Responsibility

• When a person is responsible, it shows she has a high level of maturity. Someone who can hold down a job, keep the bills paid and fulfill any other social and personal obligations is someone who has great potential as a future mate. It takes a large amount of responsibility to maintain a relationship, which is why being responsible is such a desirable quality when looking for someone to spend your life with.
  
  

Communication

• Look for a mate who's open and has no problem communicating with you. Without communication, relationships can fall apart because neither person feels important enough. If a couple don't communicate, problems may fester and explode later. It's always important to be able to communicate about feelings, opinions and thoughts about life.
  
  

Compatibility

• Compatibility doesn't mean being exactly like your mate but being similar in ways that are essential for a healthy relationship. It's important to share the same core values and lifestyles so the two of you can feel unity and balance in the relationship.
  
  

Faithfulness

• Without faithfulness, there is no relationship. A potential mate makes you feel secure in the relationship, not worried that you will be disrespected at any moment. You need a person who can help build a solid foundation in your relationship together, one who will always remain faithful to you.
  
  

Strength

• Strength in this case isn't referring to physical strength but emotional strength and stability. It's important to find a mate who will be your rock and support system during difficult times that may arise. Strength shows a person can stand up for what is important to him, and he can be counted on to support you.
  
  

Commitment

• When looking for a future mate, find a person who isn't afraid of commitment. A potential mate is someone who's willing to commit herself to you during the blessings and challenges you two may face throughout your lives together. You must be just as committed to your mate if you want her to be committed to you.
  
  

Trustworthiness

• Trustworthiness is a very important quality in all areas of life -- but especially in a relationship. Being able to trust a person allows you to feel secure and happy in your relationship. Also, knowing you can fully trust your mate and that your mate can fully trust you permits each person to respect the other -- and respect is essential in a relationship.