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- Guys who play piano.
- Guys who know computers.
- Women who have a great sense of humor.
- Women who are slightly boisterous. Not obnoxious - but definitely not meek and mild. Oh, and they still must retain their femininity.
- Men who call me 'baby.'

Edit - my title needs to be adjusted I think. I mean, 'not physical traits.' meh!

Xerxys

Security, strength and Authority.

Mostly these are things that if you have one, you have all three. And women who posses them cream my pants instantly ... My female supervisors, for example, wonder why I get along so well with them.

Idyllic

Intelligence, Honesty, Confidence, Maturity with just a touch of recklessness, and Power.

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you can tell them all you want but it won't matter until they think it does

p.s. I contradict my contradictions, with or without intention, sometimes.

Plan9

Someone who knows how to properly fill out the knowledge, skills, abilities section of a federal employment application.

The ability to tie knots and properly burn the ends of 550 cord. It cannot be stressed enough how important this is.

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Whatever you can carry.

"You should not drink... and bake."

Bill O'Rights

An adventurous nature. And I don't mean just in the sack. Although, that is a definate added plus.

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"I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do because I notice it always coincides with their own desires." - Susan B. Anthony

"Hedonism with rules isn't hedonism at all, it's the Republican party." - JumpinJesus

It is indisputable that true beauty lies within...but a nice rack sure doesn't hurt.

Idyllic

Oh Yeah, A Man in Uniform (or out, with the uniform nicely hung) with superior KSAs, Dude, super sexy...........

Handcuffs work if knots don't, I know, not what you were talking about. But I am.

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you can tell them all you want but it won't matter until they think it does

p.s. I contradict my contradictions, with or without intention, sometimes.

MSD

-Intelligence and enjoyment of learning
-An open but scientific mind
-A sense of adventure and willingness to try almost anything new
-Being patient instead of rolling her eyes when I say "wait a minute" and grab my camera while out and about
-Enjoying life instead of taking it so seriously

-Bonus: responds to "I bought a new camera lens" by smiling and striking a pose instead of dropping her jaw at the price. Or at least isn't dismissive of my hobbies.
I know someone from another forums who thought this. That was about five years ago and she almost has full range of motion and feeling back in her thumb from when the metal cuffs damaged a nerve in her wrist. For safety's sake, at least use the fuzzy ones if you don't have proper rope.

Plus, there are knot-tying and bondage guides online, and it's a good idea to have at least one or two rolls of 100' of 550 cord around the house and one in the car anyway, so there's not excuse for metal cuffs.

Lindy

Balance.
Intelligence balanced with practicality.
Confidence balanced with humility.
Honesty balanced with good judgement.
Nerdiness balanced with good social skills.
Maturity balanced with a touch of playfulness.
Spirituality balanced with skepticism.
Adulthood

Lindy

It would be nice to have the man nicely hung as well, but I guess that would be a physical trait.

dlish

a woman who can drive a manual car

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An injustice anywhere, is an injustice everywhere

I always sign my facebook comments with ()()===========(}. Does that make me gay?
- Filthy

Cynthetiq

non-stupidity.

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I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not.

Idyllic

If she ain't good with the stick she shouldn't be driving at all. dlish, she can't just drive it, she's got to be able to shift without grinding, behind the wheel anyway, and no stalling either.

It hurts me to see a woman who can't drive a manual by 18, the feeling of power and control when you shift a car, the stick in your hand and the sense of acceleration as you work you feet and hands together..... makes me miss that old fiat convertible I had in high school, what a sexy, fun, pain in the fix it again tony ass. Awwwww..... now I want a manual and a little youth back to go with it. Sexy Sexy.

Thought of another sexy attribute, though physically visual, it's mentally stunning, as Cake would say "Short Skirt and a Long Jacket" Hot Hot Hot, that little lesbian girl I keep locked up in my pocket comes screaming to the surface when I see a beautiful woman in a short skirt with a med or lab coat on and high heels, make me quiver.

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you can tell them all you want but it won't matter until they think it does

p.s. I contradict my contradictions, with or without intention, sometimes.

Wes Mantooth

Musicians...any women that can pound out some Monk on the piano or wail away on a harmonica will melt my socks to my feet. God only knows how I made it through college as a music major when I'm drooling all over myself watching the hot brunette across the room blow out Alabama on a sax.

Others:
Self confidence, independence and proper maturity (don't fake it and for god sakes just because you're an adult doesn't mean you can't have fun)

A large capacity for alcohol is pretty hot. As a side note being able to tell the difference between Tennessee whiskey and Kentucky bourbon gets my heart pounding.

Being able to field dress a freshly killed moose.

Intelligence and street smarts, naivety is such a turn off.

Laid back and being able to roll with the flow.

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Punk.of.Ages

Confidence is all I need. If she views herself as valuable, she becomes very valuable to me.

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"The fact is that censorship always defeats its own purpose, for it creates, in the end, the kind of society that is incapable of exercising real discretion..." - Henry Steel Commager

"Punk rock music is great music played by really bad, drunk musicians." -Fat Mike

CinnamonGirl

Musicians, definitely, especially guitarists.

People who make me laugh, and aren't afraid to have fun. No stuffed shirts need apply, thanks.

mmmm....geeks. There are different sub-cultures of geekdom, it's true, but if I can talk books with you, and you get my Monty Python references, and you think it's awesome that I dress up for Renn Fest...oh, yeah. I'm melting.

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"...for though she was ordinary, she possessed health, wit, courage, charm, and cheerfulness. But because she was not beautiful, no one ever seemed to notice these other qualities, which is so often the way of the world."


"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"

Ourcrazymodern?

Patience & a sense of humor.

Respectful compatriotism.

