What's the MAJOR rule(s) you have for accepting a partner

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14 Apr 2011, 8:34 pm

Must be pleasant to be around.

Must be slow to anger.

Must not be intimidated by me.

Must accept me for who i am.

Must not be intimidated (too much) by my family. Seriously. My last SO was terrified by the mere thought of meeting my family. For six years. What the hell. But I'm from a big family with a lot of strong-minded people who try to live up to their potential, and expect everyone else to do so as well, and we have regular gatherings back at the manor. So, yeah, intimidating, but she has to get over it.

Must be polite to people who don't begin to deserve her respect.

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17 Apr 2011, 3:26 am

Doesn't make me fill out a lengthy application for relationship eligibility... :lol: Moot in my case anyway.

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19 Apr 2011, 10:19 am

used to think i didn't have any rules & that made me different

used to believe in reciprocity but that's too utopian

the truth is, they have to be extremely intelligent to hold my interest

f**ked-up is optional

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19 Apr 2011, 2:19 pm

If a woman wants to get with me, she must not be a bossy and controlling b***h. I had some bad experiences with these type of women, who seem to think that because of my passive exterior I must be easy to control and needy, they get proven wrong quickly and I kick them to the curve. She also can't watch reality tv, that's not entertainment, that's watching talentless awful people tear each other apart for amusement, and if you watch reality tv that tells me your not a good person. I also don't want a manipulative woman that plays head games. Speak true and always be honest, have integrity. I also don't want a woman that acts ghetto( which goes along with the bossy and controlling part). I also want a woman that is concerned with politics,social justice, and community, and not very self centered. And lastly I don't want a woman that drinks to much and does drugs. Thats all I can think of about now.

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19 Apr 2011, 2:27 pm

A lot of the comments people made are pointless generalizations

Im not working but have savings - very intelligent and easy to get along with. Im a healthcare professional and there are few jobs available at the moment.
a female my age +/- 6 years matching this description [and a Christian who follows and lives by what the bible says] would be a great match, working or not.

Probably someone who isn't going to 'throw in the towel' at any opportunity or start shouting over anything minor etc

and non-smoker - someone responsible with money [doesn't get into debt easy or run out of money without good reason]

if you match that description then send me a message on here, I'd be really glad to hear from you

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19 Apr 2011, 4:08 pm

ben10scotland wrote:

A lot of the comments people made are pointless generalizations

Yeah, they are. But this happens every time. People have an unrealistic and counterproductive ideal that they use to define other people. It never works. The comments tell me more about the person commenting than the partners these people want. The negativity and bitterness can really hit you. I suppose there is value in that for singletons seeking to find someone from these pages.

I hope you find your committed Christian nonsmoking woman.

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20 Apr 2011, 4:06 am

dont think an online forum is the place to meet anyone though

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20 Apr 2011, 4:52 am

Markmagnum wrote:

I LOLed. A lot. And not in a good way. :lol:

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20 Apr 2011, 5:14 am

Markmagnum wrote:

God. What have you been watching, then? Reality trailer parks?

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20 Apr 2011, 5:19 am

Markmagnum wrote:

Go buy yourself a barbie doll as your expectations are clearly too high.

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20 Apr 2011, 6:08 am

Bethie wrote:

Markmagnum wrote:

I LOLed. A lot. And not in a good way. :lol:

I LOLed. A little. But in a good way. (Those who watch reality TV really are obsessed by drama, mud-slinging and all that, which are habits and tendencies you'd clearly not want in a partner.)

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20 Apr 2011, 6:28 am

Markmagnum wrote:

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20 Apr 2011, 6:43 am

swbluto wrote:

(Those who watch reality TV really are obsessed by drama, mud-slinging and all that

My 53 year old Southern Methodist retired schoolteacher mother watches Jersey Shore.
I guess she keeps her orange spray-tanning, fake nail-wearing, binge drinking well hidden.

I'm watching Dancing With the Stars at the moment-
undoubtedly I'm actually a professional ballroom dancer in real life.

:roll:

It's effing entertainment. That's like saying those who like comic book-based movies are obsessed with becoming a superhero.
We've reached a pretty pass when we start insulting people based on their TV WATCHING.

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20 Apr 2011, 6:54 am

Bethie wrote:

That's like saying people who watch comic book-based movies are obsessed with becoming a superhero. :roll:

Deep down... they really are. :lol:

(I was joking about the "because you're interested in X, you must be or have characteristics related to X" logic. Personally, I like watching videos of porn but that doesn't mean I like... wait...)

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20 Apr 2011, 6:57 am

swbluto wrote:

Bethie wrote:

That's like saying people who watch comic book-based movies are obsessed with becoming a superhero. :roll:

Deep down... they really are. :lol:

(I was joking about the "because you're interested in X, you must be or have characteristics related to X" logic. Personally, I like watching videos of porn but that doesn't mean I like... wait...)

TMI.

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20 Apr 2011, 6:58 am

OH NOES! The purpose of the internet has been revealed.

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