I am a low-maintenance, down-to-earth woman. Have 2 main criteria. First that I matter to you and you convey it. Second, no drama. I hate head games and have no time for jealousy.
I prefer back yard BBQ's to a fancy restaurant, watching a movie curled up on the couch to an opera, and get pleasure from making others happy. I need someone who is flexible and considerate, as I have a demanding job and a teenage son.
My ideal man will know how to be romantic without spending a dime, because if he can, then it shows it is from the heart. I need someone that believes a relationship is a partnership, can listen to different points of view, and is patient. I don't argue or throw things when angry. I will walk away until the situation calms, then talk rationally.
I tend to go through life with a smile on my face, no matter what is falling apart around me. I have a very good game face, but no need to doubt that my feelings run deep. Every once in a while, I just need a good cry. It is my stress relief. My ideal man will understand this and just lay there and hold me while I do it.