saint,
You say your prospective partner isn't greedy. That's good and counts in his favor, but some other traits I would deem extremely important are: is he disciplined, does he have integrity? Also honestly assess how how you rank with these qualities. We all have thses qualities to a degree, but two partners should have a little more than most.
By discipline I mean the standard get up on time etc.. definition as well as the ability to seperate your emotions and ego from the situation when needed. As with all relationships between people, emotions untempered can blow a situation out of control, and feelings and expression tactfully reigned in can salvage and move forward constructivly.
Also as far as integrity, I'm talking mainly about doing what you say. That can be as much follow through with what you commit to as well as knowing whe not to commit (again restraignt and discipline).
Just a couple more things to keep in the back of the mind as you dwell on this.
Dave,
I am very grateful for my brother. If I can teach my kids to be friends and take care of each other to get the many-fold pay-off I have, as crazy as it sounds, it makes me consider having more, just to give that to them. But then I know plenty of large families where it doesn't go so smooth, so maybe the answer isn't in the numbers.
[This message has been edited by Jps1006 (edited 12-01-2005).]