I'm glad that I could help, even if it is just a smidgeon. I rather like this thread and I'm glad that you posted it, Kevin.
Now, as to your reactions, they are yours and you worded them in such a way that I doubt anyone could take any amout of insult from them.
All of the posts that I have read are insightful in their own right and make you think about the reasons why we look for a life partner and what we want with that life partner.
If anything we are looking for some one to share our lives with, thus, Life Partner. We want that one person who will be there to hold your hand if you need it, and who will let you hold their hand when they need it. We are looking for that person, who fits us and fits who we are without having to change the good and the bad that makes us, us.
Kevin, once more, wonderful thread. I hope that I can continue to read such wonderful threads from you in the future.