Originally posted by: MindStorm
Of course, most people want a gf who's pretty, smart, and emotionally supportive (that's not the same was being smart, as some of you are confusing).
For me, I realize it's the third that's most important. I want a best friend, someone who'll be happy for me when something good happens or hear me whine when things are sucking bad, and someone who understands me. Being smart is a plus, but as long as she's not stupid, I'd be ok. As for looks, looks will fade over time even if she's the hottest thing you've ever seen; and even if she ages very well, the same lust won't be there anyway after 3 years. I'd prefer a decent looking and an average intelligent girl who's there for me all the time versus a girl who excels in one of the other two but is a crappy companion.
The above is only for a long-term relationship or wife; whereas now I'm just looking to date around, give me a hot girl any time.