What I look for in a man

Okay guys before you come trying to holla it might be helpful to review this list of my likes and dislikes as far as choosing a mate goes. Maybe I'll print out a copy of this and hand it out when guys at the mall try to holla. If this is you holla at me at karamel76@collegeclub.com.

Not necessarily in order of importance

Age Requirement

between 22 and 27

Personality

Sweet, giving, honest, good sense of humor, intellegent, able to hold a decent conversation, able to deal with my slightly twisted personality, doesn't take himself too seriously, likes to have fun, creative, takes pride in his appearance (but isn't vain), doesn't mind doing stupid little romantic things for me

Appearance

Between 5'5" and 6'1". I don't really like my men too tall. It's inconvenient. (Sorry tall guys, but I can't deal with always straining my neck to see you). Nice smile (men with braces are not excluded because I think braces are sooo cute). Between 155 and 220 lbs. I don't like my men too chunky either. You've got to look like you take care of yourself.

Education

Education is a must. I like a man that's either in college or has finished college already. Or at the very least he has to have undergone some type of formal training or mind expanding activity.

Goals

Having a set of goals for the future is also a must. He's also got to be actively pursuing them. Having dreams is fantastic, but you've got to get started if you want them to ever become a reality.

Faith

Maybe this one should have been listed first. My man has got to have a strong faith in God. Preferably a born again christian. Doesn't mind regular church attendance.

Things I won't tolerate

  • Smoking ANYTHING (i.e cigarettes, marijuana, cigars). I just can't stand being around the smell and if you smoke any of these regularly the smell will be with you.
  • Drug Use
  • Excessive drinking. An ocassional sip socially I'll tolerate, but I can't deal with a lush.
  • Illegal activity. I do not want to be taken down with you because you want to sell drugs, shoplift, peddle stolen goods, or whatever. If that's your trade don't even come my way.
  • Inability to use the English language correctly. I understand using slang and bad grammer around your friends. I do it too. But if that's the best you can do you can keep on walking.
  • Gold Teeth. I understand that this is popular and considered stylish in many southern cities, but I haven't gotten down with that. So if you have some of these I'd appreciate it if you didn't waste my time.

Definite Pluses

The following are not required, but they'll definitely score you a heap of bonus points

  • Likes to shop. I love shopping. It's my favorite pastime. I'd love to have a man who didn't mind sharing this activity. I understand that most men don't share my enthusiasm for this activity. But I'd like to have a man who doesn't mind coming with me occasionally.
  • Likes to cook. I'm not the bomb in the kitchen, although I am starting to dabble in there a little. Since I'm no cook it would be nice to have someone in the relationship who is.
  • Computer literate. I enjoy spending time at a PC and I wouldn't mind having a man who'll email me when we're apart and who knows his way around the internet and understands me when I start talking in computer babble.
  • Knows how to give a massage. There's nothing more relaxing than a full body massage. I'm trying to learn how to give them too so I can return the favor.

    • If this isn't you then I'm sure the right woman for you is out there. I'm just probably not her.