Describe Your Ideal Mate?
By YoghurtGal
@flapiz (23151)
United Kingdom
March 20, 2011 4:03am CST
Well I know that Love defies standard, I've heard and seen that so many times on TV and in real life. But well I would still love to know what most of you guys and gals look for when you search for a mate?
Here are some of my standards:
1. Someone who could make me laugh.
2. Not overly muscular but lean.
3. Smart but not a know it all.
4. Kind and understanding of course.
5. Not so handsome & not so ugly, just the boy next door type.
6. Musically gifted (plays instruments, or sings)
7. Can cook decent food.
8. Thoughtful.
9. Animal lover.
10. Wholesome.
So how about you friends: What are some standards you have? Do we have some standards in common? Do you have experiences where your standard was all disregarded and you just fell for no reason? Tell me some of your stories, I'd love to read about it.
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18 responses
@sunnycool (12714)
• India
21 Mar 11
--- She should be a vampire
--- should be able to freak herself ... and me too
--- long thick hair which is somehow silkier in a closer view
--- should be a great liar
--- should have fun always ... certainly not at the cost of others feelings
nd nd there are many weird things i expect of her .Great day.
@macayadann (1235)
• Philippines
21 Mar 11
you really made me laugh sunny cool,where is the entrance of that weird world beyond imagination.
@flapiz (23151)
• United Kingdom
21 Mar 11
macayadann.. well there are more weird standards here. if you read the previous posts. :)
@flapiz (23151)
• United Kingdom
21 Mar 11
Haha... That's indeed weird stuff. But then again, we could have any standard we want. Though we do not necessarily follow it in the end. Good luck in finding a vampire mate. Haha. And thanks for the fun idea. I will rate this response. Have a great day too.
@LovingLife139 (1504)
• United States
21 Mar 11
Years and years ago I decided to really pick on the traits that were most important in a mate, and those that weren't. To be too picky I think is asking for loneliness...but not being picky enough can make people unhappy in their relationships later on! I was lucky enough to find my true love at a young age, who fits all of the below ideals:
1) Animal lover. This was so high up on my list because people who cannot love animals like fellow humans are as close to soulless as you can get. I don't like even being near these people, so I can't imagine spending my life with one.
2) Loner; outsider of society. This was highly important to me: I needed someone who was like me and was proud of themselves for being different from the norms of society. Someone who isn't a sheep and doesn't conform. Someone who thinks for themselves--no matter how radical those thoughts are, at least they're better than being a drone.
3) High morality. I needed someone who values morals, particularly involving intimacy. I don't believe in multiple partners nor do I believe in doing things without thinking them through. Someone who was intelligent enough to consider morality in everyday life was a must.
4) A man who isn't afraid to cry or express his love in front of others. A man who is embarrassed to love a woman is not a real man, much like a man who doesn't cry cannot possibly be in touch with his humanity.
5) Someone who wasn't society's idea of "handsome." I did not want a man to whom I would stay with for physical attraction; I wanted a man who others would look at and wonder what in the world he offered a woman that they couldn't. Internal attraction is most important, physical should come later. Of course, if you'd ask me now who the only handsome man in the world is, it's without a doubt my husband. He's awkward, a tad on the fluffy side, with lips that most women would find too big and freckles dotting him all over. He's an individual, and I find that it makes him the most beautiful person in existence. I find that I can't find others attractive simply because they aren't him, and so this ideal of mine has definitely worked out for the best for us.
Those are all my standards, and the things I couldn't compromise on. As for everything else...exactly what he looked like, whether or not he had a sense of humor or could cook, none of it mattered enough for me to remotely consider it. Because of that I can look over at my husband and see perfection...because I fell in love with who he is rather than who I wanted him to be.
@LovingLife139 (1504)
• United States
22 Mar 11
Thank you for the compliments! Most people have ideals that are like yours, so don't feel bad! Normally those ideals can change once you fall in love...some ideals may disappear and not matter to you as much as they once did. As for me, well...I can say with all honesty that I'm the only person I know who actually sat down and made a list for myself of what really mattered. At the time I was in my early teens and thought I would never marry...now here I am, twenty-two and getting ready to celebrate my second wedding anniversary on the 31st.
Just whatever you do, take your future partner's flaws and view them differently, as traits of his individuality. Things that could annoy me about my husband, such as his tendency to withdraw from conversation when we really need to talk, I am actually grateful for. Really, I'd rather have him get quiet than be in denial of a problem or get angry. It's all in the way you look at things.
