My List:
(the parentheses are my response).
Must be a female (yes)
Must not be psycho (not that I know of)
A leather jacket is a plus (black, motorcycle)
Gotta be comfortable singing (the question is if you will be comfortable with my singing)
Must have exquisite hair (check)
Pretty eyes are a must-have! (genetic)
Must be able to give directions and read maps (genetic)
Elegant, yet simple ( duh)
A lover of books and sunshine ( who doesn't)
The above was lifted from a friend of a friend's xanga. Seth Cutter, you need a new list.
(the parentheses are my response).
Must be a female (yes)
Must not be psycho (not that I know of)
A leather jacket is a plus (black, motorcycle)
Gotta be comfortable singing (the question is if you will be comfortable with my singing)
Must have exquisite hair (check)
Pretty eyes are a must-have! (genetic)
Must be able to give directions and read maps (genetic)
Elegant, yet simple ( duh)
A lover of books and sunshine ( who doesn't)
The above was lifted from a friend of a friend's xanga. Seth Cutter, you need a new list.
posted by The Proprietor at 10:54 AM
10 Comments:
I resent the insinuation that the map thing is genetic. I don't exactly look like your half sister, but I couldn't navigate my way more then 10 places if my life depended on it. Admit it: you're talented.
That said, I think the internal compass isn't vital, as long as the easily lost know the depth of their navigational depravity. It is a trustworthy statement, that Thomas Brothers was introduced to the world to save the disoriented, of whom I am the foremost.
I think what you point out, and which is obvious in this list, is that the list is lame. Most of the things are very common and one or two very rare. A good list is well designed 401(k), some conservative things (must be a certain gender), most moderate (no previous marriages) and one or two things that are pretty picky ( good ears are a must).
Also, many things on Seth's list are changable. Any woman can buy a leather jacket.
Not to diss Seth, but his list sucks.
I beg to differ. He gets to define some of his terms, so he could be much pickier than at first appears. For instance, many women believe themselves to be elegent, but I wonder how many men would describe them that way.
Anyway, I respect people who have achievable criteria (don't worry, I'm not planning on following their example, but I admire it).
yeah. I think his list isn't nearly as specific as his mental conception of who "the she" ought to be. I KNOW that my list is waaaaaaaaay more specific. Probably shockingly so, in that, the average and even not so average girl I come across doesn't even vaguely enter the realm of "huh, she could be a match". Maybe I'll be a lot more broadened when I realize that time is really passing quick and there are a lot of 'decent' girls out there.
always one to share my opinion, eh?
I believe there is a formaula of age v. pickiness when it comes to ones list.
An other thought:
My dating list is a lot less picky than my marriage list.
My mom recently heard about half of my requirements and interjected: "Jesus isn't in the market for a wife right now, honey." Ouch. I think my left hand is gonna stay naked for a while.
As to the ratio of age:pickiness, I think people probably just change what they're picky about as they mature and observe other relationships. Some stuff has gotten added to my criteria over the years, but a lot of stuff has been taken off, too. I think as people grow up, it is less important to them that they share preferences with a romantic interest, than that they share values.
Luke,
Catherine and I were wondering what's on your list.
Everyone else,
I became aware that I would toss my whole list out the window for George Clooney.
hmm. i'll get back to you on that one. just now noticed the question.
i'm still thinking about it. try me again next year. I don't have time for a well-thought-out answer.
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