Balance

That is what I desire. I want to meet someone who does not just play one role in my life, such as that of the comforter, the comedian, etc. I want to meet someone who I can trust enough to rely on and who is open enough to rely on me. Too often, especially in this sense, there is only one or the other. I cannot support an entire person, nor do I feel comfortable relying on someone else completely. In addition, I want someone who not only challenges me to think differently, but is also willing to learn from me. Too often, I meet people who are either too strong-willed or too flexible with their ideals. I want a backbone, not a steel rod. I want a pliable mind, not a complete sponge.

Maybe what I'm saying is ridiculous, some silly romantic idea. Most would call what I describe a "soul mate." I wouldn't go there. I would say that there are just an incredibly small number of people one meets in life who balance perfectly (or near perfectly) with ones' own dispositions.

I'm tired of primary colors.
I want orange and purple and green.
I want to mix things up a bit.