Great answer. My best experiences have been with people who are similar to me - down to earth with a fun sense of playfulness/humor and outgoing in the social sense; especially since I specialize in dinner and activity dates. Definitely the key characteristics I seek. And yes being able to communicate with another intelligent sentient being is always a turn on
Speaking of ego, two words: mutual respect.
Originally Posted by Zabrina Sarafina
I agree -
totally - that mutual respect is a
sine qua non to any fulfilling relationship. However, in this world, the demimonde, we know that time and companionship can be bought, but respect, to use the cliche, has to be earned. The question is how quickly can two people (but not a couple) develop respect for each other.
Like some of the other males who have responded, sexual satisfaction with an attractive woman is my primary goal, but the need for a personal connection is always present. The fact that I may like and respect a lady adds greatly to overall experience, but this is a happy bonus.
In the realm of short term romance in order to get good sex and a positive emotional response a guy has to work fast. A new swain has about five minutes to establish three things: (1) he's clean and healthy, (2) he's respectful and will follow the rules, and (3) he's fun. Once he passes this litmus test he's good to go. And if he knows the basics of sexual congress, and sees quality provider, the sex will usually be satisfying, and often, very, very satisfying.
Yet no matter how hot, sweet, fervent, and gut-busting good an initial sex encounter can be, there is rarely (probably never) any true intimacy. And here is where things become dicey. Can you have a form of deep sexual intimacy that avoids the emotional attachments that come with personal intimacy? Does intimacy require a true emotional connection or can it just be that the sex is free of limitations and emotional restrictions and it therefore is more fulfilling?
Of course, this intimacy is different from the enjoyment of a person’s company, which is in turn short of emotional intimacy.
See, all of this is so very, very complicated, but I think you know that.