What's important to you when picking a mate? (30)

Jan 1, 2015 6:27 PM CST What's important to you when picking a mate?
henonpause
henonpausehenonpauseCork, Ireland50 Threads 2 Polls 1,504 Posts
We are all initially attracted to visual aspects of a potential partner, followed swiftly by a mental and/or physical connection.

If you are looking for a long-term relationship, what - after physical - attributes are important to you?

Do you know yourself well enough to know what will - and what will not - suit?

To me, being able to chat and have a laugh with said mate is vital; without that, there is no physical spark for me. I get along with most people, but I don't spark with all. Being affectionate and tactile is also high up on my list. But most importantly, is the ability to hang out with my mate without the need of additional parties, and still have the best of times.

Discuss cheers
Jan 1, 2015 6:32 PM CST What's important to you when picking a mate?
Novaa
NovaaNovaaDublin, Ireland10 Threads 7 Polls 95 Posts
henonpause: We are all initially attracted to visual aspects of a potential partner, followed swiftly by a mental and/or physical connection.

If you are looking for a long-term relationship, what - after physical - attributes are important to you?

Do you know yourself well enough to know what will - and what will not - suit?

To me, being able to chat and have a laugh with said mate is vital; without that, there is no physical spark for me. I get along with most people, but I don't spark with all. Being affectionate and tactile is also high up on my list. But most importantly, is the ability to hang out with my mate without the need of additional parties, and still have the best of times.

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. Same as yourself.
Jan 1, 2015 6:41 PM CST What's important to you when picking a mate?
mollybaby
mollybabymollybabyCork City, Cork Ireland56 Threads 8 Polls 23,608 Posts
henonpause: We are all initially attracted to visual aspects of a potential partner, followed swiftly by a mental and/or physical connection.

If you are looking for a long-term relationship, what - after physical - attributes are important to you?

Do you know yourself well enough to know what will - and what will not - suit?

To me, being able to chat and have a laugh with said mate is vital; without that, there is no physical spark for me. I get along with most people, but I don't spark with all. Being affectionate and tactile is also high up on my list. But most importantly, is the ability to hang out with my mate without the need of additional parties, and still have the best of times.

Discuss


That is a pretty good description.

I also need them to be communicative, to be loyal, and to trust me, and be trustworthy in return.
Jan 1, 2015 6:54 PM CST What's important to you when picking a mate?
johnjjm
johnjjmjohnjjmco westmeath0000, Westmeath Ireland563 Posts
henonpause: We are all initially attracted to visual aspects of a potential partner, followed swiftly by a mental and/or physical connection.

If you are looking for a long-term relationship, what - after physical - attributes are important to you?

Do you know yourself well enough to know what will - and what will not - suit?

To me, being able to chat and have a laugh with said mate is vital; without that, there is no physical spark for me. I get along with most people, but I don't spark with all. Being affectionate and tactile is also high up on my list. But most importantly, is the ability to hang out with my mate without the need of additional parties, and still have the best of times.

Discuss
yeah you have most covered to be able to talk with somebody easily without getting bored or having to go on with dribble is what I would want to be friendly and affectionate in private also just to have a real friend to trust without fear
Jan 1, 2015 6:57 PM CST What's important to you when picking a mate?
henonpause
henonpausehenonpauseCork, Ireland50 Threads 2 Polls 1,504 Posts
mollybaby: That is a pretty good description.

I also need them to be communicative, to be loyal, and to trust me, and be trustworthy in return.


I forgot about the trustworthy bit - I kind of take that as a given, but of course, it isn't with all.

thumbs up

I do not want to play detective in my own life; that brings stress and upset where it's not needed.
Jan 1, 2015 7:07 PM CST What's important to you when picking a mate?
onwards
onwardsonwardswexford, Wexford Ireland53 Posts
henonpause: We are all initially attracted to visual aspects of a potential partner, followed swiftly by a mental and/or physical connection.

If you are looking for a long-term relationship, what - after physical - attributes are important to you?

Do you know yourself well enough to know what will - and what will not - suit?

To me, being able to chat and have a laugh with said mate is vital; without that, there is no physical spark for me. I get along with most people, but I don't spark with all. Being affectionate and tactile is also high up on my list. But most importantly, is the ability to hang out with my mate without the need of additional parties, and still have the best of times.

Discuss
Hang out sounds good,but speaking from past i couldn't speak to the postman thats how possesive he was.He distroyed me totaly..
So for me what would suit is def having a laugh and what wouldn't suit would be jealousy.Thats closed book for me.wine
Jan 1, 2015 7:09 PM CST What's important to you when picking a mate?
sirLarryIII
sirLarryIIIsirLarryIIIClump, Kildare Ireland72 Threads 9 Polls 2,016 Posts
mollybaby: I thought a pulse was enough for you

Or maybe you don't even need that..


Suppose beggars cant be choosersblues laugh
Jan 1, 2015 7:16 PM CST What's important to you when picking a mate?
mollybaby
mollybabymollybabyCork City, Cork Ireland56 Threads 8 Polls 23,608 Posts
sirLarryIII: Suppose beggars cant be choosers


Pulse and jugs it is so! laugh
Jan 2, 2015 4:19 AM CST What's important to you when picking a mate?
KNenagh
KNenaghKNenaghAachen, Kilkenny Ireland12 Threads 11,160 Posts
henonpause: We are all initially attracted to visual aspects of a potential partner, followed swiftly by a mental and/or physical connection.

If you are looking for a long-term relationship, what - after physical - attributes are important to you?

Do you know yourself well enough to know what will - and what will not - suit?

