My Ideal Man Checklist - 6 Revised Versions ...

By Mabelle

My Ideal Man Checklist - 6 Revised Versions ...

When I was a teenager, I had this stringent list of what my ideal man should be: handsome, well-off, caring, understanding, God-fearing, intelligent - " I could have gone on and on then about what qualities my partner should have. However, as I grew older, I realized that I could never really find a real person who met all these sterling qualities.

Building a my-ideal-man-list is much like this e-mail that I received which made me laugh out loud, it's entitled "My Ideal Man Checklist". At age 22, the checklist goes much like the list that I had above. Another revised list is made at ages 32, 42, 52, 62 and by the age of 72 there are only a couple of items on the list: that the man should be breathing and not miss the toilet. Well, here's the full version for you to enjoy:
“My Ideal Man Checklist”
What I Want in a Man, Original List (age 22):

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1

Handsome

2

Charming

3

Financially Successful

4

A Caring Listener

5

Witty

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6

In Good Shape

7

Dresses with Style

8

Appreciates Finer Things

9

Full of Thoughtful Surprises

10

An Imaginative, Romantic Lover

What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 32):

1

Nice Looking (prefer Hair on His Head)

2

Opens Car Doors, Holds Chairs

3

Has Enough Money for a Nice Dinner

4

Listens More than Talks

5

Laughs at My Jokes

6

Carries Bags of Groceries with Ease

7

Owns at Least One Tie

8

Appreciates a Good Home-cooked Meal

9

Remembers Birthdays and Anniversaries

10

Seeks Romance at Least Once a Week

What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 42):

1

Not Too Ugly (bald Head OK)

2

Doesn’t Drive off until I’m in the Car

3

Works Steady — Splurges on Dinner out Occasionally

4

Nods Head when I’m Talking

5

Usually remembers punch lines of jokes

6

Is in Good Enough Shape to Rearrange the Furniture

7

Wears a Shirt That Covers His Stomach

8

Knows Not to Buy Champagne with Screw-top Lids

9

Remembers to Put the Toilet Seat down

10

Shaves Most Weekends

What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 52):

1

Keeps Hair in Nose and Ears Trimmed

2

Doesn’t Belch or Scratch in Public

3

Doesn’t Borrow Money Too Often

4

Doesn’t Nod off to Sleep when I’m Venting

5

Doesn’t Re-tell the Same Joke Too Many Times

6

Is in Good Enough Shape to Get off Couch on Weekends

7

Usually Wears Matching Socks and Fresh Underwear

8

Appreciates a Good TV Dinner

9

Remembers My Name on Occasion

UPD:

One important quality that I look for in my ideal man is the ability to remember my name. This may seem like a small detail, but it speaks volumes about a person's level of interest and attentiveness. When a man remembers my name, it shows that he values our interactions and takes the time to make a personal connection. It also indicates that he is a good listener and pays attention to details. In addition, remembering my name can make me feel special and important, which is a crucial aspect of any healthy relationship. Overall, this simple action can make a big impact on how I perceive a potential partner.

10

Shaves Some Weekends

What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 62):

1

Doesn’t Scare Small Children

2

Remembers Where Bathroom is

3

Doesn’t Require Much Money for Upkeep

4

Only Snores Lightly when Asleep

5

Remembers Why He’s Laughing

6

Is in Good Enough Shape to Stand up by Himself

7

Usually Wears Clothes

8

Likes Soft Foods

9

Remembers Where He Left His Teeth

10

Remembers That It’s the Weekend

What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 72):

1

Breathing

2

Doesn’t Miss the Toilet!

As funny as the e-mail was, it is true" as you grow more mature, your original list of 'requirements' for an ideal man are revised. Now, all I am looking for in an ideal man is one who can be both a best friend and a partner in life, and someone who will love me as unconditionally as I love him. And what about you? What's your perfect guy checklist?

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Oh Christine, someday you'll gonna meet the perfect guy for you.

I find this opposite of what I've heard, seen, and er, made myself. At 18 he just had to be cute & like the same music. Now my ideal is much more refined. With age, standards can change, but that doesn't mean lowering them. You tend to just focus on different qualities, less shallow ones often. My 76 yr old gma says she'd be much pickier now. She has never remarried after my gpa's death 10+ years ago because she says no man meets her list, haha. She says has to be handsome, a great dancer, very spiritual and financially well-off. Doesn't sound low to me!

It must be very funny to see that. =)

Here is my list (23 yrs old)....maybe Im realistic i guess... #1- my best friend #2- Polite #3- Likes animals... the end. hmmm...its actually hard to find all three of those since most guys dont really like the four legged, eating, pooping machines with four hooves, that frequent my back yard. you would think they would since guys were first to ride horses im sure and yet horse back riding is a mostly women now with exclusion of the higher levels or competition, unless of course you are in the sack then they dont mind what kind of riding it is... lol

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