Comments on: On the perfect anything

By: Maria Perez

Maria Perez — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:08:20 +0000

I second ericaogrady's sentiments – I think this is great. All of the items you list sound reasonable and are characteristics I would want in a companion.

By: Gabbie

Gabbie — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:29:51 +0000

I really like your list. Maybe add a few things:
- Agrees with your interpretation of “in good times and in bad”…as in doesn't get jealous of you if things are going really well and doesn't abandon you when times are really tough. Conversely, someone who lets you share in their joy and sorrow rather than shut you out (and vice versa).
- Shares the same commitment philosophy because sometimes there will be lull's in the relationship but you stay in it, committed, because you're just as sure that there will be good times again too.
- AND you forgot to mention the absolutely insane 100 point scale we created over Thanksgiving break.tsss.

By: Matthew Lally

Matthew Lally — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:48:03 +0000

I have some extra items that I will not share, but in general, I think this is an excellent list.

By: ericaogrady

ericaogrady — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:05:39 +0000

Brian – I am so glad that you did this. Not only because I think it's brave for a man to be so candid about what he's looking for in a woman, but also because it's interesting to see what men really value. I love #2. I'd wager that at least 75% of the relationships I've seen and even participated in have been Co-Dependent at worst, and imbalanced at best. Independence and Mutual Respect are key to a healthy, balanced relationship.