Do I know what I want?!?

Why is it that some men seem to think that women just want what they see in the movies. Is it possible that maybe we have our own minds, and our own opinions on love. I just recently had this conversation with a friend of mine about relationships. He asked me what is it that I want/need from man... I closed my eyes took a deep breath and just started typing from my heart...

I just wanted to get this quick thought off my chest, not knowing if anyone else feels like me. I feel like from the moment I discovered what romantic love is, its been the bane of my existence and my reason for being at the same time... (My life is an oxymoron)


These are the things I desire:

• I want a guy who listens to me...even when i repeat myself, a guy who no matter how irrational or stupid im being is still there and has patience with me
• a guy who is a protector... at the end of the day when the world is falling around me he is my safe house... I want someone who is my best friend.... all my inhibitions are gone when we are together and I am me 110%
• I would like to find a guy who feels the same about me... we share the same views but can respect difference of opinions... he doesnt judge me he doesnt try to rule over me he loves me even when i cant seem to love myself
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