Revised Guidelines for A Future Partner
Many moons ago I wrote this: My Guidelines for My Future Mate At the time, and since then I’ve consciously and unconsciously “graded” the girl I meet on those guidelines. Looking back, perhaps this was a bit of a mistake on my part. I guess to my logical mind it made sense to set criteria and seek someone who fit them all. Of course, if you read those guidelines you’ll notice that I’ve set myself up for a nearly impossible find.
So I’ve decided to revise my guidelines for the sake of simplicity and fairness. At first I was worried that by doing this I would be lowering my standards, but on further reflection I’m certain that my standards will not be effected. It’s possibly my standard my change, but standards are something of a relative measure anyways. So without further rambling, here’s my revised guidelines.
1. I have to be crazy about you. I have to honest to God think about you at leasts once a day for more than 10 seconds (preferably more). I have to have a burning desire to be with you in some what everyday, even on the bad ones.
2. I have to have meaningful conversations with you. That means conversations about us, and the world. I don’t care if we disagree.
3. A can-do attitude. So we’re on a rough patch, let’s work it out. Some times things take time, so patience is literally a virtue.
4. We have to share everything as best we can. Halfies on money stuff when we can. Equally sharing cooking and cleaning tasks in general. You get the idea…
5. Forgiveness. We’re both gonna make mistakes. We only get one chance at life, let’s not force ourselves to be miserable in the process.
6. Lastly, You have to have a soft and kind heart. Someone who cares about people and isn’t a self-centered bitch.
