A mate is someone who has chosen to be partner, part of and belong to another.
This relationship transcends borders, culture and family, forming new bonds by both parties into something more than either.
As such, each needs to be committed and determined to embrace their own life and wrap it into the others, intertwining both as one.
This makes it essential to know the nature of male and female and embrace the purity of each as separate and distinct, in order to make them united as one.
With this philosophical view, I would say practically my ideal mate if fit, keeps her body in shape and ready to live actively with and for her partner.
She must want a partner that is a leader and sets the pace for the united whole.
She wants to follow his lead and seeks to become her best for the best they create together.
she is content to build homes and make family, while he works and travels. She is always ready for his return that brightens her day and brings her pleasure in making him happy.
If you want to get into greater specifics, you will have to ask nicely, as any polite and well-mannered person should.