I think you being honest with yourself is key.
I’m a 41 year old male, these are some of my must haves. Everyone has the must haves and must have nots.
Some of my key things I want are:
the connection and feeling that someone out there wants and needs you.
someone that will pick up the phone and call, text, or video chat during the day but understanding that I work and have a kid, so I might be busy too, like you, which is fine
I want to meet up with you, and when we do, I want to be able to kiss you, hold you and stare into your eyes, but some days I just want to snuggle.
when we have sex, I don’t want it to be just plain old I’m going to go down on you and then we have missionary sex. I would like some reciprocation and spice things up a little, shouldn’t be me putting in all the effort and work.
lastly, I want to feel comfortable around you so I can be myself and not hide my goofiness and silliness.
Those are a few things I want and I go with it. If I’m not happy, then why am I in this affair? You should ask yourself the same thing.