MFP Dating Thread

As long as we are listing qualities for the sake of wasting time at work:

1) Must like my ginormous wiener (not kidding)
2) Must like my sense of humor and enjoy laughter and comedy
3) Must like (but not necessarily love) working out
4) Must respect the fact that I have outside interests and pursue them
5) Must be ambitious (as I am also ambitious)
6) Must enjoy life and be a positive person
7) Can be a Horn-Dog, but not the main objective
8) Exotic looks important but not a must (beauty is only skin deep)
9) Must not mind that I get hit on daily (I can't help it see #1)

I'm not really looking for anyone at the moment, but this thread looked like fun

LOL I am guessing you have a big WIENER DOG? ;D

I am a non-wiener girl myself but that cracked me up.

She has to be intelligent.
Confident in herself to have a conversation.
See herself as beautiful and sexy as I see her.
Strong and holding her head high.
Likes to be outdoors and in nature.
Likes cuddling and snuggling.
Likes to kiss.
Likes to get (ahem) frisky.
Willing to put up with me,able to tell me to "knock it off" and love me through all.

For fun: I have met the only man who has met my requirements and alas he doesnt want me
Can not be married or ever been married
No kids from previous relationship(s) but yes I want kids but only with him
Can not smoke or drink not even socially and naturally not do drugs any kind
Sense of Humor
Put up with my goofiness
Love movies not to the extent I do but you have to watch some with me especially horror cuz its my fav
Willing to go out in public to do anything pda is nice bonus
Willing to deal with my high sex drive ( theres lots in this category but I'll leave at that)
Know alot about computers cause I don't ie if i need one built he can do it
Be hygienic!
Cuddle from time to time

Thats a good list for now

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Only 5'8 sorry ladies.

Haha....tall guys are H O T!

5'8 is sorta tall!

Not if u are 5'8
LOL

1. Must be Jake Gyllenhaal.

Other than that, I'm pretty flexible...

LOL
same here.....except I prefer David Beckham...what's wrong with that..:ohwell: :laugh:

I PLAY SOCCER, DOES THAT COUNT??? :laugh:

Probably not as much fun to read what a married woman thinks but here you go:

I like confidence that is nowhere remotely close to narcissism
I like compassionate people and deep thinkers
I desire in a man:
Strength of character
A personal code of honor
A bit of a contrarian
Able to handle that I'm capable of making as much or more money than him
Able to handle that I'm outgoing, have seven brothers, and befriend men easily without it leading to romance
Able to handle my appetite for intimacy and have an interest in mutual pleasure
A joy of adventure, so camping canoeing hiking, road trips, bbq's with friends, experimenting with cooking, etc.
Able to handle the quiet moments like independently reading books or quietly enjoying the sky together
I like a man who enjoys hearing what I think of him but doesn't require it for his sense of well being
I like a man who knows when he needs his own space and is respectful about how he gets it and uses it
I like a man who realizes women definitely are different than men, respects that and enjoys the role he gets to play in my life as the stronger of the two sexes
I like a man who takes care to be healthy both physically and mentally (but isn't over the top about every inch of his body because if it borders on insecurity or defining himself by his appearance then it's a turnoff)
I like a man who takes his responsibility as a citizen seriously and votes and keeps up with what is going on in the world as it affects himself, his family, his career, and his pursuit of happiness
I like a man who can accept that my interests are varied
I like a man willing to expose himself to my world even though our worlds may be very different, and then get out of mine again when I want it for myself
Above all I want someone who doesn't think he has to lead me through life, who doesn't plan to follow my lead, and who when the moments are ripe for it, is at my side enjoying and dealing with the various experiences life presents and who is capable of the introspection and awareness required to know when you are truly loved by another person.

Okay I'm all serious and boring....

6"0 TALL over here ladies.....and I got an awesome sun tan!.....damn!

Ok, I don't know what everybody else is doing but I am looking at a mound of paperwork on my desk and I am trying to avoid it. So because of that I am going to start another MFP dating thread. Lol which is in of itself funny cause my life is so busy (work fulltime, have full custody of 2 small kids, coach, etc) that I do not have time to date. But this is mainly to distract me from work :-) So what are the qualities you look for in someone when you decide to date? For me (in no particular order)...

1. Must share the same faith as me
2. Must love kids
3. Must have kids and/or want more kids
4. Must be honest & faithful
5. Has to be a country girl at heart
6. Has to have a silly side
7. Must be compassionate, passionate and kind
8. Must respect that the kids always come first.

What does everybody else's list look like?

1. Check!
2. Check!
3. I want about 15 kids...No joke. - Adoption : )
4. Check!
5. Check!
6. Check check! Can a person be TO silly?
7. Check!
8. Check!

To bad I am kinda young : )

And I am pretty old! lol :-) 34.5 years old!

Oooh, please don't call 34 yrs of age old!!!

YOU:

Must be above dirt, vertical, and breathing.
Have functioning gray cells.
Must not live with your moma unless you own the house.
Must not have been riding a tricycle the year the Beatles broke up.


ME:

Views kid like bumber stickers...I'll enjoy the heck out of yours but don't want of my own!
Has a dry sence of humor and can be a bit of a prankster.
Loves the west and traveling.
Has hugged many trees and kissed many frogs, done with the frogs!

LMAO!!! LOVE THIS!! Expecially the kids like bumper stickers!

