C2

Alright, here's my two cents on this

• passion for life - as a writer, if this ISN'T present in some way, i tend to get bored, and a bit leery. I mean I don't mean sex or anything like that, but a range of emotions would be nice... like you know.. the typical Anger, Sadness, Thrill of life, etc etc. For example, one of my greatest crushes, who is still managing to hold on, is full of passion. He's always my greatest muse because everything hits him like a current, he's vulernable, yet stable at the same time. He needs reassurance, but never fails to provide it just as equally. He is the embodiment of passion, and that is the best thing about him ever!
  
• intelligence - I NEED this. As a debater and again, a writer, i need something i can talk about with the person, if we can't have an intelligent (not genius) discussion on something, then it's not worth talking about anyway. I want someone who won't get huffy just because they don't really understand it, i want someone who'll ask for an explanation, think about it and THEN respond. That's the dream intellect... Average would be good, i can deal with a lower intellect if they have the other aspects in surplus...
  
• mutual respect - this too is super important, i don't want a yes man, i want someone who's going to think about it, tell me what they think and give me the truth. If they really respect me, they can tell me what's on their mind, etc. I don't need to know every single aspect of life, but the stuff that pertains to me, or my friends, or simply something that affects his mood, is something we should be able to talk about. At least i think so.
  
• honesty - this, is definately key, if this isn't present, It's not going to work. I would break it off in a heart beat. This is the very foundation of a good relationship. Romantic, or otherwise.
  
• creativity - Can the person make me laugh? If they're dull like no tomorrow then i can't even stand the idea of talking to them. I don't need a literary genius, i need someone who's funny and can make me smile with stupid jokes, mock stories, or just random thoughts. what's life worth living for if you can't find something to make you smile?
  
• individuality - I agree, no rebel needed, just someone who doesn't act and look like they were pressed from some sort of mold for society. If they're just parroting exactly what they're told and doing exactly what everyone wants them to do, they're boring, They're dull... and who'd want to even be near them? seriously... BOREDOM.