By Anna Aphrodesia

It’s finally here. The Hallmark of all holidays-Valentine’s Day.

Whether you are spending this holiday alone or with your significant other, many of us dream about or strive to be the perfect valentine.

In an ideal world, the roses would arrive right on time, dinner would be nothing short of perfection and the end of the night hook-up would be mind blowing.

But, why do we only strive for these things on Valentine’s Day? Shouldn’t we always try to be the ideal partner?

Here are some qualities that the girls on campus look for in a boyfriend:

He has social skills. This is probably the most crucial trait that any person can have. If you can’t interact with others, you probably won’t get very far in the world of dating-unless of course, you’re really nice to look at.

He is chivalrous. Take note, guys, chivalry is not dead. Opening doors, letting the lady go first and pulling the chair out are a few simple acts that can score you major points.

He has a job. Let’s face it, no one wants to date a deadbeat dude. Having a job not only shows that you’re responsible, but that you are motivated to do something with your life as well.

He pays for dinner. If you have enough social skills to ask a girl out on a date, you should be ready to foot the bill. This is where having a job comes in handy. Side note: On the date, do NOT sit next to your date in the booth. Nothing is more nauseating than someone invading your personal space, especially when you are eating.

He actually calls you, not texts, the day after the date. If there is one thing that I’m sure both parties are tired of, it is playing games. Who even came up with the rule of waiting three days to call? If you had a good time on the date, why wouldn’t you call the next day? But, don’t text message. After all, it takes more effort to text and we all know how guys prefer to keep things simple.

He sends you flowers on Valentine’s Day. More specifically, he gives you roses. There is no acceptable substitution, such as carnations. Even a single rose is better than nothing. Chocolates don’t hurt either.

He is faithful. None of this “together” or “open relationship” crap. A relationship implies monogamy, and the word “open” cancels that out. It’s kind of an oxymoron. You are either interested in someone or you’re not. It’s not that hard to figure out.

He is supportive. We know that you would rather be hanging out with your guys than sitting at our plays, dance competitions and other activities. But, you should be interested in what is important to us. Support us and we’ll reciprocate.

He is a better friend than boyfriend. Relationships are built on trust. There has to be more than hot hook-ups for it to last.

He does not wear girl’s jeans, Uggs, Crocs or man purses. These rules speak for themselves and there are no exceptions.

He is affectionate in public. We are not asking you to jam your tongue down our throats, but it wouldn’t kill you to hold hands or kiss in public.

He does not take more time than us to get ready. There is a problem when your girlfriend is waiting for you to be ready. Also, you should not have more hair and facial products.

He puts your pleasure before his. Every guy can take a lesson from Snoop Dog when he says: “I’m gonna take my time/She gonna get hers before I get mine.”

Of course, this article isn’t all about the guys.

Here is what the guys on campus are looking for in girlfriends:

She has similar interests. Guys don’t need you to know every sports statistic or latest independent band to get signed, but you should have more than your mutual attraction in common.

She is independent. There is nothing more annoying than calling your boyfriend every fifteen minutes when he is out with the guys. Have your own things going on. No one likes a needy girlfriend.

She has a sense of humor. As much as we want guys to think we’re perfect all the time, sometimes it’s the imperfections that they find so much more attractive. You should be able to laugh at yourself.

She laughs at my jokes. Of course, your boyfriend wants you to think he’s funny. But, he also wants you to be honest. Don’t pretend he’s funny if he’s really not.

She likes to play. You don’t have to be extremely athletic, but guys like to see your moves not only in bed but on the field.

She doesn’t always need to wear makeup. Guys hate when their girlfriends rush out of bed to put makeup on or make a big fuss about going out in public without it. If you’re running late, sometimes it’s best to skip the mascara.

She has a figure. Most of the guys on campus consider themselves “ass-men,” all about the booty. That being said, give them a little something to hold on to.

She is willing to try new things (in bed.) Guys are always up for any kind of adventure (pun intended). You should be too.

She has sandwich-making abilities. A few guys on campus thought this was a crucial quality. Just be glad that Martha Stewart is finally back.

She doesn’t wear heels everywhere. Even if you always dress nicely, sometimes heels just aren’t appropriate, i.e. sporting events. No matter how good your heels look, chances are your boyfriend is not looking at your feet.

She’s confident. “Does this make me look fat?” The second least favorite six-word phrase a guy likes to hear. Number one: “I think we need to talk.”