Legally I am still married, but that's paperwork. Paperwork or not, when emotionally I am ready to date (will be awhile!!) this is what my list will be.


1. Must not only have the same faith, must be ACTIVE in our faith
2. Must love kids, I have a son
3. Must be spontaneous, I like to just get out and explore!!
4. Must be honest & faithful, he needs to be trustworthy!
5. Has to be a country boy at heart - - really enjoy the outdoors
6. Has to have a silly side, someone who can make me laugh,
7. Must be able to hold a real conversation, I like someone who brings their own opinion to the table, not just always agreeing with me
8. Must respect and understand that the kids always come first, may that means only mine, or his.
9. Must understand that we will not be having sex until we are in a very serious, committed relationship

Eh, why not. I'll jump on the bandwagon.

Must be a Jesus Freak, just like me. I will ALWAYS love my Lord more than any man and he has to not only accept that, but love me for it, and be the same.
I am not having sex until my wedding night. No exceptions.
Want 3-5 kids.
Love dogs. Cats are okay, but dogs are a must.
Be open about his past. My relationship with my ex fell apart partially due to what I found out from other sources. I don't know the what-ifs, but we would have had a better shot if he had sucked it up and told me.
Not be freaked out by my (borderline unhealthy) obsessions with weddings and babies. I want to be a NICU nurse. And the wedding thing, yeah, no idea why that happened. I had WAY too much fun planning my cousins' weddings.
I belch. Loudly. Better than many men. Please be amused and not disgusted by this extremely unladylike habit.
Be sweet and funny and caring, the usual stuff. I'm too pessimistic and need to be given a reality check sometimes.
Gotta love hiking. If he likes hiking, backpacking is just a small step up.
Job. Or school. Just as long as he's not a lazy *kitten*.
No smoking. Anything. Makes your breath stink. Can't kiss a smoker without feeling sick.
Be financially intelligent. And have the same spending rules as me. I don't want to get in fights over the bills.

I think that's the major ones.

Pulse Check
Female Check


Nope thats it I'm done

Non-negotiables:
1. Have a CAREER (not just a job, and this is not about about money; I'm a successful woman, and I don't need or want a man for his paycheck; I just want to know that if we get married and have kids, you'll be able to do your part in providing for us)

2. Have your own place to live (at my age, 28, I'm not really looking for men who are still living with their college buddies or, worse, their parents)

3. Non-smoker

4. Christian

5. Wants children (I don't have any, but I want them someday)

6. Polite (I'm a southern girl, and my daddy would disown me if I brought home a man who didn't think it was his job to open the door for me)

7. Wants to wear the pants in the relationship (I want a man who values and respects my opinions but who can be trusted with the power to make the important decisions ... and is strong enough to say no when he fundamentally disagrees with me)

8. Makes an effort to get along with my family (you don't have to become BFFs with anyone; just be nice to them, and they will like you)

9. Can use a power tool (my mom told me to never marry a man who can't use a power tool)

10. Only has to be told no once with regard to being intimate before I'm ready


Preferences:
1. Puts some effort into being physically fit

2. Romantic (not necessarily flowers-and-candles-and-chocolate romantic but "tonight, I just want to hold you and kiss you and stare at you" romantic)

3. Cooks well or is willing to try

4. Is into sports (I love football and pretty much all college sports; this is almost a non-negotiable for me because I watch a LOT of sports)

5. Likes dogs

6. Is willing to dance with me

7. Is a bit of a homebody (I like to go out and do fun things, but I also enjoy a relaxing night at home)

8. Enjoys turning off the TV and having a real conversation from time to time

9. Enjoys flirting with me and making out in the back seat like horny teenagers, even after we've been together for a long time

10. Is willing to drive because I am not a great driver (I'm a chick) and I just think the man should drive

I guess that's about it.

Probably not as much fun to read what a married woman thinks but here you go:

I like confidence that is nowhere remotely close to narcissism
I like compassionate people and deep thinkers
I desire in a man:
Strength of character
A personal code of honor
A bit of a contrarian
Able to handle that I'm capable of making as much or more money than him
Able to handle that I'm outgoing, have seven brothers, and befriend men easily without it leading to romance
Able to handle my appetite for intimacy and have an interest in mutual pleasure
A joy of adventure, so camping canoeing hiking, road trips, bbq's with friends, experimenting with cooking, etc.
Able to handle the quiet moments like independently reading books or quietly enjoying the sky together
I like a man who enjoys hearing what I think of him but doesn't require it for his sense of well being
I like a man who knows when he needs his own space and is respectful about how he gets it and uses it
I like a man who realizes women definitely are different than men, respects that and enjoys the role he gets to play in my life as the stronger of the two sexes
I like a man who takes care to be healthy both physically and mentally (but isn't over the top about every inch of his body because if it borders on insecurity or defining himself by his appearance then it's a turnoff)
I like a man who takes his responsibility as a citizen seriously and votes and keeps up with what is going on in the world as it affects himself, his family, his career, and his pursuit of happiness
I like a man who can accept that my interests are varied
I like a man willing to expose himself to my world even though our worlds may be very different, and then get out of mine again when I want it for myself
Above all I want someone who doesn't think he has to lead me through life, who doesn't plan to follow my lead, and who when the moments are ripe for it, is at my side enjoying and dealing with the various experiences life presents and who is capable of the introspection and awareness required to know when you are truly loved by another person.

Okay I'm all serious and boring....

Very specific. Awesome to see someone that has thought it out.