Wow. That's a lot of questions! Characteristics; Respect,dependability & consideration. Would not put up with; verbal & physical abuse, lieing, slothfulness, "laziness" and unfaithfulness. Two things I have learned is that if your mate knowingly does something that would hurt you emotionally, trying to even the score will only damage you more. Two wrongs really don't make a right. The other is to find a mate that is very much like you are. They say opposites attract and I guess that is true but it doesn't mean that they will be able to have a long and lasting relationship. I'm saying this based solely on my own experiences.
