What a Girl Wants

Meryl Yourish teased about posting her husband requirements:

Y'know, I'm half-tempted to post on my blog what I'm looking for in a husband. Hey, some people find their spouse via billboards and classified. It's a thought.

So I figured, "why not?"

PERSONALITY--moderately gregarious, good sense of humor (as in, "gets my jokes"), honest, faithful, affectionate, intelligent (which can be interpreted as street-smart or book-smart, and if I had to choose, I'd pick street-smart), should have a decent relationship with all family members who are not clinically insane, mature, moderately impetuous, not afraid to ask me what "impetuous" means if he's not sure, ability to take care of creepy-crawly things that I can't deal with, knows how to cook--or willing to learn, passable in other domestic arts (dishes, laundry, vacuuming), has enough going on in his own life that he won't fixate on mine, lack of snobbishness, confident, trusting, patient, and wants children.

PHYSICAL--I've dated all types. The bodybuilder and football player were nice, but so were the guys who were extra cuddly. I'm not picky, but health is a concern long-term. I prefer brown hair and brown eyes, but that's not a requirement. I love Troy Aikman and he's blond and blue. My height or taller is preferred: 5' 6". If you have a nice smile and use it a lot, you're in. Bonus points for nice eyes. I used to like the guys with long hair, but that is in the past. Short hair, please. Shower daily. And shave. Facial hair is negotiable, but I prefer none.

EMPLOYMENT--should be able to take care of himself. Ambition is nice. But if he's going to be spending all his time at work, he won't be spending enough time with me. Balance. Balance is good.

MISCELLANEOUS--social drinker, no drugs, no smoking or willing to quit. Bonus points for being mechanically inclined. Additional bonus points for knowing black and navy don't go together unless they are part of a uniform. Double points for having a uniform.

DEAL-BREAKERS--currently married to or living with someone else, not supporting your children, having children out of wedlock with more than one person, conviction in a violent crime, currently living in jail or prison or a halfway house, or looking for someone identical to your mother.

Since I am a woman, I reserve the right to change or add to this list at any time without prior notification. If you are okay with that, you may e-mail your qualifications.

***Addendum: Can't mind being blogged about under a nickname of sorts.

Posted by Jennifer at June 24, 2004 12:10 PM