Thanks again for your compliments. I'm glad my post inspired you rather than weirded you out...my radical views on things can sometimes do that to people!
@flapiz (23151)
• United Kingdom
22 Mar 11
Well said my friend. And for that I marked you as best response and rated you. You are indeed very lucky to have found your perfect mate. Well your standards are very well defined, it makes mine appear shallow. Hehe. But well I am still young? and it can still be changed or modified as I age. Thank you for the wonderful answer.
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@flapiz (23151)
• United Kingdom
22 Mar 11
Hahaha.. There was nothing weird at your reply at all. Some replies here are more hilarious. Well you married quite early, it surprises me how mature you think. I hope I will mature soon. :)
@flapiz (23151)
• United Kingdom
31 Mar 11
Well respect is indeed important in a relationship. with respect, love follows..
@macayadann (1235)
• Philippines
21 Mar 11
You can not get perfect 10 out of the qualities you are looking for and that is for sure. If that happens there will be no more debate on divorce.Since he will be the one to handle the security of the family,he should have finished his study,with stable job,no vices,mature in his reasoning that is very much respectable,with decency in his action.
@macayadann (1235)
• Philippines
21 Mar 11
hey,while looking for one,you must watch you age. You might get in a hurry as your age ripens so better be careful my dear.
@flapiz (23151)
• United Kingdom
21 Mar 11
hahah.. well i will keep that in mind mate. Lol.. I'm 20 now. i think it's not yet time for drastic measures..
@flapiz (23151)
• United Kingdom
21 Mar 11
Hi Macayadan... Well I know I won't get the perfect 10. I've broken my own standars too many times. Lol. :)Btw, I also want someone with no vices. :)
@revtee (30)
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20 Mar 11
Every girl sometime in her life pictures the kind of mate she wants! So did I 2....
I have very simple demands when it comes to b my man-
He has to give me all the love.....i dont mean 100% of the love he has in him.....but if he is loving me even 1%, that 1% should be pure and from the heart.
I dont mind my man looking at other girls coz that a natural thing!
I love someone. I know him from the past 6 years now. We broke up twice. He says me that he dosen't love me but he cares for me....Now i don't know how to judge that or what to call that relationship!!!! In my life he is that person who is important of all. Who is more important than anything! And i consider myself for being so lucky that GOD blessed me by giving such a person! He is such a person with whom i can share my everything! He is a bit short tempered and gets irritated easily....but i just love it when he is ina nice, comfy and romantic mood!Ours is an age differrence of 6yrs 7months and 1 day. So he is a bit more matured than me. But i like it when he scolds me for being wrong at some places coz those are the times i really feel he cares. iI would just take this oppurtunity and say him that I LOVE HIM A LOT. He is a bit troubled nowadays and i wish his troubles all get over ASAP!
But he is not that person i used to dream of having! I dreamt of having a differrent kind of a person in my life! But now with him else...in my life, i just can't dream of anyone . Maybe this is what true love is!!!!!
I read somewhere, a woman said "i don't ask much for in a man. He only has to be tall, rich, handsome, sexy, courageous, generous, strong and must be feeling like feeding me ice cream every night in bed....."
@flapiz (23151)
• United Kingdom
20 Mar 11
Well Revtee, I hope he reads this and see that you are truly a lovable girl. Your love for him is truly remarkable :)
@aprilsong (1884)
• China
20 Mar 11
Hi,you know, when i was in my twenties, i want my future husband be handsome and capable and also come from a rich family. But as time went on, i don't care about outlook very much. And i got to know, honest is much more important than appearance, and furthermore, some handsome guys don't have a beautiful heart.
The true capable person is rare, and most people are ordinary person. Maybe this one is from rich family, but maybe his parents don't like you. In one word, he maybe be good in this part, while not good at the other part.
I think the most important part of a mate is he loves you. And even after you are not beautiful any more, he still takes you as a jewel.
@flapiz (23151)
• United Kingdom
20 Mar 11
Well that's right April.. That's really romantic. so have you found your ideal man?
@washor (113)
• Philippines
31 Mar 11
I remembered the time when I was in high school. I set standards to every man I meet. Someone who is handsome or presentable, tall, smart, kind, rich and with no vices. But then I realized I must be looking for a prince charming from the fairy tale books. I was definitely influenced by this kind of book and I was probably living in fantasy because nowadays there is no prince charming living. I never set standards again until I fell in love with someone who is not perfect but i can live with him everyday.
