A SWF on Craiglist posted a list of what she's looking for in a man:
With so many people out there, at least ONE guy can match this. I know he's out there. My standards are exacting, but they're not too much to ask. Life is too short to compromise yourself!
Here is what I am looking for. It's not much. If you're this guy or know this guy, have him contact me right away.
[Ed's note: for your convenience, we've grouped together her requests into categories]
BASIC COMPATIBILITY- non smoker
- must love cats and be open to the idea of future adoptions
- must be 420 friendly
- NO FELONS!!!
- must have all limbs, no quads (not biased, just poor past experience)
FOR PURE CONVENIENCE - must not be more than one to five stops away from Carroll Gardens F train in either direction
- toilet paper must go over, NEVER under, when placed in dispenser
- must be home from 2-6pm on Saturdays to receive packages; bonus points if you're an eBay power seller too!
- must have Scrabulous installed on Facebook during work hours
HIGHLY SPECIFIC REQUESTS- name must not begin with an R, a J, or a B (Js are negotiable; Rs are not. Bs should consider that if they treat a cat nicely, it will respond accordingly; but if you scare it by approaching too fast, of course it will attack)
- must like scented candles (not vanilla); no incense
- must know how to turn a Word document into a PDF
- must be on T-Mobile for Fave 5 access
- must love pinball and not play ping pong
- must agree to watch "The Hills" on MTV on Sundays but hate that bitch Heidi, she is everything wrong with womankind
- must know CPR and have current certification, ++ for SCUBA certification
- owning a car is a plus, but it can't be a hatchback (some standards)
- I ski one weekend a year, so you ski. No shredders.
- must prefer dark chocolate over milk; no omnivores
- must like North-Eastern microbrews, NO COLORADO, NO EXCEPTIONS
- must own more than 3 items from "The North Face" jacket line but no more than 5
- Ivy League education desirable, but Amherst, UPenn, Colgate, Vassar, Georgetown etc. acceptable
(MOST) MEN ARE SCUM
- PUT the lid DOWN. Animals have better manners than most men
- no stockbrokers, unemployed musicians, actors, or baristas
- no ravers, goths, punks, or rude boys
EMOTIONAL COMPATIBILITY- must love Gary Larson, and hate Dilbert
- must read at least 3 books a month, no comics unless Gary Larson
- must have read complete works of Jane Austen
- 3 out of your 5 favorite movies should be John Hughes films
- musical taste must include, but not be limited to, Kingston Trip, Buffy Sainte-Marie, and Judy Collins
- must be willing to pay for dinner at least once a week at a Zagat-rated restaurant after proper research and scouting of restaurant
- passionate about animal rights, but willing to take in the circus when it comes to town
I know the guy for me is out there. I've come so close to finding him in perfect form so many times. If you are this know or know this guy, PLEASE contact me. I am willing to make a few sacrifices, but not many. If you see yourself in even a FEW of my specifications, you are invited to apply. Think of it more like a guidebook to my heart.
source: http://www.craigslist.org/about/best/nyc/835057632.html
Wow, what a list! Do you have a long list of criteria for your perfect mate or do you go more by gut instinct?
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Comments (210)
wow, short list? really?
I spotted a contradiction:
-must be 420 friendly
-NO FELONS!!!
Most men who are 420 friendly have bought at least half an ounce of weed once in their life.
Which makes them a felon (half an once is a felony amount).
Many she means "no CONVICTED felons"?
And how can one be 420-friendly and a non-smoker? Eat their weed, I guess?
I think that having a list like this doesn't mean that he's really The One, because even if he fits the bill, the couple may not necessarily be able to love each other. I think love is funny like that... that we can be in love with a lot of the most unlikely people. This list could help avoid getting hurt or inconveniences... but I don't think love is meant to be perfect.
damn. that's crazy specific. she will end up with someone just as bad. they'll drive each other up the wall and live happily ever after.
I just want to be with someone who realises how much I rock. hahaha jk, someone who isn't intimidated by the brains or harsh humour would be nice though.
Woah...that is one wicked picky person. I'm sorry, but she should probably shoot herself in the head because finding someone just like that...impossible.
My list? I do have a picky list (nowhere near as hers) but in the end, all that matters to me is that gut instect.
If that's her list, I suggest she buy a nice big Japanese male blow up doll and make it talk in her mind.
Are you kidding me? Build a robot, lady! Program your computer to make a personality for you...or better yet, just stop trying to find the "one" and make everybody you meet miserable in the process.
You don't want a man, you want a cat with a bigger penis.
Pretty sure this is on best of craigslist
I suspect that this personal, like many craigslist personals, isn't 100% serious. The alternative is that the author is a slightly neurotic/mentally scarred individual who won't date someone based on the first letter of their name.
And Penn is in the Ivy League, not some "acceptable" substitute =/
My list:
1) Woman must have a heart for children and education
2) Woman must keep up to date with current events
3) Woman must be able to support me financially
This isn't too much to ask for, is it?
good luck is all i can say
@MrBrightside711@xanga - yes thank you. seriously. that wounds me.
and I'd love to see her list of personal attributes, since she wants so much out of someone else
Again, I'm a noob with this stuff or something 'cause I don't get yet another thing.. can someone explain to me what 420 friendly means?
I think she's too picky for her own good. I disagree with making such a narrow list like hers.. but it's definitely good to have a general idea of what you're looking for in your significant other. However, when it comes down to the person I'd date, I go with my gut instinct & oftentimes, he fits what I'm looking for in a potential boyfriend.. & then some more. :)
That chick will most likely wind up a lonely bitter old cat lady.
yeah i'm insulted. upenn is in the ivy league! psh.
I won't date anyone that starts with a W. WTF?!
Xo
wth? HAHAHAHA who the hell does she think she is? Queen Elizabeth? Whatever happened to loving people for who they are. That is a longggg list of ridiculous criterias that don't matter... like the hills and hating hiedi? Who cares? A little debate does a relationship good anyways. Who wants a little bitch boy? I like to be challenged. = )
@still_standing - 4/20 friendly means... she wants a dude who'll smoke weeeeed with her... or at least tolerate her being stoned all day while she makes long lists of compatibilities.
Unfortunately for this gal, I don't think she can find anyone for
her. She's too specific on her "guy must-have-list" and I've realized
you (most of the time) don't fall in love with your "ideal". Its more
like your ideal starts becoming like the person you love.
For
example, you used to never like it when a guy holds your waist. But
when the person you have a crush on/love does it, you start enjoying it.
mm Kinda like that. lol
Everyone is being too nice. Let's just say it -- Bitch is CRAZY.
hahaha
there's a reason that girl is on craigslist posting her requirements LOL. i mean, wow...i thought i was neurotic
bitch. shut up.
that's my craiglist reply
She's totally not picky...haha. Hope she isn't being totally serious. That name request (and the details afterward) was crazy!
life is too short to compromise, but life is also to short for you to be super picky and never happy with what you've got. She should relax.
420 friendly pretty much sums it all up. and if you gotta ask what that means you dont need to know!
Oh MY... if she finds him, I might have to meet him. That's pretty intense. I'm all for having standards (ie: doesn't hit women,etc.) and preferences, but I think that takes it a bit too far! Eeep!