7. Don't listen to words. How someone treats you is how they care about you.

I know I'm really bad with this one. Current object of my affections will have me over late at night to talk about anything/everything (Lately her fears/excitement about her study abroad in 6 days, before that her issues with her boyfriend who she is in the process of breaking up with) but she won't go out anywhere with me. If I look at this objectively I'm an emotional booty-call and being somewhat taken advantage of. But I'm a good kicked puppy, I'll keep coming back /end sobstory

Edit!* Forgot to include my own rules

1. Must read for pleasure. And not just pulp-romance either. I won't begrudge someone their erotica, but it can't be your only reading material, just as porn shouldn't be my only internet use.

2. Must enjoy being outside/the water. Last year I discovered I love kayaking with a passion, and whomever I end up with, for whatever length of time should enjoy it too.

3. Must love dogs. I raise Leader Dog puppies to be trained as seeing eye/therapy dogs. The back seat and trunk of my car are full of dog hair, as is any article of clothing not protected by a garment bag.

4. Cannot be anti-intellectual. There's this weird thing I've been noticing lately where it's suddenly 'cool' to be dumb, or to be actively trying to learn less about the world around you.

5. Music. Doesn't matter if it's an instrument (Although that's a plus) voice, electronic production, or even just an active and curious attitude towards it, must love music. I played violin from ages 3-16, Trombone from 12-18, and guitar from 18-present, as well as musicals in high school and two different choirs in college.

6. Must be socially flexible. I'm equally comfortable discussing stocks over cocktails or raging at an EDM concert, or just sitting for an afternoon in a nice library/bookstore. I don't expect a person to be comfortable with EVERYTHING, but I do appreciate flexibility.