Top 5 things you like/love about your significant other

[pinkytoe]

Yikes, Bae!! Such odd things happening lately...
Re: mine
1) He takes care of me (I know that sounds old-fashioned but important to me)
2) He cooks and cleans without hesitation.
3) He can fix anything.
4) He is very intuitive and sensitive.
5) He is a good kisser...
43 years

[iris lilies]

Mine just announced Saturday night that she’s divorcing me, and left our home, driving halfway across the country to her new life. This was 15 minutes before guests were arriving for a dinner party we were throwing. So, I’ll have to think a bit on the question.

That is a kick in the nuts.

She likely wont find what she is looking for out yonder because wherever she goes, there she is.

[Teacher Terry]

Bae, I am so sorry. If she never gave you any clues like wanting to go to counseling then it really sucks. I tried to get my ex for 22 years to engage yet he was shocked when I left.

[herbgeek]

Holy smokes Bae! That is quite a shocker.

[Ultralight]

Regarding my SO:

1. Pretty face with supple lips
2. Beautiful, kinky hair
3. Big butt
4. Sense of humor (we can make each other laugh)
5. She shows up and seems to put in the effort

[rosarugosa]

Bae: I'm really sorry to hear that.

My five would be:
1. Chemistry (so hard to define, but so essential!)
2. He is kind
3. We have complete trust between us
4. He loves me unconditionally
5. Shared interests and history (we started our relationship when he was 12 and I was 15)

[Ultralight]

5. Shared interests and history (we started our relationship when he was 12 and I was 15)

That is early!

[Lainey]

I was sorry to hear that news, bae. I hope staying connected with family and friends will help you along this way.

My list is similar to some others:
1. We're a match physically, tempermentally, and financially
2. We're retired and in a later-in-life relationship so the issues of younger years aren't there, e.g., raising kids, working full-time, etc. meaning we can relax and enjoy each other
3. He's the first partner I've had who is really "all-in" this relationship and doesn't hesitate to show it with daily affection
4. His love language is acts of service - another new thing for me - so he does household and car repair as part of daily life, not resentfully and not as a way to keep score of who does more in the household
5. Although we do not agree politically he is personally a very generous soul and I would always trust him to do the right thing.

[iris lilies]

Here’s what I like about DH:
1) he is cute and has aged better than me in the looks department
2) I admire him because he can fix anything, anywhere, that is his genius
3) he is even tempered emotionally and has a quiet, sunny personality and as such is very reliable, people like him and accept him
4) he is extremely hard working and he works fast and accomplishes huge amounts
5) he is very flexible about life changes I want to make—buy a house in Hermann and move there, get another dog, etc. he is ok with those ideas
6) we share values about spending money

All of this makes for easy living. I am lazy and self centered, and
I am all about making life easy and interesting for Iris.

[herbgeek]

1) he thinks my OCD/quirks/strong preferences are cute and charming most of the time.
2) His love language is gifts of service, and he just does these things every day with no fanfare or even mention. (breakfast in bed every day for example)
3) he supports me in all my pursuits, has always let me lead on those things that are important to me
4) he's smart, and curious and I can talk to him about most everything (outside of spirituality).
5) He pays attention to his health through diet and exercise and is an excellent specimen to look at

Like Iris, its all about MEEEEE. I am all about having a life that makes me feel good.