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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Handsome

Charming

Financially Successful

A Caring Listener

Witty

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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

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Listens More than Talks

Laughs at My Jokes

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Carries Bags of Groceries with Ease

Owns at Least One Tie

Appreciates a Good Home-cooked Meal

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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

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.

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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my ideal man ; should be a responsible man that he love me and never never leave me.

haha nice one :) maybe its best to stick with one forever!

I don't know my ideal man anymore. Last time I checked, I used to be in love with my ideal guy. The next thing I knew, I was just in love with the idea of him. It's tragic and I'm like a recovering addict.

Christine, I was in the same situation. I was in love with a guy who i thought was perfect, my ideal guy, after being with him for a while, I realised I wasn't in love with him, but with the idea of him. It's a hard situation to go through, even though we broke up in december, I found it very hard to let go because I had thought of him as beign perfect, I geuss I found it hard to believe that he wasn't.

I've RT this post on Twitter.....I can't stop laughing ....:)) it really made me feel good. :)