my list

This has come up several times with different people so I'm just going to throw this out there.
Things I know I like and I'd choose in a person if I had a choice:
(in no particular order)
certifiably single (common law and reality law)
chill personality (no neat-freaks or punctuality nuts)
artistic or musical in some way
has a steady job / career / something he's passionate about
doesn't live with parents
doesn't need me to be his mom
independent
has his own friends
can stay up late
will sleep in sometimes
is respectful of women and doesn't mind a woman being in charge from time to time
IS ABLE TO BE IN CHARGE AND MAKE DECISIONS WITHOUT FLIP FLOPPING
handy
open-minded, but conservative acting
doesn't have a list of exes (casual or serious) a mile long
athletic
nice butt
can run 3 miles
strong hands
will be patient with my forgetfulness / clumsiness / messiness
is able to hold a conversation with me and my friends
is nice to strangers and children
likes to travel
has been or is a teacher or coach
no smoking
light to no drinking
no drugs
no surprise kids / exes that he doesn't claim
no pets
nice lips
curly hair
will help people in need
is respectful of older people
is not homophobic or racist
can make plans and carry them out (personally and professionally)
likes the ocean and the country
won't make fun of my accent
is confident but not a pompous jerk about it
somewhat stylish (but not metro or femme)
is okay with getting dirty and working hard
at least my height unless he's 110% okay with dating a taller girl (shorter dudes seem to have issues sometimes)

(Plus all the other obvious stuff...has all his teeth, treats me nice, pays his bills, won't be unfaithful, etc. etc.)

Some are more important than others...not all are absolutes.