I can cook, clean my own house, and do my own laundry. I don't need my woman to do that for me, but if it makes her happy, that's fine too. She should be loyal but not clingy or overly possessive, but playful jealousy is cute, as long as it doesn't get serious (makes me feels wanted). She shouldn't need me, but is devoted anyways. She should be supportive of my dreams and goals, but be able to protect me from my own stupid ideas lol. A good woman would understand why I get mad but wouldn't take any of my bullshit. She has to have a strong enough personality to challenge me, and put me in my place when I'm wrong. I don't want her to agree with everything I say just cause she thinks it's what i wanna hear. She understand my faults and love me for them especially. She doesn't have to be smart, but should at least be witty and fun.
And most of all she has to be truthful. I can forgive a lot of things, but lying and cheating is the line for me. I'm old-school brutal. You cross that line and it's over. That's it.
I think I could grow old with a woman like that...
But you are trying as I am. 