Researchers O’Reilly, Knox, and Zusman analyzed an anonymous confidential survey completed by 197 undergraduates at a large southeastern university.  The Internet Dating Survey of 22-items was designed to assess the  qualities college women want in their prospective marital partners (their soul mate). The data revealed that women (when compared to what men wanted in a partner) were significantly more likely to prefer men who were “considerate,” “dependable,” and “intelligent.”  Hence, these women were moving away from viewing potential partners exclusively in instrumental terms of their ability to provide money for them, as well as subsequent children, and toward viewing men in terms of more “expressive” qualities such as consideration, dependability, and intelligence.  If you are looking for a partner with these (or whatever) qualities, the Internet is a good place to look.  Not only do you have hundreds at keystroke to cull through, you can keep going till one strikes your fancy.  The Rightmate and Marriage rooms at Heartchoice.com is also a good place to read up on what to consider in a lasting partner.