Wednesday, September 5, 2007

Non negotiables

I was hanging out with a bunch of people from camp last weekend and we got on the topic of characteristics of a perfect boyfriend/girlfriend.
Most people have grown up with the physical picture of the perfect member of the opposite sex engraved into their minds. Mine as a girl was always a tall, blonde, blue eyed surfer guy. Well liked by girls everywhere he would sweep me off of my feet and carry me off into the sunset while all the other girls jealously watched.
This past weekend reaffirmed the traits that I do and do not want in a potential husband. Through friendships and casual dating my idea of a perfect guy has changed dramatically.
I no longer want a guy that all the girls can't keep their hands off. I don't want a guy who is impulsive enough to carry off a random girl into the sunset.
I do however want a guy who has some colour coordination (fashion sense is key). I want a guy who has a strong relationship with God and who can be the spiritual leader in a relationship. I want a guy who is impulsive enough to go on a road trip with a couple hours notice yet not impulsive enough to make a major life decision without thinking and praying about it. I want a guy who is confident but not cocky. I want a guy who can't live without music. I want a guy who can make me laugh until I cry and who thinks that I'm slightly funny too. I want a guy with goals and aspirations in all aspects of his life.
These are some of the important traits that I need in a guy. Non negotioables.
Just thinking about these things really excites me. Because I honestly believe in my heart that God has a guy set aside just for me who has all of these traits.
And I'm going to try my hardest to trust that God will bring him into my life at the perfect time.

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