True: My Ideal Partner

Personal Characteristics

1. Highly emotionally intelligent
2. Has a positive self-concept
3. Believes in doing the "right" thing and behaving with integrity
4. Highly dependable person
5. Somewhat concerned with being neat and organized
6. Has a tendency to stick to a daily routine but is flexible
7. Handles stress with ease
8. Strikes a balance between being dominant and encouraging equal input

Attitudes and Beliefs

1. Optimistic
2. Somewhat spontaneous and fairly open to new experiences
3. Flexible and open character
4. Liberal
5. Has some modern and some traditional perspectives on gender rolesHigh
6. Thinks that money is of some importance in life
7. Thrifty

Communication and Conflict

1. Able to communicate effectively
2. Skilled at dealing with conflict

Social Life

1. Has characteristics of both an introvert and an extrovert
2. Places moderate importance on relationships with family and friends

Relationship Skills and Attitudes

1. Tolerant and patient; is willing to divulge quite a bit about his/her daily life
2. Needs a lot of emotional intimacy
3. Somewhat tolerant individual
4. Moderately self-sacrificing
5. Ready to be in a committed relationship
6. Sexually adventurous and open-minded
7. Faithful when in a relationship
8. Willing to discuss his/her feelings
9. Has independent and dependent traits when in a relationship
10. Moderate need for control
11. Emotionally steady; tolerant of occasional mood swings
12. Has good control of anger