Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Date or Soulmate: Must-Have List (Rough Draft)

1.  Christian
-Similar views
-The relationship/love type, not the religion/fire and brimstone type
-Makes me want to grow in my relationship with God
-Can pray and go to church together
-Most important relationship in their life

2.  Musically inclined
-Not necessarily a professional musician
-Preferably guitar and/or piano
-Plays on a regular basis and is passionate about it

3.  Grammatically correct
-Knows the differences and how to correctly use "your" and "you're," etc.
-Good speller and uses large words intelligently

4.  Loves pets as if they were family
-Wants pets, preferably cats but if they're allergic a dog will suffice

5.  Photogenic
-Doesn't mind having his picture taken
-Someone that inspires me to take pictures
-Doesn't put up a fight when I ask him to do something weird for a picture

6.  Intelligent
-College education
-Can have a meaningful conversation about current events and knows what he's talking about
-Can listen to others' opinions without being offended

7.  Fun
-Can make me laugh
-Doesn't make fun of me constantly (it's fine every once in awhile, but it has to be mutual)
-Is willing to make a fool of himself and isn't embarrassed for it
-Will talk in random accents with me

8.  Childlike in appropriate circumstances
-Loves kid movies
-Builds blanket forts and plays hide and go seek
-Dreams like a child would

9.  Enjoys cooking
-I'll do breakfast and sometimes lunch, but I'd like to leave dinner to him

10.  Will help around the house
-Does his share of the housework and doesn't complain about it
-Willing to help me if I have a lot to get done

11.  Gets along well with my family and friends
-Outgoing and comfortable in every circumstance

12.  Warrior poet
-Strong, both physically and emotionally
-Will protect me and make me feel safe
-Also sensitive and kind

13.  Tall
-Makes me feel small in a good way

14.  Honest to a fault
-Doesn't lie to anyone, ever
-Doesn't cheat to get ahead
-Works hard to get to where he wants/needs to be
-Doesn't steal

15.  Appreciates art
-Enjoys going to museums

16.  Active but also can enjoy a day in
-Likes to play sports and get out of the house
-Not too competitive, but likes to win
-Encouraging to all playing
-Likes to spend a cold day inside watching movies and reading books

17.  Wants and loves kids
-Wants to raise a happy and healthy family

18.  Open
-Isn't closed off about his past
-Isn't afraid to tell me how's he feeling about something if it's bothering him
-Open-minded and willing to listen to all sides of every story

19.  Has a close-knit family and good friends
-Will help out those close to him without hesitating

20.  Similar taste in music
-MUST like Anberlin, even if it's only a little bit
-No metal, rap, or country

21.  Nerdy
-Not afraid to admit it either
-Willing to make a fool of himself to have fun

22.  Good memory
-Remembers birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
-Remembers the little things that I might say and mentions them later on
-Remembers obligations and keeps them

23.  Appreciates the little things
-Someone that I can do cute things for who will love and appreciate them
-Someone that will do the same for me

24.  Decent style
-Not obsessed with his looks, but knows how to dress well and takes care of himself

25.  Good hygiene
-Showers daily, hair is always combed, brushes teeth often, wears clean clothes

26.  Good manners
-Pleases and thank yous to everyone in every situation
-Helps out if possible when at a friend's or family's house for dinner

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