Preferable characteristics (not in order of importance):  

*  at least 5'8", but tall is great

*  living a healthy lifestyle including regular exercise, good nutrition, no smoking, no excessive alcohol consumption, enough sleep, & of course no illegal drug use

*  aged at least 34 up to (a very well maintained) 50 or so, willing to have grey hair professionally coloured

*  already a father, or naturally unselfish, & won't be devastated if we find we can't have a child of our own

*  not ugly, preferably better looking than plain, eg reasonably good looking to stunningly gorgeous, good teeth, large biceps & 6 pack abs a bonus

*  clean, showers at least daily, wears anti perspirant deodorant, smells good, well groomed, appropriately dressed, short clean nails, no sideburns, no shoulder nor back hair

*  doesn't have small feet for a man, & every other part is man sized at least, deep voice a bonus.

*  has good manners, a kind heart, & respects himself, me, & all others

*  is interested in what I have to say, respects my opinions, supports and encourages me in my endeavours, is faithful

*  intelligent, well informed, interesting, actually reads books often (or willing to), develops talents (musical a bonus, especially if you can sing)

*  knows how to make & fix things in & around the home, or determination to learn

*  is capable of being independent, ie can cook healthy meals, do laundry, tidy, organise, & clean as/if necessary

*  either with a proven track record of earning well, living below means, saving & investing, or with the capability, willingness & determination to do so in the near future

*  either won't notice that my body has seen better days, or will accept it as just part of me & my overall charm, loves the essential me whether I'm fat, thin, or in between

*  Believes in God, prays, wants, aims to make the world a better place in a practical way, preferably Christian or at least brought up with Christian ideals (eg kindness, honesty, integrity)

*  a sense of humour, quick witted, good with words a bonus

*  manly, capable, strong, responsible, protective, yet kind, & gentle at appropriate times, never violent

*  generally happy, pleasant company, fun to have around, affectionate

 *  Loves me very much!  (enough to keep us both happy, & tide us over whatever life brings us)