leostartingoverSandton, Gauteng South Africa1,685 posts
wikked: I think we can all agree that what we wanted at 20 is not what we may want at 30, is not what we may want at 40...
My question is the longer you remain single, do you find that the "ideals" you once had in mind for your mate begin to dwindle? Does the list get shorter? What about "mistakes" in your past experiences...what you may have made a big deal about back then, no longer seems so important an issue now?
I am not suggesting that your "moral standards" have dropped...but moreso the "needs" in a partner...
Good question. Yes, I think my needs have changed. I think when I was younger I was more drawn to great looking, fun, hunky guys who were slightly wicked and unattainable. It was a challenge for me to try to 'tame' them I guess! Usually there was HUGE chemistry to begin with, which generally burnt out quickly!
These days I would like more of an intellectual equal, nice looking but doesn't have to be a stunner, kind, funny, tolerant, compassionate, a good friend. Obviously there needs to be a spark, but I am learning that a small spark can actually start a fire that burns more steadily and for a longer period...
leostartingover: Good question. Yes, I think my needs have changed. I think when I was younger I was more drawn to great looking, fun, hunky guys who were slightly wicked and unattainable. It was a challenge for me to try to 'tame' them I guess! Usually there was HUGE chemistry to begin with, which generally burnt out quickly!
These days I would like more of an intellectual equal, nice looking but doesn't have to be a stunner, kind, funny, tolerant, compassionate, a good friend. Obviously there needs to be a spark, but I am learning that a small spark can actually start a fire that burns more steadily and for a longer period...
Is this your way of saying you'll finally let me take you out on a date?
wikked: I am not suggesting that your "moral standards" have dropped...but moreso the "needs" in a partner...
What an interesting topic!
My "standards" have not dropped, they have soared
But the expectations, on the other hand, have been adjusted - I now realize what a man cannot give me, for example, or I don't choose only guys who look like Bryan Ferry, LOL....
wikked: I think we can all agree that what we wanted at 20 is not what we may want at 30, is not what we may want at 40...
My question is the longer you remain single, do you find that the "ideals" you once had in mind for your mate begin to dwindle? Does the list get shorter? What about "mistakes" in your past experiences...what you may have made a big deal about back then, no longer seems so important an issue now?
I am not suggesting that your "moral standards" have dropped...but moreso the "needs" in a partner...
For me, as im getting matured mentally, emotionally and physically, my standard has changed, thats for sure....
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If last time when i was younger, i didnt pay attention that much of the person's attitude or if we have chemistry or compatibility becoz when i was younger, i was basing on looking at the outside appearance and not much in the inside.... ...as you know, i was still teenager.... ... ...But as im getting matured emotionally and mentally and maybe due to the experiences in the past, my standard has changed. Im more now in the inside, i mean, the attitude, chemistry, compatibility....and not the outside appearance alone.... ...
Hello everyone and have a nice and blessed day today and in the days ahead..... ... ...God bless us all....
wikked: I think we can all agree that what we wanted at 20 is not what we may want at 30, is not what we may want at 40...
My question is the longer you remain single, do you find that the "ideals" you once had in mind for your mate begin to dwindle? Does the list get shorter? What about "mistakes" in your past experiences...what you may have made a big deal about back then, no longer seems so important an issue now?
I am not suggesting that your "moral standards" have dropped...but moreso the "needs" in a partner...
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My question is the longer you remain single, do you find that the "ideals" you once had in mind for your mate begin to dwindle?
Does the list get shorter? What about "mistakes" in your past experiences...what you may have made a big deal about back then, no longer seems so important an issue now?
I am not suggesting that your "moral standards" have dropped...but moreso the "needs" in a partner...
Good question. Yes, I think my needs have changed. I think when I was younger I was more drawn to great looking, fun, hunky guys who were slightly wicked and unattainable. It was a challenge for me to try to 'tame' them I guess! Usually there was HUGE chemistry to begin with, which generally burnt out quickly!
These days I would like more of an intellectual equal, nice looking but doesn't have to be a stunner, kind, funny, tolerant, compassionate, a good friend. Obviously there needs to be a spark, but I am learning that a small spark can actually start a fire that burns more steadily and for a longer period...