So, I can't sleep and I found a list that I wrote earlier this year. I haven't looked at it in a while because I was too busy being chased around by a snarling bat-winged honey-bucket (as Annan would say). I guess in light of my last entry I should be asking: does this list represent the average guy?
My Ideal
*Is a Christian. I can share my values and beliefs with him. He understands why faith is important to me and doesn't mind that I want to raise our children to know God.
*Openly expresses love in all forms. He makes me feel safe to gush. We create our story together.
*Respects my decisions. He respects my hair, the type of work I choose to do, and that I choose not to drink.
*Has good mental health.
*Respects the fact that I am concrete and solution oriented.
*Wants to set goals with me. He has his own goals and shares them with me.
*Wants children.
*Recognizes the value of a stay-at-home parent and wants that for his children.
*Can plan for the future.
*Believes marriage should last for a life time and wants to make that commitment.
*Can fix things better than I can.
*Is not overly picky. He doesn't care which way the TP rolls or how someone peels an orange.
*Loves words, music, poetry, and art. He is able to express himself creatively.
*Doesn't mind me being silly and singing/talking/dancing to myself.
*Can balance social norms and having fun.
*Doesn't instigate situations with nor escalate strangers.
*Is there for me when I feel down, even if it's over something stupid.
*Can and does answer silly questions, wears costumes, and dances in public.
*Doesn't mind that I'm a picky eater.
*Is proud enough of me to introduce me to the people important to him.
*Can have intelligent conversations.
*Has a sense of humor. He can take what he gives out.
*Won't disappear because things didn't turn out the way he wanted them to.
*Will accept nuturance and help from me.
This is my checklist. All applicants must be at least 26 years old and meet half of the criteria. How's that Annan?
My Ideal
*Is a Christian. I can share my values and beliefs with him. He understands why faith is important to me and doesn't mind that I want to raise our children to know God.
*Openly expresses love in all forms. He makes me feel safe to gush. We create our story together.
*Respects my decisions. He respects my hair, the type of work I choose to do, and that I choose not to drink.
*Has good mental health.
*Respects the fact that I am concrete and solution oriented.
*Wants to set goals with me. He has his own goals and shares them with me.
*Wants children.
*Recognizes the value of a stay-at-home parent and wants that for his children.
*Can plan for the future.
*Believes marriage should last for a life time and wants to make that commitment.
*Can fix things better than I can.
*Is not overly picky. He doesn't care which way the TP rolls or how someone peels an orange.
*Loves words, music, poetry, and art. He is able to express himself creatively.
*Doesn't mind me being silly and singing/talking/dancing to myself.
*Can balance social norms and having fun.
*Doesn't instigate situations with nor escalate strangers.
*Is there for me when I feel down, even if it's over something stupid.
*Can and does answer silly questions, wears costumes, and dances in public.
*Doesn't mind that I'm a picky eater.
*Is proud enough of me to introduce me to the people important to him.
*Can have intelligent conversations.
*Has a sense of humor. He can take what he gives out.
*Won't disappear because things didn't turn out the way he wanted them to.
*Will accept nuturance and help from me.
This is my checklist. All applicants must be at least 26 years old and meet half of the criteria. How's that Annan?