The Man Must Have List

Alright, who is ready for the latest installment of my love life? Ha. I knew that’d get your attention. So it’s been about four months since the split which means  I’m nearing the six month timeline that all those helpful people told me would mean I was “okay”. I guess I can quote good old John Mayer when I say, “I’m in repair. I’m not together, but I’m getting there.” You see this starting over business is really difficult, but I feel that I’m now getting used to the idea of going on a date*gasp*.

Everyone says you’ll find Mr. Perfect because he’s right under your nose, but I’ll tell you what- I’ve looked there, and found nada. I’ve decided that as a starting point I would create a list of attributes that the next man in my life will have to have. 

The Man Must Have List

1.       Must have their shit together- My friend was trying to set me up with this guy and said, “He’s so nice, he’s getting ready to go back and finish school so he can start his own business.” There are so many things wrong with this sentence. I want no part of anyone going back to school, I did that six years ago. I already know what I want in my life, and I need someone who has their life together enough to say they have a job that they enjoy, they don’t rely on their parents for anything other than love, and they don’t have roommates that own kegs. Seriously, get your poop in a group.

2.       Must be caring- I am a natural caretaker. I’ve been caring since I was 8 and got in trouble for giving my money to homeless people on family vacations. I always try to be the person that people know they can go to for comfort. I need someone who will a. let me take care of them, but in return, b. take care of me. Now I know I’m an independent woman, but truly sometimes I do need help. And also for the record, I’m not going to be your mother.

3.       Must love baseball- It’s how I was raised, I love America’s favorite pastime. If your favorite sport is hockey, this isn’t going to go anywhere.

4.       Must be a democrat- Okay, now I know some of you are like whoa, that’s a strong statement. But you know what, I’m not afraid to say how I believe. I’m tired of everyone being like, “Oh, I’m an independent“ or  “I’m generally more conservative, I just don’t like labels.” Puh-lease. Say what your beliefs are and be proud of them. Besides I don’t want to be with someone who is against gay marriage, a woman’s right to choose, or healthcare reform anyway.

5.       Must have hobbies- It might be my undiagnosed ADHD, but I always have to be doing something. I like to learn new things, travel, cook, craft, shop, try new things, read, write, sing, and laugh. And the fact is, it’s way too easy to sit on the couch and never get up. Therefore, I need someone who also likes to do things because I want my life to be better, I don’t want to be complacent.

6.       Must have priorities- Everyone has things that are important to them, mine are: family, friends, health, and learning. I always say that I want to be the best version of me that I can be. If I’m with someone, they need to share these same values. I want to say I have a better half and know that I’m someone’s better half too.

Am I asking too much? I hope not. Mr. Right will come along, but in the meantime, only the men meeting the above qualifications need to apply.