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My Personal Dream Boy Checklist

I decided to develop some better standards when it comes to guys, so here we go.

Allison Bethmann
Oct 01, 2020
Missouri State University
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My Personal Dream Boy Checklist

The qualities are not listed in any order and this is MY checklist. There is nothing wrong with disagreeing with my list. Everyone has their own idealized wishes.

1. Attractiveness

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DON'T HATE ME, OKAY? Attractiveness is not the most important thing, but I still place a little bit of importance on it.

2. Taller than me

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Sticking with the somewhat shallow qualities, I prefer when a guy is taller than me. I just like big, warm hugs. It's comforting.

3. Sense of humor

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I like a guy that can make me smile.

4. Physically affectionate

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I describe myself as a very "cuddly" person. I LOVE hugs, kisses, and cuddles.

5. Patience

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I'm kind of stupid sometimes, so it is very helpful when a guy is patient with me. I have some issues to work through, so they need to be understanding about that.

6. Nice/pretty eyes

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I want eyes that I could get lost in.

7. In shape

man wearing multicolored shorts while exercising on rope inside white roomPhoto by Victor Freitas on Unsplash

Someone that works out sometimes, not a huge, steroid-taking bodybuilder.

8. Career/Job that I can relate to

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Now, they don't need to have a big, fancy salary or anything. I just want to be able to understand them when they talk about work. I want to be able to relate to them in that way.

9. Same "big issue" stances

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We don't need to agree on everything, but we do need to agree on big issue things.

10. Motivated in life

man wearing white top looking at projector graph screenPhoto by Frank Busch on Unsplash

I would go crazy if my significant other just sat around, unmotivated, every day. I need someone that wants something out of life. Someone inspired.

11. Optimistic

woman holding balloonsPhoto by Lidya Nada on Unsplash

I don't want someone that is blindly optimistic, but just someone that can help me see the good in the world.

12. Gentle

6. Be gentle with yourself. Giphy

I suffer from a bit of PTSD, so I need a man that can be gentle with me.

13. Good with kids

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I don't feel the need to biologically have children, but I definitely want to adopt/foster children. I need a man that won't be the dad that my father was.

14. Dog lover

48. PuppiesGiphy

This isn't a requirement, but I have always planned to have dogs in my home.

That concludes my dream boy checklist. Now, if I follow this list, maybe I won't have so many terrible ex boyfriends.

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