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10 Apr 2011, 10:51 pm

My major rule is if any possible children are (probably) going to "turn out okay" in life.

If the person is unsuccessful, in any 'significant way', then I instantly reject them as a potential romantic partner. Reason being that if the person gets accidentally pregnant, I don't want to burden anyone with loser children (Especially not me and my wallet.).

[Btw, I'm actually serious about that, though "the way I put it" was comically intended. :wink:]



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11 Apr 2011, 4:55 am

There's a list of what people want/require in a partner a few pages back.



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11 Apr 2011, 4:59 am

I'm not sure what you mean or whether you're taking the piss.



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11 Apr 2011, 6:32 am

my main rule would be to avoid right-wingers.



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11 Apr 2011, 7:14 am

No smoking, excessive drinking or (excessive) use of illegal drugs

Personalities compatible.


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11 Apr 2011, 10:19 am

Someone who likes me, isn't an extremist (i.e. willing to come to an actual compromise, instead of just thinking of "compromise" as "me giving up every thing for her"), and doesn't find me boring. The latter one is the hardest, since I actually am pretty boring by most standards...



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11 Apr 2011, 12:01 pm

No fatties or poor people. They're gross and stuff.



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11 Apr 2011, 12:02 pm

1. Wants a family
2. Not asexual
3. Likes to travel


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11 Apr 2011, 12:04 pm

I don't have any rules. Beggars can't be choosers.



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11 Apr 2011, 12:10 pm

That I must actually like her, and its mutual.



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11 Apr 2011, 12:31 pm

Can't be bi-sexual
Wants to get married
Preferably not already have kids (Might make an exception if I think she is 'the one' but would like to start a family from scratch)


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11 Apr 2011, 12:58 pm

jamieboy wrote:
I don't have any rules. Beggars can't be choosers.


Unless they'd rather be choosers than hook up frequently.

I'd say she has to be intelligent and attractive and have decent music taste. Those are the only requirements, but obviously I'd prefer someone unique and eccentric.



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11 Apr 2011, 11:08 pm

Only rule I have is that I will not have gay sex with a guy but I'm thinking about giving that rule up because sexual gay guys are the only people interested in me


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12 Apr 2011, 12:00 am

Biggest rule: no controlling behaviour. I don't tell people what to do, and if they attempt to pull that crap with me, I will leave.


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12 Apr 2011, 12:55 am

The number one rule for me is that they have to be a good-hearted person.


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12 Apr 2011, 2:21 am

Unconventional.


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