Anonymous wrote:Uh, how old are you, OP? If you're not yet married and/or very young, you might also want to add what I think is the most important trait to a good husband and father--kindness.

Absolutely. Kindness/empathy is a huge part of the package. Add education and discipline and you are pretty much set.

Someone who is thrilled to spend time with me. Someone who is kind and cares for other people.

Someone who can plan for today and the future.

Anonymous wrote:Ideal would be DH without the smelly feet.

My DH has smelly feet too, and I actually like that. It can get pretty playful when I start teasing him about his smelly feet.

The stability and friendship of my husband with the height, emotional connection and adventurousness of the one who it never happened with but we both wish it had.

I have never liked visible muscle on a man. I do not like men who take too much care of themselves, like metrosexuals and all the other men who have to make sure that their suits match their tie and socks and who wear ridiculously expensive shoes.
I like men with big fore heads and narrowing lower faces. e.g. Obama, Jason Statham. Yummy! And Jason Statham is my exception to my hatred for muscles. He is yummy to the core!

I like my men lean and tall. The taller the better. Hot!! When I was young and foolish, I once dated this guy only because he was 6' 5". Boy, was that a disaster of a relationship. lol

I like bald or balding men. I am not sure why but I seem to be the only woman who does. My friends do not understand this one.

I am repulsed by Type A men. I am may be wrong, but every single one I know seems to be hiding many insecurities.

I like a man who can be goofy, shy and intense at different times.

My husband meets all of my criteria, except he is not very lean these days. He could lose a about 15 pounds and be perfect. But it does not bother me. He is still sexy as eff!

There has to be chemistry and a really good package. Loves to go down on me.
Makes enough money to support the family so even though I work, I can still focus on family with a flexible job. Seems really hard to have two FT parents.
Good laugh. Compatible sense of humor.
In shape. He doesn't have to be all muscular, but he should care about his body.
Warm.

David Beckham without his voice and I'm good for life. He doesn't have to work as long as he keeps playing futbol.

Anonymous wrote:This is for both men and women. Includes not just physical characteristics, but mostly PERSONALITY.

I'll start:

Muscular, very socially skilled and able to handle himself in any social situation, outgoing/good conversationalist, intelligent/intellectual, politically conservative but feminist, likes nice restaurants and nice things, never angry or mean, comes from a good family background, good manners, creative or allows me to be creative and appreciates it, and beautiful face. Preferably dark hair and blue eyes, pale skin.

Racist.

Don't know why you're getting all this hate, OP, but I'll play. I think it's fun.

Tall (6'2 +), funny- I need a guy who can make me laugh. A little nerdy, but not socially awkward. Would love him to have some Irish background, as I have roots there. A good cook, helps around the house. Not entitled or expecting me to do all the work. Handsome.

Uh, how old are you, OP? If you're not yet married and/or very young, you might also want to add what I think is the most important trait to a good husband and father--kindness.

Hate is a strong word but this thread definitely inspired my WTF face.

Sounds like OP wants Edward from Twilight.

I just want Idris Elba.

Oh god OP, I think I hate you already.

Ideal would be DH without the smelly feet.

This is for both men and women. Includes not just physical characteristics, but mostly PERSONALITY.

I'll start:

Muscular, very socially skilled and able to handle himself in any social situation, outgoing/good conversationalist, intelligent/intellectual, politically conservative but feminist, likes nice restaurants and nice things, never angry or mean, comes from a good family background, good manners, creative or allows me to be creative and appreciates it, and beautiful face. Preferably dark hair and blue eyes, pale skin.