@flapiz (23151)
• United Kingdom
5 Apr 11
Well I think you are right about the book thingy. I think romance books does give us too high and unrealistic standards. Add to it the influence of media and television. Most people on TV are good-looking. I hope I can find true love someday, when I'm ready.
@flapiz (23151)
• United Kingdom
22 Mar 11
Well I hope you find her soon mate :) Thanks for sharing your idea. Have a nice day. :)
@Oldsix691418 (3872)
• China
21 Mar 11
Mine is:1.not too short 2.not greedy 3.capable of doing housework and budgeting the family 4.not too thin 5.love and cherish her lover and the family 6.good to the elder and the people around.That's all.Hehe,maybe those are too old for you...
@flapiz (23151)
• United Kingdom
21 Mar 11
Thanks for sharing some standards oldsix..Yes indeed those standards are too old for me lol. but it doesn't mean that i can't learn from it. Well Good to the elder is a nice trait. :)
@flapiz (23151)
• United Kingdom
20 Mar 11
Well I am also a hopeless romantic sis :) plus I've got these set of standards I never really follow when I fall for someone. Lol.
@gelayagui98 (1336)
• Australia
27 Mar 11
If you asked me this question during my teenage days of course my answers goes like this, I want my ideal mate tall, dark and handsome, honest, understanding, brainy, thougtful all those that are affirmative qualities. Those views are far different now that I was handling already a family and if I waited for the man those qualities I have mentioned I might not even get married now and maybe still waiting for that guy. Now that I have my own family, as long as the guy is responsible for the needs of his family- he should be a good provider, a family man, loving and thoughtful, understanding, to love me until the end, I did not expect a perfect mate because no body is perfect except the name Perfecto ^-^
@flapiz (23151)
• United Kingdom
27 Mar 11
Well I know you are right. But well I really have this childish dream you know. Those standards are the things i look for when i dream, but when i wake up, I am willing to break all those rule for that one guy i'm waiting for for 10 year already. lol..He's just a simple guy really..
@maikokimberly (91)
• Philippines
21 Mar 11
my ideal mate :
1. not immature
2. good sense of humor
3. thoughtful and caring
4. good looking
5. thrifty
6. creative and hardworking
@flapiz (23151)
• United Kingdom
21 Mar 11
I rated your response :)
I like all your standards but we differ in the first one..
Lol.. nice to meet you ...
@prabu03 (175)
• India
20 Mar 11
i also having friends and i dont have girl friend i love one girlin my class we are insame school and same class i did not propuse to her when he knows he did not talking to me then he in now 12th studing then he going to college which college she going i do know wht can i do the love starts from 2and std till iam loving in oneside
@flapiz (23151)
• United Kingdom
20 Mar 11
Well cheer up prabu.. You are not alone.. I have been having this one sided feelings for 10 years already.. since i was 10.. heheh.. but i'm not giving up yet..
@iamhanifah (242)
• Philippines
20 Mar 11
I would prefer to have someone who could be so mature in thinking for a better.
@flapiz (23151)
• United Kingdom
20 Mar 11
Hehehe.. Somehow I want to have an immature guy. I think it's adorable? lol. But anyway mature is also good. Specially if you want a lasting relationship :)Thanks for sharing.
@whengcat (1457)
• Philippines
20 Mar 11
I'm fine with my husband but if only he's a bit more thoughtful or romantic then I'll say he's Ideal. What made me say this? well, in our courtship stage, I never received any flowers or chocolates or any present from him like other girls do. Now that we are married, the only gift I received from him was a wristwatch for my birthday that later I figured out was with my sister-in-law's persuasion. Imagine?....anyway, he always makes me laugh though and I'm sure, I'm the only one for him and that covers all of it, lol!
@flapiz (23151)
• United Kingdom
20 Mar 11
Hey whencat. Thanks for sharing. Hehehe... Mostly boys are not so thoughtful these days, but judging from your story, I can see that you have a happy marriage. And yesit's good to know that you're the only one. :)
@j14344 (43)
• Taiwan
20 Mar 11
For me she must possess the following characteristics:
Sweet and lovable.
She must be good, responsible mom our children
Can do household work though not a must.
Can easy to get along with and lastly
She is God fearing kind.
That's all..Though some character I mentioned is just a second though of mine as long as she is ready to tuckle her responsible and love me wholeheartedly will be fine..
Great day!
@flapiz (23151)
• United Kingdom
20 Mar 11
Well God fearing is definitely a good trait that i left out. Thanks for sharing your thoughts mate. May you find that girl :)