18 Reasons Why Scott Foley Would Be the Best Boyfriend

It's been over a decade since the devastatingly handsome Scott Foley charmed his way into our hearts as Noel Crane on Felicity — and recently he's gathered a whole new following courtesy of his role as the smoldering Captain Jake Ballard on ABC's Scandal.

Today the gorgeous star turns 42, and we can't think of a better way to celebrate than to reminisce about all of the fabulous attributes that made us first fall in love with Scott. He is more than blessed in the looks department and possesses enough charisma to charm the tops socks off anyone, but to our dismay, it seems his characters can never catch a break in the relationship department — exhibits A and B: Ben/Felicity/Noel and Fitz/Olivia/Jake. Can't he get the girl just once? After all these years, we think Scott deserves a little retribution, so we're giving the Foley fans what they want and taking note of all the wonderful traits this handsome man has to offer. Though he is happily married — yeah, we see you Marika Dominczyk — find out why Mr. Foley is the crème de la crème of boyfriend material. Source: Charisma

01
He Calls Instead of Texts

He Calls Instead of Texts

Source: ABC

02
He's a Whiz in the Kitchen

He's a Whiz in the Kitchen

Source: ABC

03
He Can Admit When He's Wrong

He Can Admit When He's Wrong

Source: HBO

04
He's Always Game For a Day of Leisure

He's Always Game For a Day of Leisure

Source: Charisma

05
He Actually Listens When You Speak

He Actually Listens When You Speak

Source: ABC

06
He Always Remembers Your Friends' Names

He Always Remembers Your Friends' Names

Source: HBO

08
He Never Misses an Opportunity to Tell You He Loves You

He Never Misses an Opportunity to Tell You He Loves You

Source: ABC

09
He's Playful Even When in Pain

He's Playful Even When in Pain

Source: ABC

10
He's Not Pretentious

He's Not Pretentious

Source: ABC

11
He Knows the Value of Second Chances

He Knows the Value of Second Chances

Source: ABC

12
He Appreciates Your Academic Accomplisments

He Appreciates Your Academic Accomplisments

Source: FOX

13
Your Safety Is His First Priority

Your Safety Is His First Priority

Source: ABC

15
He's Respectful of Your Boundaries

He's Respectful of Your Boundaries

Source: ABC

16
He's a Guys' Guy

He's a Guys' Guy

17
He Takes Physical Fitness Very Seriously

He Takes Physical Fitness Very Seriously

Source: ABC

18
Your Wish Is His Command

Your Wish Is His Command

Source: ABC

19
No One Can Resist That Wink

No One Can Resist That Wink

Source: ABC