Jennie Garth’s new approach to love

A sense of humor, intelligence, rock-hard abs -- we all have our requirements when it comes to what we look for in a significant other (I prefer blue eyes and a big smile, but hey, that’s just me). But as actress Jennie Garth proves, it can take heartbreak to make you realize what traits are most important in a partner.

In the January issue of Health, the actress admits that after her March split with husband Peter Facinelli, her outlook on relationships changed:

“I’m learning to date again,” said the 40-year-old mother and recent divorcee, “[and] looks aren’t important to me anymore.... I like positive energy.”

Although she and her Twilight husband went their separate ways after 11 years of marriage, I applaud Garth for her fresh new take on love. The optimistic mom of three is a reminder that it’s important to search for the positive, both in your relationship and in your partner (even if said partner snores, refuses to take out the garbage and has a tendency to forget where he left his keys).

What’s the most important trait you look for in a partner?

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