Originally Posted by
iAnnAu
Someone who can - and who bothers to - keep up with me physically, mentally, and humorously.
Someone who comes up with great ideas that I can spontaneously act upon.
Someone who shows patience with my broad but shallow store of random information and my tendency to either random spout it or keep silent for long periods.
Someone who doesn't let themselves stagnate - lifelong learner & concerned with at least a minimum standard of physical upkeep.
Emotionally self-sufficient so that we can have separate spheres in interests, friends and even travels without devolving into envy/jealousy/insecurity.
Understands personal finances adequately to not make their money problems impede our interactions.
... I'm gonna stop before my description goes the way of force my hand's ... although I agreed with his pet peeves, too ...