a note compatibility, don't over think it. i just got engaged after 6 awesome years of dating a guy who at first i never even considered because he didn't fit my criteria. after getting to know eachother all that stuff went out the window. he is pretty far off from most of the qualities i looked for in a guy, but i still consider him the perfect boyfriend (errr fiance still getting used to that.)
her's my original criteria, checkmarks indicate what qualites my fiance has-
(x) tall
light skin/hair/eyes
(x) handsome
(x) fit
skis
likes football
(x) smokes ganj
drinks but not daily
doesn't smoked cigs
(x) doesn't partake in hard drugs
is into going to shoes and listening to jambands
(x) can do all essential man jobs (mechanics, plumbing, carpentry)
no facial hair
doesn't play video games
saver not a spender
cares about his local community/volunteers or contributes
(x) no manscaping
(x) no hair products
no jewelry (for now!)
(x) has a good career
doesn't drive a loud car
(x) leans left politically
isn't a mama's boy
non-religious
(x) eats meat
is interested in homesteading or starting a farm
doesn't want children or marriage