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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Handsome
Charming
Financially Successful
A Caring Listener
Witty
In Good Shape
Dresses with Style
Appreciates Finer Things
Full of Thoughtful Surprises
An Imaginative, Romantic Lover
What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 32):
Nice Looking (prefer Hair on His Head)
Opens Car Doors, Holds Chairs
Has Enough Money for a Nice Dinner
Listens More than Talks
Laughs at My Jokes
Carries Bags of Groceries with Ease
Owns at Least One Tie
Appreciates a Good Home-cooked Meal
Remembers Birthdays and Anniversaries
Seeks Romance at Least Once a Week
What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 42):
Not Too Ugly (bald Head OK)
Doesn’t Drive off until I’m in the Car
Works Steady — Splurges on Dinner out Occasionally
Nods Head when I’m Talking
Usually remembers punch lines of jokes
Is in Good Enough Shape to Rearrange the Furniture
Wears a Shirt That Covers His Stomach
Knows Not to Buy Champagne with Screw-top Lids
Remembers to Put the Toilet Seat down
Shaves Most Weekends
What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 52):
Keeps Hair in Nose and Ears Trimmed
Doesn’t Belch or Scratch in Public
Doesn’t Borrow Money Too Often
Doesn’t Nod off to Sleep when I’m Venting
Doesn’t Re-tell the Same Joke Too Many Times
Is in Good Enough Shape to Get off Couch on Weekends
Usually Wears Matching Socks and Fresh Underwear
Appreciates a Good TV Dinner
Remembers My Name on Occasion
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.
Shaves Some Weekends
What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 62):
Doesn’t Scare Small Children
Remembers Where Bathroom is
Doesn’t Require Much Money for Upkeep
Only Snores Lightly when Asleep
Remembers Why He’s Laughing
Is in Good Enough Shape to Stand up by Himself
Usually Wears Clothes
Likes Soft Foods
Remembers Where He Left His Teeth
Remembers That It’s the Weekend
What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 72):
Breathing
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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