Other dealbreakers/must-haves:
- Guys who aren't old-school gentlemen are an absolute turn-off.
- I mean, open my door for me. Not necessarily every time, but at least half the time.
- I don't need the affection I'm happy to lavish upon my boyfriend to be returned in the same amount. I do need it to be accepted willingly.
- He needs to be patient and slow to anger. I've got a temper and I have a very delicate emotional balance, so I need someone who can handle my emotional outbursts with grace, and not be angry at what I might say. I never say anything I don't mean, but my thoughts aren't always pleasant.
- I need to feel appreciated. I don't need grand, sweeping gestures to feel that way. It's little things that make me happiest.
