Good on paper - Day 4

Date: 2010-08-06, 12:31PM CDT
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I read the results of a survey, probably ten years ago now, but it's always stuck with me. They asked a group of single women what their most important criteria was in terms of dating. The huge majority of eligible women responded either that they were looking for someone tall, or someone with a good sense of humor.

I am 6'6" and I call shenanigans. I don't really hold the lie against anyone, and I don't think a group of young single men would give a more honest answer. And if they did, I'm pretty sure womankind (and most men worth talking to) would be horrified and disgusted by the response. I'm not being a prude; I'm just saying, dudes are gross as often as not.

Now, the odd thing is that those answers aren't even indicative of some lofty ideals. Looking for a tall guy is still shallow, but somehow doesn't seem as petty as saying you want a guy with good hair. Nonetheless, they both seem like pleasant and harmless enough criteria. If someone asks what your boyfriend is like, you feel good about saying, "He's pretty tall, and he's really funny."

So anyway, here's a bunch more stuff that, in my experience, aren't actually things girls are looking for, but sound good on paper.

- I cook. Pretty well. Vegetarian if you want, though it's not a specialty.

- Dogs and babies all like me instantly. Cats, too, but I don't really care whether cats like me or not.

- I don't really care about cars as a hobby, but I can change a tire or even a serpentine belt if I have to.

- I have a lovely singing voice. Drunk women in karaoke bars across the metro agree.

- I can quote poetry if you're into that sort of thing. I mean, I'd prefer if you weren't, but I went to college and stuff.

So, yeah. There's that, at least.

Hi, I'm Dan. I'm probably free this Friday.

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