20 Qualities A Man Should Have to Date Brittany (circa 2008)

So my friend Paul sent me an email of a document I emailed him in 2008 about the top qualities I needed in a man! The amusing thing is everyone I've dated since then has had almost none of these. Ha! After reading it over I've decided it's time to go back to this list! I used to have a list of 100 qualities back in the day but decided that was too intense. Perhaps this is why I'm single. Oh wells! Here's the list.

20 Qualities a Man must have to date Brittany
1. At LEAST 6’1 – I must be able to wear the occasional 4 inch heel and still not be taller than him!
2. Honest- no time for liars!
3. Adores Me- this is more of the boy needs to understand how incredibly lucky he is to have an awesome person like me in his life, and should do things every day to show me he knows this!
4. Has a Career/Education- These are interchangeable considering sometimes you can have a wonderful career without an education but either way. He either must be college educated with a goal for a wonderful career or has a wonderful career. Preferably high paying
5. Personality- A MUST! No time for losers who are wack. Must have a great personality
6. Funny- its always great when a guy makes you laugh
7. Intelligent- knows what he’s talking about, knows current events, in general can argue with someone without sounding like an idiot
8. Not too emotional- I don’t like feelings. They annoy me. But this must not interfere with number 3!
9. Doesn’t Smoke or Do drugs- NO exceptions ever
10. Has goals in life!- not a bum and not content to do nothing
11. Understands I am sassy and does not spend all day whining about it. Accepts it and moves on. In fact grows to love the sass! Never sasses me!
12. Attractive- not necessarily David Beckham even though that couldn’t hurt! But nice looks!
13. Teeth- VERY VERY IMPORTANT cannot handle messed up grills
14. Has a 5 year plan- This is important! Because a man with a plan has his shit together!
15. Good relationship with his family- This also goes along with good relationship with the women in his life
16. Not violent- NO time for psychos! However should be able to defend my honor if the situation ever arises
17. NO kids- I’m not trying to be a step mom. Dizzuh!
18. Not too big on PDA yet does the occasional hand hold or hug in public. But no groping/making out. Uncalled for that is!
19. Understands my friends are important- This is big! He should try and make an attempt to get to know my friends and be a part of that part of my life! Should also respect the need to hangout with the girls!
20. FINALLY Enjoys LAVISHING me with ATTENTION!- This may come in the form of constant texts, emails, im’s or gifts dates Louis Vuitton etc…

* Post script! No boy shall even be considered worthy of getting my number without 15 of the qualities from the list. To be in serious consideration for dating he must have the 15 qualities and actively pursuing ways to obtain the other 5. For immediate dating opportunities he should have 18 of the qualities and be actively pursing ways to obtain the last 2. To be Mr. Right he must have all 20!


Oh the things we do when we're young! I love this.