Anywho, while hanging out with some new friends, several married chicks quizzed me on my partner checklist. When this line of questioning begins, usually it is a method of determining if someone is "too picky", whatever that means. I don't consider myself "too picky" but my threshold for drama or bullshit is super low because solitary life isn't a negative for me. My standard line is I prefer men who are old, sick and rich.
Okay, back to story. Instead of list of wants, I gave the girls my short list of "deal breaker" characteristics. No addictions, no tobacco, no young kids.
One girl piped up, "But you want a Christian, a man that shares your faith!" I agreed with her but it wasn't quite true. A man of faith is a plus but what if it wasn't quite my particular ilk? A guy of no faith or a different faith would be easier than a guy that wanted to differ my beliefs. I feel that I am tolerant of other's religious beliefs but must admit I am not open minded enough to change mine for someone else.
And maybe the above illustrates a problem. Maybe I conjure clashes when there is none. Maybe I have become so comfortable in my habits and routine that even the thought of sharing faith seems foreign.
Heck, at this point, sharing a remote control is unfathomable to me.
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You are SO SMART to not want a man with small children. I would say "no children at all" is best because even grown or older children can cause problems and/or be a drain financially.
The last line made me LOL. The sharing thing can be especially difficult, and if he's a sports nut (like mine) then little chance of you getting a turn with the remote unless you're also a sports nut.
I'm a Catholic at heart and my husband is Baptist. After years of going to Baptist churches I quit and now we don't go at all. Maybe not the best solution, but we're still spiritual and still respect each other.
Good luck!
Honestly, NO kids is the truth but I was addressing "breeders" so couldn't be too strong with my no brat stance. Adults children are great if they are estranged. :-)
Sharing a remote would be impossible because I am a TiVo FREAK and changing channels interferes with my recordings.
There's not a whole lot of middle ground with Baptist and Catholic beliefs. Ever considered Episcopalian as a compromise?
Haha, yes we tried Episcopalian but hubby wasn't comfortable there, either. I think we've tried all but Methodist and Unitarian. Oh, well. Something will work out. :)
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