Hmm. I would prefer my "partner" to be either deaf or hard of hearing, because it's easier to relate to each other through hardships / experiences of being deaf, and the way of Deaf life. She also has to have excellent ASL skills, no SEE or anything, but if she uses PSE..fine by me. I never liked signing English. She has to be slightly sophisticated, knows how to appreciate lots of food cuisines without being too picky.