Trust and respect. There is nothing worse than a fraud. Everything else is totally inconsequential.

Emotional maturity - which is an umbrella statement that encompasses other character traits of being...

Calmness and reason. The time I was with my son's mother taught me that I value being right more than supporting my partner unconditionally. Therefore, I need someone who can calmly discuss situations and bases their ideas and actions on evidence.

The number ! thing is honestly not much else matters if you do not trust the one you have nothing

Someone to actually love me and my personality.

Companionship, intimacy, fellowship, friendship, company, interesting conversation.....and.....sex

honesty,we can tell each other anything we want too

communication

My most important factor is physical touch. So, someone touchy/feely/cuddly.

Honesty

My BFF????????

Agreed. Friendship is the most important thing. If you aren't friends, it won't last.

trust

Sex is important. I have kinky interests, so someone who's vanilla wouldn't fulfill me enough.

Other than that, someone who complements me (not comPLIments, comPLEments) as far as hobbies, interests, sense of humor, and so on go. Someone who will take care of me as much as I'll take care of her.

I want someone I can fart in front of, take out to a nice Italian restaurant, and who'll get excited about a sci-fi movie festival.

Ego diminished. Intelligence, humour, curiosity and creativity expanded.

Well, the single most important criterion for me, right now, is material existence, i.e my partner kind of has to be... you know, real. That's the first thing. So far, it remains unfulfilled.

Can i make you laugh? Do you make me laugh?! Done!

A person who is genuine to him/herself. Someone who is able to think freely without caring about the opinions of others.

A partner that we can enjoy each other..

Communication.

Humor!!! When it comes to a serious relationship... leave the "serious" behind and just have fun with each other. Other than that of course trust and friendship.

Just be attractive and not annoying and we'll get along forever. Haven't found this combination yet.

Physical Attraction (Thin Skinny Blonde)... is not the only important quality, but it is the first thing I look for because this is the quality that will keep me from searching for better options and it is easier to spot. Then comes the difficult parts: see who they are, their history, family relationship history, life stage and lifestyle, are they "Thankful" (secret to being happy), non-judgemental (secret for truth & honesty)... too many to list, maybe just looking for the unicorn. BTW, laughing with you is an indicator that she likes you a lot, especially if your jokes are really corny.

The ideal 'partner' is someone with whom safe, mutual vulnerability is possible.

A partner