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20 Qualities I've Learned To Want In A Boyfriend

A complete list of my "perfect" boyfriend then and now.

Carly Kriak
Nov 21, 2016
Essex County, NJ
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On November 20th, 2011 my embarrassing single freshman self decided it would be a brilliant idea to tell the Facebook world about my ideal boyfriend just incase the magical love Gods decided to drop my dream man out of Heaven. As I read it 5 years later I can't help but laugh and write how the times have changed. I present to you a comparison: What young and naïve Carly wanted vs. What working professional Carly has learned to want.

2011:

  1. Romantic
  2. Always honest
  3. Smart
  4. Someone that would do anything to be my everything
  5. Someone my family would love
  6. Great athlete
  7. Someone that makes me laugh
  8. Would love to watch chick flicks with me
  9. Supportive
  10. faithful
  11. Defends me
  12. A good teacher
  13. Someone that goes out of their way to make me happy
  14. Completely honest
  15. Doesn’t do drugs
  16. Someone my friends love
  17. Has to have muscles
  18. Would kill a spider for me any day
  19. Takes me out to dinner every once in a while
  20. Accepts me for who I am
  21. Calls/texts me every day to see how I’m doing
  22. Let’s me wear his clothes
  23. acts as my best friend
  24. Surprises me
  25. A good listener
  26. accepts my past, present and future
  27. tolerates everything I do
  28. always proud of me
  29. thinks I’m the most beautiful girl all the time
  30. loves me no matter what

VS.

2016:

  1. Gentle
  2. Trustworthy
  3. Honest
  4. Appreciative of my body
  5. Strict work ethic
  6. Educated
  7. Street Smart
  8. Accepting of my past
  9. Supportive
  10. Confident
  11. Sassy
  12. Intriguing
  13. Athletic
  14. Cuddly
  15. Funny
  16. Reliable
  17. Family Oriented
  18. Outgoing
  19. Communicative
  20. Head over heels in love
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