Franka Potente Quotes

I think that a man should be caring.

You just feel comfortable with him, and he certainly makes sure that you're comfortable. He makes sure that you feel good and that you're happy with what you're doing.

I'd like to be with an interesting man who is understanding about having a busy partner.

I'm a great listener.

Dad never interferes in our personal matters. He is a very candid person and knows where to draw the line. He is always there for all of us in the family.

I really like feeling connected to people and feeling like I have a good, solid sense of empathy.

I know what it takes to be a good boyfriend. Time, first and foremost. To be there for someone and be involved in their life.

I think a good friend, to me, is all about trust and loyalty. You don't ever want to second-guess whether you can tell your friend something.

I try to make everyone around me feel comfortable.

I am disposed to be thus particular from the interest you take in our welfare and from the entire confidence I have in your knowing, that you will be sympathetic with us in our misfortunes.

My laundry list of wants in a partner is basically kindness. I want someone who is kind, and that's kind of where it begins and ends. I'm open to being surprised.

I'm a good listener.

I'm quite a good listener, and I'm good at looking after people.

I think one of the most important things in a relationship is caring for your significant other through good times and bad.

I want to be a person who says 'Hey, if something is going on, come and tell me about it.'

Obviously, my wife is very important, very important because in all this time she never watched me with that look that means 'I am sorry,' or that means 'poor you.'

Respect your partner. Be happy in your partner's happiness.

Become the world's most thoughtful friend.

The one thing I think you must do is, as painful as it is as a parent, is listen.

Friends... they cherish one another's hopes. They are kind to one another's dreams.

I want a man who's kind and understanding. Is that too much to ask of a millionaire?

Here's the thing: When you become brilliant at listening, people feel that you care about them. When they feel you care about them, they begin to care about you. And when people care about you, your success becomes a part of how they define their success.

I want someone who is open-minded, dedicated to whatever she is doing and isn't afraid to say I love you. As for looks, she shouldn't have three heads. I want a regular human being.

Like anyone, you could love someone, and it doesn't mean that you're equipped or you were taught or have the patience or the love or the wherewithal to be a good parent. One has nothing to do with the other.

I have my own high standards for what I want in a partner and how I want to be treated. I bring a lot to the table. I'm not talking about material things but what I have to offer as a person - love and loyalty and all the things that make a good relationship.