Disclaimer: I am not qualified to give advice on relationships.

You know, in the mating cycle where the only way we seem to able to know if someone is going to be suited to us, is through our visual senses, and gut feelings, it is comforting for me to have a couple of personal filters that seem to stand the test of time.

Filters that I use not only for selecting a mate but, friend or business partner. Having such simple filters seem to make me feel more relaxed, knowing that I am not missing out on anything at this point if I am still single and gives me the patience to wait.

What filters do I use? Simple.

• I look for anyone that believes that anger is understandable but not acceptable.
• Someone that has an understanding that an agreement is only as good as the available information, for now.