It was brought to my attention the other day that lists are often made when looking for the appropriate person to date/marry. So... the more I thought about it I realized I had a list, tucked safely away in my head, that I'd never really said aloud. Maybe my list isn't always rational, maybe I'm a little over the top and unrealistic about some things, and maybe, just maybe you might say I'm picky. However, I'd rather be picky and find someone I'm happy and content with for the rest of my life than to find a person who isn't right and the relationship ends in divorce or worse than that doesn't end and I must proceed to live a miserable life. A little childish, maybe... but I won't settle for less.

Perfect man, most likely not... perfect for me, most likely yes!

1) Loves the Lord, Jesus Christ, first and foremost.
2) A man who comes into my life to bring in and not always to just take out
3) Will stick with me through thick and thin
4) Share in my joys as well as my pain
5) Has never had a "thing" with either my best friends or one of my family members.
6) Laughs. (often)
7) Smiles. (more often)
8) A man who will politely let down the toilet seat down and better yet is respectful enough to not pee on it if it happens to be down.
9) Cares about his appearance (Just not metro sexual style, ew)
10) Is willing to talk about anything... not just sports
11) But will listen and understand first.
12) Doesn't compare me or my cooking to their momma's (1- I'll never be your momma, & 2- I sure as heck probably won't be able to cook like her)
13) Is man enough to cry.
14) Somewhat athletic (or at least puts in a good effort)
15) Loves me for every stupid thing I say and do... and wouldn't have it any other way.
16) Doesn't have to turn to earthly things to be happy... he just is
17) Doesn't flaunt his money or more likely doesn't complain about not having enough (ends will be met)
18) Understands I'm stubborn and sometimes a pain in the butt, and just because I argue doesn't mean I'm right
19) Figures out a way to tell me I'm wrong...and convince me.
20) Family man
21) A degree in something he's good at (it's not all about the money)
22) Lives a life he is happy with, loving, respecting, caring, and appreciative of everyone and everything God has given him.

This is my list... give or take a few that might be a little naive. Main point here is looks aren't everything, but personality and commitment are everything.

Till next time!