I've been working a lot on myself lately, and part of that is fixing things that have hindered my past relationships, so that I can be the best partner I can be when I'm ready to commit to my next relationship. I don't know when that might be-- right now, I'd describe myself as more than a little gun shy. Still, I'm dating, so I'd suppose it's in my best interest to figure out what it is that I'm looking for, so I'll have a clear picture when the time comes. Which isn't to say that I'm dating with the intention of having a relationship at this time-- dating's fun, and fine on it's own. That's about where I am right now. 'Fire bad, tree pretty' and all of that. I'm not looking for a commitment at this time. Still. This isn't so much as a list of things that I'm looking for in an ideal partner, so much as a list of my expectations-- this is the standard of person that I deserve, and I will settle for no less.

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