Dating criteria

I'm already married, so I'll put my criteria out there as definite advice for the single guys...

#1: RESPECT

This is really hard to tell, even when you're still in the beginning stages of dating. But deeper into a relationship, it's critically important. It's may sound chauvinistic, but a lot of men's self-worth floats on their ego. And the majority of their ego floats on how the person they spend the most time with sees them. There are many levels to repsect, but you have to make sure that it's maintainable through the thick AND the thin.
Guys, if a woman isn't willing to respect you and be there to help you even if you turn out to be a fuck up, then she's only digging for gold.
Girls, if you aren't willing to maintain what you think of your significant other despite his seemingly worst moments, then don't even bother.

#2: COMMON INTEREST

There's got to be at least one or two things that you guys love to do together, than are consistent hobbies. Not fads. Going to the disco is fine, but you two won't like doing it for the rest of your lives. Make sure your hobbies are in tune. If she thinks your hobbies are stupid, or doesn't want to try them out with you, find somebody who will. And in return, you should be willing to try (and enjoy) some of the things she does. It's a two way street.

#3: RESPONSIBILITY:

Whether it's raising the kids, or help you pay rent, the lady will probably end up living with you doing some kind of task. I personally don't believe women should work unless there's no other choice, but she has to be willing to help you out somehow, someway. If she doesn't work, she should clean up the house, do the laundry, cook dinner. She has to be able to take care of stuff if you break a leg, shit like that. Don't date a lazy girl, one who's out to get a free ride. If she's used to being with people who take care of everything for her, and you're not willing to do that, don't get involved.

#4: ATTRACTIVENESS

I'm going to assume that if you get with somebody, you consider them to be attractive enough for your liking. Of course, there is a natural aging process from there, and pregnancy can be a doozy if not worked off, but I really despise women who think that if they paint their fingernails, get their hair done, and slap on some paint that nobody will notice the other 200 pounds below their neck. If extra weight bothers you (as it does most guys), don't date a girl unless she works out. Girls who don't know how to work out probably won't ever bother to learn how. And once most people settle down, they somehow figure their partner will be okay with them gaining some weight. This of course, goes both ways.

How ya doing, buddy?

Neither the time or the place. That was simply an interjection of my own bias.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Goddamnit, I'll fucking edit it out if you guys don't like it that much.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.