle/spoon/sleep in the same bed

has an interesting/unique way of thinking

keeps up with current events, or at least entertainment news

protects me/makes me feel safe