To me, being able to chat and have a laugh with said mate is vital; without that, there is no physical spark for me. I get along with most people, but I don't spark with all. Being affectionate and tactile is also high up on my list. But most importantly, is the ability to hang out with my mate without the need of additional parties, and still have the best of times.

Discuss


Compatibility as in similar wants, needs and lifestyle. Just makes things easier.

Having fun with someone, actually wanting to talk and spend time with the other person. Oh, and a great lay helps. smitten
Jan 2, 2015 4:24 AM CST What's important to you when picking a mate?
johnjjm
johnjjmjohnjjmco westmeath0000, Westmeath Ireland563 Posts
KNenagh: Compatibility as in similar wants, needs and lifestyle. Just makes things easier.

Having fun with someone, actually wanting to talk and spend time with the other person. Oh, and a great lay helps.
yeah a great lay I forgot that ha ha ha
Jan 2, 2015 4:53 AM CST What's important to you when picking a mate?
Speaking personally, common interests, and plenty of them...
Jan 2, 2015 6:01 AM CST What's important to you when picking a mate?
annaroach
annaroachannaroachLimerick, Ireland217 Threads 6,747 Posts
henonpause: We are all initially attracted to visual aspects of a potential partner, followed swiftly by a mental and/or physical connection.

If you are looking for a long-term relationship, what - after physical - attributes are important to you?

Do you know yourself well enough to know what will - and what will not - suit?

To me, being able to chat and have a laugh with said mate is vital; without that, there is no physical spark for me. I get along with most people, but I don't spark with all. Being affectionate and tactile is also high up on my list. But most importantly, is the ability to hang out with my mate without the need of additional parties, and still have the best of times.

Discuss


Yeah, just what you said,, trust is a big thing, and respect also
Tactile,, affeecionate, and can't beat a bit of romance,, then sortedheart wings
Jan 2, 2015 6:06 AM CST What's important to you when picking a mate?
henonpause
henonpausehenonpauseCork, Ireland50 Threads 2 Polls 1,504 Posts
OK - to carry on the theme here : IF we all know what suits us, and what does not, why do women still fall for the "bad" guys, or the ones they know won't be good for them in the long run?

Is it the chase or the challenge? Are we arrogant enough to think we are special enough to capture them?

Have we become Hunters ourselves?
Jan 2, 2015 6:10 AM CST What's important to you when picking a mate?
annaroach
annaroachannaroachLimerick, Ireland217 Threads 6,747 Posts
johnjjm: yeah a great lay I forgot that ha ha ha



Yes of course,, that is a given lolthumbs up comfort
Jan 2, 2015 6:15 AM CST What's important to you when picking a mate?
henonpause
henonpausehenonpauseCork, Ireland50 Threads 2 Polls 1,504 Posts
sirLarryIII: You've just described R2-D2 from star wars.And as a bonus he was really good at fixing electrical stuff


Would be nice to have my socket seen to moping
Jan 2, 2015 6:16 AM CST What's important to you when picking a mate?
peachmelba
peachmelbapeachmelbawexford, Wexford Ireland72 Threads 9,779 Posts
sirLarryIII: You've just described R2-D2 from star wars.And as a bonus he was really good at fixing electrical stuff




Yea his name is Bean,


Mr Bean.


laugh
Jan 2, 2015 6:20 AM CST What's important to you when picking a mate?
sirLarryIII
sirLarryIIIsirLarryIIIClump, Kildare Ireland72 Threads 9 Polls 2,016 Posts
henonpause: Would be nice to have my socket seen to


Im sure there is plenty of men out there who want to put their plug into your socketprofessor The question is do you want a handyman to do the job or a fully qualified electrician? dunno laugh bouquet
Jan 2, 2015 6:47 AM CST What's important to you when picking a mate?
KNenagh
KNenaghKNenaghAachen, Kilkenny Ireland12 Threads 11,160 Posts
henonpause: OK - to carry on the theme here : IF we all know what suits us, and what does not, why do women still fall for the "bad" guys, or the ones they know won't be good for them in the long run?

Is it the chase or the challenge? Are we arrogant enough to think we are special enough to capture them?

Have we become Hunters ourselves?


Nope, I don't think anyone can change a person, I take someone as they are.

If they have very different ideas, it might be that I like them, but I won't touch them. I won't give up my wants and needs and know that other people won't do so either. wave

I don't "hunt" nor do I expect to be chased, it has to be like everything a give and take. conversing
Jan 2, 2015 6:51 AM CST What's important to you when picking a mate?
henonpause
henonpausehenonpauseCork, Ireland50 Threads 2 Polls 1,504 Posts
sirLarryIII: Im sure there is plenty of men out there who want to put their plug into your socket The question is do you want a handyman to do the job or a fully qualified electrician?


I would prefer someone qualified who knows what he is doing; however, in a drought situation, I guess a handyman would have to do. Or a handy man...
Jan 2, 2015 8:03 AM CST What's important to you when picking a mate?
mollybaby
mollybabymollybabyCork City, Cork Ireland56 Threads 8 Polls 23,608 Posts
henonpause: OK - to carry on the theme here : IF we all know what suits us, and what does not, why do women still fall for the "bad" guys, or the ones they know won't be good for them in the long run?

Is it the chase or the challenge? Are we arrogant enough to think we are special enough to capture them?

Have we become Hunters ourselves?


I don't go for that type anymore.

I learned a long time ago that they were not good for me, so took a break from dating anyone at all.
Sorted my head, took a more positive approach to life, and then dipped my toe into the dating pool again.

This time I did not go for the same type. I chose people who would enrich my life, not damage it.
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