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[–] dan1101@lemm.ee 75 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] Kindnessworks@lemmy.ml 8 points 2 years ago

I agree ; -)

[–] jeena@jemmy.jeena.net 69 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] WackyTabbacy42069@reddthat.com 19 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I so feel this. Whenever someone has a smart niche, whether it's just reading a lot or being skilled at something like maths, they become sooo much more attractive to me

[–] kambusha@feddit.ch 67 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] otter@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 years ago

Yep, even if someone doesn't know something it's perfect if they're open to learning more :)

They don't have to be interested in every topic, it's the openness that goes a long way

[–] Lettuceeatlettuce@lemmy.ml 59 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Passion for something. Itβ€²s such a turnoff when you are talking to somebody and they aren't interested in anything.

Current events? Meh. Books? Meh. Films/Shows? Meh.

I don't care if it's stamp collecting or chewing gum flavors or the history of wallpaper design, just be passionate or interested in something. At least we can converse for while on that topic.

[–] xilliah@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago

It's from China. Wallpaper I mean.

Yes I looked it up. Your joke made me cry.

[–] pornhubfan@sh.itjust.works 44 points 2 years ago (2 children)
[–] overzeetop@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

I married my wife because she was the first person to teach me to laugh at myself.

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[–] argv_minus_one@beehaw.org 36 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Authorship of open-source GPU drivers.

[–] somegeek@programming.dev 5 points 2 years ago

Ah. The dream wife of all geeks

[–] vd1n@sh.itjust.works 35 points 2 years ago (1 children)

General open-mindedness/respect/mindfullness.

[–] STUPIDVIPGUY@sopuli.xyz 5 points 2 years ago

Yes mindfulness. Self awareness.

[–] wesker@lemmy.sdf.org 34 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] Quatity_Control@lemm.ee 31 points 2 years ago
[–] SharkEatingBreakfast@sh.itjust.works 24 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Having an interest in sharing something with you without making you feel stupid about it.

Went to about art museum with a guy, and he was super excited to tell me about certain pieces and artists and their history. He was very kind when I asked questions about things that were probably very obvious to a more studious person.

Was on his arm by the end of the date. Absolutely smitten!

[–] thorbot@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Is his other arm available?

We broke up eventually and haven't talked in years, unfortunately. So... maybe!

[–] alex@jlai.lu 22 points 2 years ago

Can make smart and educated jokes. Will laugh at fart jokes.

[–] WiildFiire@lemmy.world 21 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Empathy and I can't find a single word to describe it but being able to understand and recognize other sides of opinions or arguments/debates, respectfully of course

[–] Zippy@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

What your opinion of the Republic party and those that support it?

[–] DeltaTangoLima@reddrefuge.com 16 points 2 years ago

Someone who doesn't impose their will, beliefs, or anything else on another person.

My ex wife worked very hard at changing me, until I barely recognised who I was. My now wife let me be myself again, and I will forever lover her for that.

[–] xilliah@beehaw.org 11 points 2 years ago
[–] HappyMeatbag@beehaw.org 10 points 2 years ago

A good sense of humor.

[–] trufax@beehaw.org 10 points 2 years ago

Surprised good sense of humor or wit aren’t on here yet. Playfully sparring with someone or laughing until it hurts when you hang around a person are a turn on.

[–] lorez@lemm.ee 8 points 2 years ago

Wit for men. There's nothing sexier than making a woman laugh. Sheer intelligence for women. Once I had an erection listening to my ex gf reasoning.

[–] Surp@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago

Being nice and kind to everyone most of the time. Being positive.

[–] Lemjukes@lemm.ee 8 points 2 years ago

The most attractive quality a person can have is being into me.

Doesn't beat me or slap my nuts with a spatula

[–] const_void@lemmy.ml 6 points 2 years ago

Independence

[–] Thorny_Thicket@sopuli.xyz 6 points 2 years ago

I like people who demonstrate the capability to think independently and come up with original ideas. The opposite of this are people with whom I only need to hear your stance on few subjects after which I know what you think about everything else too. If you agree with your friends about most things you're probably not very interesting person. Same applies if you disagree about most things too.

[–] Dubious_Fart@lemmy.ml 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

A good personality.

Its the single most important characteristic someone needs to have.

I like to imagine the people downvoting this are vapid, miserable assholes who are angry because every relationship they've ever had has failed, in flames, because their now ex partners told them they have awful personalities.

[–] akulium@feddit.de 9 points 2 years ago (3 children)

good personality

uses most of the words in the comment to wish everyone who downvotes a terrible and miserable life

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[–] SethranKada@lemmy.ca 5 points 2 years ago

Intelligence, and a shared interest. It's almost impossible for me to care about someone who doesn't even know how to use their own devices.

[–] geoma@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

The way of using their voice

[–] DerKriegs@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 years ago

Ah yes, I too value the mastery of the Thu'um in my partner.

[–] queermunist@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] NENathaniel@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 years ago

Def curisity and a desire to learn/improve in basically any way.

[–] Imgonnatrythis@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] Chef_Boyargee@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Uh, you misspelled Moxie. Only the best soda by a mile.

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