Someone who has a smile on their face, every time they see us and are happy to meet us.
Someone who loves to spend time with us and cherishes every minute of it.
Someone who is interested in our experiences, thoughts, and knowledge and asks questions.
Someone who texts when they think of us.
Someone who you don’t have to explain to when they hurt you and are aware of the consequences of their actions.
Someone who tries to be there when we feel down.
Someone who never gets tired of looking at us.
Someone who appreciates the very you and wants you to be your true self.
Someone who isn’t judging when you are being silly but is silly with you.
Someone who respects your time and doesn’t stand you up but cancels before or reschedules if something comes up.
Someone who asks you how you are and really wants to know.
Someone who makes a fool out of themselves just to make you laugh.
Someone who supports your dreams and sees how far you’ve come.
Someone who wants to be close but gives you your space.
Someone who is compromising to follow your interests when you follow theirs.
Someone who is willing to understand you and studies you to know how to react.
Someone who just gives you a good feeling and a safe space to be yourself.
Someone who is willing to create a good time together whenever possible.
Someone who wants to deepen the connection every day and isn’t afraid to share thoughts and feelings.
Someone who keeps up with the conversation and isn’t disappearing again and again.
Someone who doesn’t need excuses.
Someone who doesn’t sugarcoat just to get into your pants.
Someone who can be honest and doesn’t hide a wife, a girlfriend, and 5 kids from you.
Someone who respects us and our boundaries and doesn’t try to cross them.
Someone who understands that we need to feel safe first.
Someone who is aware of the concept of consent and isn’t trying to coerce you.
This is not too much to ask.
Even though it sometimes feels that way.
But this is what we give out for free every time. Me at least.
And this is the bare minimum.
