OK, this is a joke. But the more … let’s say, more mature ones of you out there will definitely appreciate it…
(And apologies in advance for some gender stereotypes in the name of fun!)
What I Want In A Man!
Original List : age (20 something)
1. Handsome
2. Charming
3. Financially successful
4. A caring listener
5. Witty
6. In good shape
7. Dresses with style
8. Appreciates the finer things
9. Full of thoughtful surprises
Revised List (age 32)
1. Nice looking
2. Opens car doors, holds chairs
3. Has enough money for a nice dinner
4. Listens more than talks
5. Laughs at my jokes
6. Carries bags of groceries with ease
7. Owns at least one tie
8. Appreciates a good home-cooked meal
9. Remembers birthdays and anniversaries
Revised List (age 42)
1. Not too ugly
2. Doesn’t drive off until I’m in the car
3. Works steadily – splurges on dinner out occasionally
4. Nods head when I’m talking
5. Usually remembers punch lines of jokes
6. Is in good enough shape to rearrange the furniture
7. Wears a shirt that covers his stomach
8. Knows not to buy champagne with screw-top lids
9. Remembers to put the toilet seat down
10. Shaves most weekends
Revised List (age 52)
1. Keeps hair in nose and ears trimmed
2. Doesn’t belch or scratch in public
3. Can tow a Caravan
4. Can cook a BBQ
5. Doesn’t re-tell the same joke too many times
6. Appreciates a good TV dinner
7. Contributes to housework
Revised List (age 62)
1. Doesn’t scare small children
2. Remembers where I have put things
3. Can still tow a van without causing chaos on the road
4. Only snores lightly when asleep
5. Remembers why he’s laughing
6. Is in good enough shape to stand up by himself
7. Usually wears some clothes
8. Doesn’t notice my facial hair and wrinkles
9. Remembers where he left his teeth
10. Stops trying to tell jokes
Revised List (age 72)
1. Breathing.
2. Doesn’t miss the toilet.
3. Remembers where we both live.
