What I Want In A Man, 
Original List   (at age 22)

1. Handsome
2. Charming
3. Financially Successful
4. A Caring Listener
5. Witty
6. In Good Shape
7. Dresses with Style
8. Appreciates the Finer Things
9. Full of Thoughtful Surprises
10. An Imaginative, Romantic Lover



What I Want In A Man, 
Revised List  (at age 32)

1. Nice looking - preferably with 
   hair on his head
2. Opens car doors, holds chairs
3. Has enough money for a nice 
   dinner at restaurant
4. Listens more than he talks
5. Laughs at my jokes at appropriate times
6. Can carry in all the groceries with ease
7. Owns at least one tie
8. Appreciates a good home cooked meal
9. Remembers Birthdays and Anniversaries
10. Seeks romance at least once a week



 What I Want In A Man, 
Revised List  (at age 42)

1. Not too ugly - bald head OK
2. Doesn't drive off until I'm in the car
3. Works steady - splurges on dinner at McDonalds 
   on occasion
4. Nods head at appropriate times when I'm talking
5. Usually remembers the punch lines of jokes
6. Is in good enough shape to rearrange   
   the furniture
7. Usually wears shirt that covers stomach
8. Knows not to buy champagne with screw-top lids
9. Remembers to put the toilet seat lid down
10. Shaves on most weekends
  

 


What I Want In A Man, 
Revised List  (at age 52)

1. Keeps hair in nose and ears trimmed to  
   appropriate length
2. Doesn't belch or scratch in public
3. Doesn't borrow money too often
4. Doesn't nod off to sleep while I'm emoting
5. Doesn't retell same joke too many times
6. Is in good enough shape to get off couch  
   on Weekends
7. Usually wears matching socks and fresh 
   underwear
8. Appreciates a good TV Dinner
9. Remembers your name on occasion
10. Shaves on some weekends



What I Want In A Man, 
Revised List  (at age 62)

1. Doesn't scare small children
2. Remembers where bathroom is
3. Doesn't require much money for upkeep
4. Only snores lightly when awake (LOUDLY 
   when asleep)
5. Forgets why he's laughing
6. Is in good enough shape to stand up  
   by himself
7. Usually wears some clothes
8. Likes soft foods
9. Remembers where he left his teeth
0. Remembers when...



What I Want In A Man, 
Revised List (at age 72)

1. Breathing