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BE JUST AND FEAR NOT

inBOIL

The ability to deliver a sarcastic comment at the right time and with the right amount of subtlety.

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And you believe Bush and the liberals and divorced parents and gays and blacks and the Christian right and fossil fuels and Xbox are all to blame, meanwhile you yourselves create an ad where your kid hits you in the head with a baseball and you don't understand the message that the problem is you.

Lindy

Sarah, Sarah, sitting in her Camry Coupe
All day long she sits and shifts
All day long she shifts and sits
Sarah, Sarah, sitting in her Camry Coupe

She sits and shifts and shifts and sits and sits and shifts and shifts and sits...
Sarah, Sarah, sitting in her Camry Coupe

(best read aloud and fast --especially line five)

Lindy

dlish

and a woman who can write poetry


and a woman that has the ability to make anything sound sexual ..even cars !

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An injustice anywhere, is an injustice everywhere

I always sign my facebook comments with ()()===========(}. Does that make me gay?
- Filthy

levite

First off, intelligence: I need a woman who is at least as smart as I am, if not smarter. My relationships involve an enormous amount of scholarly discussion and witty repartee, and if a girl's not a challenge for me in those areas...no way.

Sense of humor. My girl's gotta have an eye for the quirky, and slightly askew worldview, a love of puns and wordplays and (as mentioned) witty repartee, and an earthy pleasure in dirty jokes and sexual humor.

Creativity. Artists, scholars, writers, actors, musicians, dancers, and clergy: these are the girls I like. Type-A hardcores, scientists and lawyers and architects and shit: no thank you-- I'm sure you're awesome, I'm sure you're hot. We wouldn't last a day.

Confidence (self- and otherwise). If you're too scared to be you, if you're too scared to take risks, if you're too scared to be seen and heard...you're out of here.

Priorities. You say you're hot to get rich no matter what it takes, you don't believe in God, you like fashion and society, and you don't really like reading? Wrong you: send me your mirror-universe self.

Libido/Experience. Don't just "let me" fuck you. Be hot to fuck me. Be hot for fucking, period. And know what you're doing. I'm not playing AA ball here: this team is strictly Cooperstown.

There are some other things, but those are the top of the list....

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Dull sublunary lovers love,
Whose soul is sense, cannot admit
Absence, because it doth remove
That thing which elemented it.

(From "A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning" by John Donne)

passthru

Not fulfilling female stereotypes.

edit: Oh, testicles, I totally forgot: being okay with immature humor. That's hard to find.

FelixP

I like two totally different kinds of women, and I seem to alternate between which type I seek:
I guess I've always responded well to the strong, spunky kind. Not belligerent, but nothing is worse than a weak female. She has to be thoughtful and intelligent, with a compassionate side. Open minded is preferred, but she has to have her priorities lined up. Indepenent. I'm not really into overly feminine females.

And then there's the crazy bitch. Daddy issues are nice, but just straight crazy, with a touch of drama, just to keep things interesting.

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Free will lies not in the ability to craft your own fate, but in not knowing what your fate is. --Me

"I have just returned from visting the Marines at the front, and there is not a finer fighting organization in the world." --Douglas MacArthur

Grasshopper Green

I'm married and no longer looking, so these characteristics are what I look for in friends.

- Sense of humor - I like to laugh. I have a decent sense of humor, so I'll try to reciprocate.
- Intelligence and curiosity - You don't have to be Einstein, but for the love of God, have something to talk about besides celebrities, church, or sports.
- Not materialistic - I don't give a shit about your stuff.
- Narcissisism, arrogance, and general assholishness - Don't talk to me, please.
- Open-mindedness - I don't care if we agree on things. In fact, I enjoy conversations about opposing points of view, but please be respectful and listen to my opinions. I'll do the same for you.

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"They say that patriotism is the last refuge to which a scoundrel clings; steal a little and they throw you in jail, steal a lot and they make you king"

Formerly Medusa

Redjake

Confidence in women in a business setting, particularly young women, is a major turn on.

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Off the record, on the q.t., and very hush-hush.

Charlatan

Great taste in music.
A sense of humour and an ability give and take witty repartee.
A certain level of geekiness.
Sanity (nothing is more of a turn off than dealing with crazy people)

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"My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars."
- Old Man Luedecke

Ourcrazymodern?

& all this time I've been thinking you rugged.

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BE JUST AND FEAR NOT

Zeraph

Humility and wisdom.

little_tippler

Someone I can have intelligent, witty conversation with. That is a huge turn on.

Someone who will dance with me. Maybe even sing hah.

Playing a musical instrument.

A guy who can easily go from goofing around to showing sincerity and interest.

Someone generally creative that likes to try new things.

Someone who enjoys the outdoors and outdoor activities but is also just as happy staying home relaxing.

Believes in his own abilities and doesn't rely on religion for his strength or peace.

Speaks more than one language well.

Doesn't smoke or take drugs apart from the odd drink.

Someone who can cook really well.

A guy who doesn't freak out if I freak out

Someone with humility but that is also feisty.

Someone who doesn't have unrealistic expectations of what life should be like and instead just enjoys life as it develops.

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Whether we write or speak or do but look
We are ever unapparent. What we are
Cannot be transfused into word or book.
Our soul from us is infinitely far.
However much we give our thoughts the will
To be our soul and gesture it abroad,
Our hearts are incommunicable still.
In what we show ourselves we are ignored.
The abyss from soul to soul cannot be bridged
By any skill of thought or trick of seeming.
Unto our very selves we are abridged
When we would utter to our thought our being.
We are our dreams of ourselves, souls by gleams,
And each to each other dreams of others' dreams.

Fernando Pessoa, 1918