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My Personal Dream Boy Checklist

I decided to develop some better standards when it comes to guys, so here we go.

Allison Bethmann

Oct 01, 2020

Missouri State University

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The qualities are not listed in any order and this is MY checklist. There is nothing wrong with disagreeing with my list. Everyone has their own idealized wishes.

1. Attractiveness

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DON'T HATE ME, OKAY? Attractiveness is not the most important thing, but I still place a little bit of importance on it.

2. Taller than me

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Sticking with the somewhat shallow qualities, I prefer when a guy is taller than me. I just like big, warm hugs. It's comforting.

3. Sense of humor

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I like a guy that can make me smile.

4. Physically affectionate

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I describe myself as a very "cuddly" person. I LOVE hugs, kisses, and cuddles.

5. Patience

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I'm kind of stupid sometimes, so it is very helpful when a guy is patient with me. I have some issues to work through, so they need to be understanding about that.

6. Nice/pretty eyes

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I want eyes that I could get lost in.

7. In shape

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Someone that works out sometimes, not a huge, steroid-taking bodybuilder.

8. Career/Job that I can relate to

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Now, they don't need to have a big, fancy salary or anything. I just want to be able to understand them when they talk about work. I want to be able to relate to them in that way.

9. Same "big issue" stances

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We don't need to agree on everything, but we do need to agree on big issue things.

10. Motivated in life

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I would go crazy if my significant other just sat around, unmotivated, every day. I need someone that wants something out of life. Someone inspired.

11. Optimistic

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I don't want someone that is blindly optimistic, but just someone that can help me see the good in the world.

12. Gentle

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I suffer from a bit of PTSD, so I need a man that can be gentle with me.

13. Good with kids

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I don't feel the need to biologically have children, but I definitely want to adopt/foster children. I need a man that won't be the dad that my father was.

14. Dog lover

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This isn't a requirement, but I have always planned to have dogs in my home.

That concludes my dream boy checklist. Now, if I follow this list, maybe I won't have so many terrible ex boyfriends.

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My Personal Dream Boy Checklist

I decided to develop some better standards when it comes to guys, so here we go.

1. Attractiveness

2. Taller than me

3. Sense of humor

4. Physically affectionate

5. Patience

6. Nice/pretty eyes

7. In shape

8. Career/Job that I can relate to

9. Same "big issue" stances

10. Motivated in life

11. Optimistic

12. Gentle

13. Good with kids

14. Dog lover

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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10. How to work for what I want.

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13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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