Too Much?
Ok, poor me I’m going to whine for a post so avert your eyes!! Yes you, look away! Ldbug is going to talk about *gasp* wanting a boyfriend. I know, I know, I’m much too cool for this, but even amazing women like me stumble from time to time.
So, what I’m wondering is: am I asking too much?
What I want in a guy
1. Older than me, by even a day, it doesn’t matter, I hate feeling old. But not too old mind you, because that would just be creepy. So we’re looking at an age range of 28 – 35 or so.
2. Not allergic to cats.
3. Actually reads books from time to time.
4. Taller than me, I’m 5’3’’ so I don’t think that’s unrealistic...
5. Is not adverse to going for a run now and then.
6. Has some sort of college degree. The ex didn’t have one and, while it never bothered me, it certainly bothered him. So, to avoid the whole ego thing...
7. Has a job.
What I am surrounded by
1. >25
2. Breaks out in hives
3. Has trouble deciphering Charlie Brown cartoons
4. Hobbit
5. Out of breath putting on his hobbit shoes
6. Is still in college
7. ??
Again I mutter, am I asking too much? How exactly is it that all the women here are fabulous and all the men are prematurely balding hobbits who collect comic books? Is it so unrealistic to think that somewhere in a city of 8 million people there is a 28-35 year old, over 5'3'', educated, employed, single man? And if there are some of these, where exactly do they hide out? Gad, seriously, they aren't in Brooklyn, they aren't in Manhatten, they aren't in The Bronx, they aren't in Connecticut, and I didn't even spot one in Rhode Island. I know, I've looked.
So, what I’m wondering is: am I asking too much?
What I want in a guy
1. Older than me, by even a day, it doesn’t matter, I hate feeling old. But not too old mind you, because that would just be creepy. So we’re looking at an age range of 28 – 35 or so.
2. Not allergic to cats.
3. Actually reads books from time to time.
4. Taller than me, I’m 5’3’’ so I don’t think that’s unrealistic...
5. Is not adverse to going for a run now and then.
6. Has some sort of college degree. The ex didn’t have one and, while it never bothered me, it certainly bothered him. So, to avoid the whole ego thing...
7. Has a job.
What I am surrounded by
1. >25
2. Breaks out in hives
3. Has trouble deciphering Charlie Brown cartoons
4. Hobbit
5. Out of breath putting on his hobbit shoes
6. Is still in college
7. ??
Again I mutter, am I asking too much? How exactly is it that all the women here are fabulous and all the men are prematurely balding hobbits who collect comic books? Is it so unrealistic to think that somewhere in a city of 8 million people there is a 28-35 year old, over 5'3'', educated, employed, single man? And if there are some of these, where exactly do they hide out? Gad, seriously, they aren't in Brooklyn, they aren't in Manhatten, they aren't in The Bronx, they aren't in Connecticut, and I didn't even spot one in Rhode Island. I know, I've looked.
posted by ldbug at Thursday, November 02, 2006
27 Comments:
Men have become emotionally stunted. True. Watch Fight Club again, and you'll know it's right. I don't think you're asking too much, though. But, just so you know, some of us without college degrees really don't care that we don't have one, so it need not be an issue. Good luck!
Maybe you'll find Mr.Right after your move in January...It took me 2 back marriages to find my guy. While my Hubby doesn't have a college degree, he truly is one of the most intellegent people that I have ever met. He can hold up his end of a conversation with anyone and seems to know a little bit about everything. Hubby #2 was a moron. I had to explain everything to him. Comics, tv shows, it was endless...
Hubby and I found each other when I was 32, and he was 31...Maybe you'll find Mr.RightNOW and some havesome fun..Sometimes it takes awhile...
* - Yeah? I guess I'm just jaded because ex made such a huge deal out of it. He'd make me feel bad for having a degree. I mean, shit, I worked three jobs at a time to get myself through school, but somehow that made me 'fat' and 'lazy' and 'stuck-up.' Maybe I just need a guy without an ego;-)
Life- 31, huh? Good! That means I've got some time to go a-hunting!!
