Having had an intense love relationship with an amazing tickler I have a point of reference, sadly. However, I recently ended a relationship with a man that is into tickling but not nearly as fiendish about it or addicted to it as I am. This was a big issue for me. (The foot fetish was an even bigger issue in that I am hopelessly addicted and obsessed with gorgeous feet (primarily my own,lol) but he was not...huge deal for me.)
Anyway, I now know from personal experience that getting tickled by someone I am not in love with, though much fun, is not anywhere near as incredible as getting tickled by someone I am in love with.
I am not the least bit attracted to a man that is not driven mad by bare feet and as much into tickling as I am. Therefore, yes, the man I will end up with must be completely mad for feet and tickling or he will never make it a step inside my heart. 🙂
~tm