AnotherLoverToo said:

Okay I'll play I would say (honestly):

1. Sex
2. Looks
3. Intelligence
4. Personality
5. Money

Sex is first, coz I'm still a young man in my twenties and really, if the sex is crap the rest of relationship has to suffer to some degree. No doubt when I'm older it will seem less important.

Looks are important too, so don't front! If I'm really not attracted to a woman physically, it is only natural to expect my eye to wander at some point. Also if you are talking about spending a long time with someone, or the rest of your life, you really need to find each other visually appealling.

Intelligence is very important. Genetically, I want my off-spring to be at least as smart as I am, if not better. Why choose to mix with a muddier part of the gene pool? It's all about continuation of the species! Also, any of the times I've dated a genuinely stupid woman were disastrous, there was no communication at all.

Personality - well although I put it in fourth place, it is a deal-breaker at times. You gotta get along, take that as read! What I really dislike is the "doormat" personality - you know, a woman with no personality, no interests, no opinions, no assertiveness etc. Also, if a woman has no sense of humour, forget it.

Money - well I put this last, because I make enough money to live a reasonably comfortable life and support my partner if necessary. Wealth is never a factor when selecting a mate.

1. Personality
2. Intelligence
3. Sex
4. Looks
5. Money

Though 1 & 2 and 3 & 4 are VERY close to each other, almost interchangeable. I don't mean to come off as a snob but intelligence is extremely, extremely important to me, it's difficult to have a conversation with a rock!

I guess sex (drive) is pretty important, but money is not... I've always had more cash than all of my boyfriends. And if I'm attracted to him because of all the other traits, then he will... IS... good-looking (in my eyes, at least - and that's all that matters, right?)

My priorities will probably change as I get older, but this is where they stand right now...

1.Personality
2.Intelligence
3.Looks
4.Sex
5.Money

Personality and intelligence R my priorties from those listed. I get just as turned on by some1 who is humorous and witty and is intelligent at the same time as their looks.

At the same time, I think looks R 2 some extent important becuz U do need some degree of physical attraction 4 a relationship 2 work.

Sex I feel is important in a relationship but its not a neccesity.

Money, pff, who needs money when Uve got love?

1. Personality
2. Sense of Humor
3. Intelligence
4. Compassion/Kindness
5. Sex
[This message was edited Mon Aug 11 8:16:05 PDT 2003 by cborgman]