On November 20th, 2011 my embarrassing single freshman self decided it would be a brilliant idea to tell the Facebook world about my ideal boyfriend just incase the magical love Gods decided to drop my dream man out of Heaven. As I read it 5 years later I can't help but laugh and write how the times have changed. I present to you a comparison: What young and naïve Carly wanted vs. What working professional Carly has learned to want.

2011:

1. Romantic
2. Always honest
3. Smart
4. Someone that would do anything to be my everything
5. Someone my family would love
6. Great athlete
7. Someone that makes me laugh
8. Would love to watch chick flicks with me
9. Supportive
10. faithful
11. Defends me
12. A good teacher
13. Someone that goes out of their way to make me happy
14. Completely honest
15. Doesn’t do drugs
16. Someone my friends love
17. Has to have muscles
18. Would kill a spider for me any day
19. Takes me out to dinner every once in a while
20. Accepts me for who I am
21. Calls/texts me every day to see how I’m doing
22. Let’s me wear his clothes
23. acts as my best friend
24. Surprises me
25. A good listener
26. accepts my past, present and future
27. tolerates everything I do
28. always proud of me
29. thinks I’m the most beautiful girl all the time
30. loves me no matter what

VS.

2016:

1. Gentle
2. Trustworthy
3. Honest
4. Appreciative of my body
5. Strict work ethic
6. Educated
7. Street Smart
8. Accepting of my past
9. Supportive
10. Confident
11. Sassy
12. Intriguing
13. Athletic
14. Cuddly
15. Funny
16. Reliable
17. Family Oriented
18. Outgoing
19. Communicative
20. Head over heels in love