text: When I was a young woman, although it did matter to me that a potential be pleasant looking, the most important thing was that he be good company, be reliable, and be willing AND able to provide a nest for our future children.  Now that I am older, and my children nearly grown and gone, the good company factor is more important than it was, and knowing that I can count on my mate to care for me no matter what has become more important.  Kindness and good moral character is as important now as it ever was:  I want a man I can trust, who will keep his word.  And of course he has to know me well, and love me anyway!  lol