A big....brain! Intelligence is a big part of my attraction to someone, and being able to have intelligent conversations certainly keeps things interesting.

A companion to share life's adventures

Sorry, but I can't name just one. There are too many of equal value to name just one as a top pick.

Ideally, someone who is happily and securely childfree (doesn't have kids and doesn't want any).

Vulnerability.

Honesty

I am in a place in life that has left me wanting a life long partner that will help take care of me , and in turn I will take care of them. . Someone who is wanting to go on silly road trips and create our own adventure. I've raised my kids, I've worked hard and I am ready to be pampered and to pamper my mate. I want tlc, and I want to give it back. I want to laugh easily and share a life that is full of awesomeness.

I have my own nice paycheck, so a man's income doesn't interest me (save for how that reflects his education and abilities), but what I want in a partner is companionship - a connection and communication!

A deep connection.

Though, of course, it won't work if they're not a great sexual partner, or if they view me as a paycheck generator.

Companionship

Yes... definitely yes.!!!

Well, there are actually three things for me, I want laughter, friendship, and romance.

Someone who "gets" me and vice-versa.

Someone who gets me and laughs with me. if you could spend a minute in my head and not go insane we would be a perfect match.

Just somebody who honestly loves me

That elusive middle ground where they don't want to just put another notch on their bedpost and move on, but they're also not choosing bridesmaids' dresses after exchanging three texts.

Seriously, though. It's mostly about finding the right balance between freedom and commitment, for me. I don't want to be in anyone's pocket (ever again.) I don't particularly want to cohabit (that might change as I get older.) But I do crave that special connection with one human being, where we're both more important to each other than just about anything else in the world. Someone who texts or phones every day, and who I see most weekends, would be ideal.

Honesty

Someone who will give me space. At this point in my life I'm totally self-sufficient and don't need someone else. I could handle a relationship with someone like me. I wouldn't mind being wanted but don't want to be needed.

I think having a lot in common is one of the most important things for a good relationship. I like to have someone I can talk to about things and have them at least give a crap about what I care about. A lot of money isn't important, but after my marriage and supporting a husband for quite a few years, just having a job of his own is a must-have.

Used to be big tits, but now its no drama and a shared interest in having a pleasant time.

Shared experience. exploring the world, learning and growing together.

Physical attraction, good communication, common interests.

Companionship. The ability to share a multitude of experience with a positive outlook and a genuine curiosity about the world, and enjoy doing it together.

Intelligent conversation.

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