As childish as this may seems, I have no idea how to answer this question for myself. I also don't get what it means. Before you assume I'm a depressed emo guy with long hair covering my face, hear me out.

When someone says, "What do you want out of a relationship?"

I answer, "An attractive, easy-going, smart, honest, fun, girl who has goals in life and a great personality...etc."

Doesn't everyone answer that? Of course they do, so why do people ask themselves (or others) this question? Nobody wants a relationship full of the opposite of course...

Not me. I want a screaming harpy who will steal the food out of my mouth and torment me relentlessly until I die.

Send the dirty sluts my way please.

And the clean ones my way.

I should introduce you to my ex...........

I think I know her twin very well.

You say you don't know how to answer that question, then you went on to answer that question in the same post. What part are you confused about?

Right now I want someone who will cook for me. I'm starving. And lazy apparently.

Sandwiches are always good.

Is there more meaning to that question? I'm saying that the answer will always be the same if you were to ask this to anyone. Its like asking someone if they wanted a million dollars, they would take it of course, so there is no point in asking you know? I've had a few people ask me what I want in a relationship and it seems like I should give it more detail.

Don't mind me, lol. I didn't sleep last night and I'm at work. All nighters make me tired a bit.

They want to get an idea if you are the marrying type or if you are just looking for a booty call.

Obviously, everyone is different. So, I would say the answer would depend on who is being asked.

Seems to me the above question followed by your perfectly logical answer would lead to your next logical question...

What are her goals in life and do they match with mine?

We all may be looking for the same basic thing, but we each have a favorite flavor. Find yours and if you're hers, it should work, in theory. But please take into consideration the source of this knowledge...I'm dateless for damn near my entire adult life.

Good luck in your search.

I just want a chick with a bass boat......

Booty call, of course not, lol. I do want to have a long-term relationship, though its tough to see how people are out there. I've had 2 dates last year, but yeah.

Thanks everyone!

I think it's weaksauce indeed to dismiss the harpy lady. She is probably a very nice lady! Wonder if she likes metal... hmm

What would you like me to cook for you?

really? this is so damn simple. do you want a casual thing, do you want the person you're seeing to be exclusive with you, what is your sexual drive/needs, do you want to eventually get married, are you not trying to ever get married, do you want kids, have kids, not ever want children? Are you advancing in your career with the possibility of relocating often or are you pretty satisfied living where you are. etc. that is what a person is asking when they ask what you want out of the relationship, basically, where are we going with this? Are we just ****ing or are we 'together' know what i'm sayin?

I'm half Italian. I love to cook. What would you like to order?

No. For me that answer is too subjective.

My answer seems to be a woman who I 'share an emotional, mental, an physical attraction' with. I really don't know what that is like yet. If you don't share that with your partner, than the items you mentioned flip to the opposite pretty quick.