I've (Semi) Escaped "The List"

One of my guiltiest pleasures is reading Cosmo.  But I've been too lazy to hit the bookstore lately (and no, I don't do magazine subscriptions) so I've taken up reading The Frisky everyday instead.  It had an article today titled "Can You Ever Escape "The List"? that got me thinking about my own relationship.  "The List", in case you are wondering, are qualities you are looking for in a potential mate.

(Oh, I have a boyfriend now by the way.  We had "the talk" at the beginning of the month, so it's legit.  So you probably won't be seeing many more blog posts about the funny/creepy emails I get from my online dating account...bummer.) 

Anyways, new boyfriend possesses some qualities I have on my list, like having a steady job, not having kids, being a gentleman, being tall, etc.  But he also possesses a surprising number of qualities that I would have NEVER wanted in a boyfriend, including:

• Collects guns/former member of the NRA
• Big fan of video games
• Drinks a lot
• Smokes cigars (rarely, but still...)
• Eats even unhealthier than I do
• Being a Libertarian
• Owns a Rumba and a billion other gadgets
• Wears t-shirts from strip clubs
• Would rather live in the country than the city
• Dislikes dim sum
• NASCAR and pro wrestling fan
• Firmly believes a woman should change her last name upon marriage
• Perfectly content staying at home and watching reruns of The Office all day

I know, I know...such an utterly superficial list.  But I am absolutely smitten by this guy.  So ladies, ease up on your List...you may be missing out on Mr. Right! 

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