My Ideal Woman

… loves to learn, grow, explore, and share.

… would rather travel to more cities than buy more shoes.

… cares deeply about people, animals, and people who behave like animals.

… feels blissful being cuddled by a warm fire.

… enjoys breaking rules together.

plays.

… stretches herself.

… loves being caressed in the bathtub.

… embraces truth even when she doesn’t feel strong enough to act on it.

… values contribution more than accumulation.

… likes active days and sensual nights.

… appreciates the gift of life.

reads.

… forgives old bruises.

… makes healthy food taste yummy.

… tries new things just for the growth experience.

… communicates her desires openly and invites others to do the same.

… loves long walks under a starry sky, holding hands.

… bares her soul when making love.

hugs.

… is selective about whom she lets in.

… is a crystal whose facets reflect light in ways which seem impossible.

… can be silly when she’s being serious, and serious when she’s being silly.

… accepts that I find her irresistibly attractive even when her body frustrates her.

… trusts in her heart enough to be spontaneous, but still consults her brain.

… doesn’t care what movie we’re watching as long as we’re touching.

laughs.

… is a paradox.

… likes to meditate by candlelight.

… appreciates sincere reminders that she’s beautiful.

… enjoys hanging out with self-discipline one day and self-indulgence the next.

… likes making me feel powerful, though she can melt me with a glance.

… loves pausing to kiss on escalators.

smiles.