1. Date someone that urges you to tell your friends that he says hello whenever you get a text from one of them.
2. Date someone that will sit through a movie with you that he’s already seen, so he can watch your reactions to it all.
3. Date someone that will find a fancy spot to take you on a date, because he knows you want to show off the new dress you just bought.
4. Date someone that will Tweet about your accomplishments when you’re too modest to do so yourself.
5. Date someone that snaps pictures of you, even when you feel like a mess, because he thinks you look absolutely beautiful.
6. Date someone that slows down with his drinking when you speed up, so he can stay sober and take care of you.
7. Date someone that blasts the radio when your favorite song comes on, even if it’s one he can’t stand.
8. Date someone that looks at you the same way your dog does when you first step through the door.
9. Date someone that kisses you on the forehead as often as he kisses you on the lips.
10. Date someone that will pull you closer when you’ve had a bad dream and will stay awake with you until you’ve calmed down.
11. Date someone that will DVR some silly talk show without being asked, because your favorite celebrity was being interviewed on it.
12. Date someone that only drives with one hand on the wheel, because he’s busy holding your hand with the other.
13. Date someone that will come up with a believable excuse to leave a party when he realizes that you want to go home.
14. Date someone that won’t be able to fall asleep until they get a text saying you got home safe.
15. Date someone that will touch your butt in public when no one else is looking.
16. Date someone that will tell his family about you long before you meet them, so they know who you are the second they see you.
17. Date someone that always apologizes after arguments, because he hates being the reason behind your tears.
18. Date someone that stops walking to pet any dog he sees on the street, because he loves animals as much as you do.
19. Date someone that will drive you to the tattoo parlor, so he can hold your hand while you get the work done.
20. Date someone that will order an extra large container of fries, because he knows you’re going to end up stealing some.
21. Date someone that will spend money at the cinema, even though you want to see a kid’s movie that will be out on DVD soon.
22. Date someone that knows how to prepare a homemade meal and knows the number for the closest Chinese restaurant.
23. Date someone that will call you by a ridiculous nickname that makes you laugh every time you hear it.
24. Date someone that loves the feel of your skin, even if you didn’t get the chance to shave that day.
25. Date someone that doesn’t snap at you when you give him an attitude, because he knows you had a rough day and didn’t mean it.
26. Date someone that can tell you’re crying by the hitch in your voice, even if you’re facing away from him.
27. Date someone that is willing to give up his extra pillow or blanket so that you’re more comfortable.
28. Date someone that steers the conversation in a new direction when someone asks you a question that he knows you’re uncomfortable with.
29. Date someone that chooses to go grocery shopping with you, even though you could’ve gone on your own.
30. Date someone that passionately kisses you as soon as you see him, whether you were out for an hour or haven’t seen him for days.
By Holly Riordan for ThoughCatalog