And seriously, it's not that my ex was stupid, I could care less that he didn't have a college degree. I was proud that he wanted to be a cop. HE had a problem with me, though. I mean, what? Is this the freakin '50s? I think NOT!!!!
Too bad that some people are like that. Between you and me, my Hubby had a hard time when he got laid off and I had to go to work. He was very resentful of me, which made no sense at all. I was babysitting 14 hrs a day, taking care of my own 3, making supper for both families, and drum roll please....making $50 a day. I thought that I had fallen into some 50's nightmare. Some guys just have fragile egos. Once were over the hump and I was able to quit that 'job' things were better.
Go figure.
Hubby is 9 months younger than me, too. Doesn't matter to me. He keeps reminding me that at one point I was twice his age.
Yeah, screw the '50s!
I have no idea why I'm fanatical about the older than me thing. Actually, my roommate thinks it's because I'm the oldest sibling and so I just like being young in relationships?
Hobbits don't wear shoes...
and I like a bald man, don't rule out bald...it is beautiful...it is. Besides, you can't find a boyfriend before you move, can you? It makes things all "different."
Hmmm...Every guy that I have been serious has been younger than me. From as little as a few months to 4 1/2 yrs.....Both of my ex hubby's are younger..#1 is 2+ yrs younger, and #2 is nearly 5 yrs younger. THAT was a disaster. Was there an age difference with your parents? Maybe you're on to something with the older sibling thing...
Dilling- good point! I forgot!:-)
My roommate's into the bald men, like Harry from Sex in the City. Can't say as it works for me, though..
Yeah, I know I shouldn't worry about it 'cos I will be moving. It'd be total fate, though if I met a Brit about to head home...
Life- My parents are actually only 6 months appart in age, my dad in March, my mom in Sept. I really think it may be the sibling thing now that I'm thinking about it..
nothing shameful in knowing what you want! seriously. if you didnt... *shudders*
this is a reasonable list! so... moving to london soon, gonna find a non-hobbitt tycoon!!!!! (did you ever listen to frank zappa?)
i have a cousin in Brooklyn. But you left one thing off your list, he plays for the other team. But.. he may know some single hetro/metro guys!
just let me know and i will put you in touch with him.
word verification: hwmunqmh yea. thats a mood word right there!
huh huh huh
:)
>:P
Hey Tidy, how you doin?
Thanks, Mel!
Yeah hoping for non-hobbity types over the pond;-)
If you can hop across the border to Montreal I can set you up with my oldest Nephew. A tiny bit younger than you want, but 6", disgustingly fit, fluent in French and Enlgish, when he gets back from grape picking in France is starting off his post grade degree in Optomology, and currently single.
You're just looking in the wrong country dear...
Oooh! It was looking promising there for a minute, right up until the Cat thing.
Dreadful creatures.
Boy - yup I figured out I was looking in the wrong place;-)
Angry - Hey now, my cat is to coolest! He fetches, drinks out of the toilet..and yes, he is a cat!
Any good offers yet?
I like Hobbits, but I couldn't eat a whole one.
I swear there is a cave someplace with all of the eligible men tucked away for posterity sake. I have yet to find its location :-)
Simon - Yum, Hobbit-pie..
Molly - And you know the women who have found it refuse to let that kind of information out to the rest of us poor souls! ;-)
To be fair...Peanuts is one of the most complex of Sunday comic strips... ;)
Steve~
Ah but very vintage! ;-)
Now hang on, I fit all your criteria for a chap. Its just that I am thinning a bit on top.
Oh and I am married
and erm......I live thousands of miles away.
Ah, well, Ranter, I think the whole married thing is definitely an issue!! ;-)
It is so freaking hard to find someone that fits that criteria. I have very similiar criteria and they don't exist. Not in Ontario anyways. i think once you move maybe you'll find someone. With a very nice accent.
Ah yes the accent;-)
i'd be glad to help out on the boyfriend thing, unfortunately i really AM allergic to cats. and my dog too, but she is so sweet and ladylike, (she raised herself this way, it wasn't from me knowing how to teach her) that there is no way i'd let someone else have her. great blog, by the way!
Thanks Hank!
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