Saturday, April 05, 2003

Well, things are moving right along with the latest match. As to my suspicions, review the info below and ponder whether or not she thinks as I suspect:

"Below are a list of 'Must Haves' and 'Can't Stands'. Review this list carefully and ask yourself honestly: How many of these criteria fit with who I am?

There will be ample time for you to ask for clarification of items and her interpretation. Now's the time to be candid with yourself. If you know that you don't fit with most of her Must Have's and Can't Stands, you should let M. know and end communication now."


Must Haves:
Chemistry...
I must feel deeply in love with and attracted to my partner.
Education...
I must have someone whose educational achievements match my own.
Emotionally Generous...
I must have a partner who enjoys people and is generous with his or her compassion, attention, sympathies and love.
Intellect...
I must have a partner who is bright and can share my understanding of the world as well as enjoy discussing important issues.
Family Life...
I must have a partner who is committed to marriage, home, and family.
Shared Politics...
I must have someone who has political beliefs which are the same or similar to my own.
Spirit of Volunteerism...
I must have a partner who shares my willingness to volunteer and support community and/or social causes.
Parent Care...
I must have someone who is willing to help me take care of my parents, now or when the time comes.
Spiritual Acceptance...
My partner must accept and respect my spiritual beliefs, whether they share them or not.
Responsible...
My partner must be financially responsible.

Can't Stands:
Lying...
I can't stand someone who lies to anyone-especially to me.
Cheating...
I can't stand someone who takes advantage of people.
Anger...
I can't stand someone who can't manage their anger, who yells, or bottles it up inside.
Mean Spirited...
I can't stand someone who has a devious nature and is mean to others.
Boorishness...
I can't stand someone who is inclined to rowdy, vulgar or disrespectful behavior when "having fun."
Drugs...
I can't stand someone who uses illegal recreational drugs.
Racist...
I can't stand someone who believes that any particular ethnic group to which they belong is superior to the rest of humanity.
Addictions...
I can't stand someone who currently suffers from addictions.
Undependable...
I can't stand someone who fails to come through and is unreliable.
Foul Mouthed...
I can't stand someone who swears or uses inappropriate language or humor.

Jeez! You'd think somebody that old would have a better sense of humor.

"I must have someone who has political beliefs which are the same or similar to my own."

This can only be a lefty, or a fundamentalist, and as to;

"I must have a partner who shares my willingness to volunteer and support community and/or social causes."

I don't think so. I just can't manage to work up any sense of white guilt, not with my family history and income. "Social causes" indeed! I'll bet she thinks "reparations" are legitimate demand.

And then there's;

"I must have a partner who is bright and can share my understanding of the world as well as enjoy discussing important issues.

In other words she can't stand any disagreement with, or criticism of her emotionally-based political beliefs. Again, must be a liberal, or a fundamentalist.

(Of course I'm going to respond anyway, because I'm after all rather shallow and without conviction, and I also need some kind of entertainment.)

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