Topic: Are your standards too strict??
TxsGal3333's photo
Sun 04/01/12 11:45 AM
Humm I don't think mine are too high just have not met the right one that can fill them...

I will even date a smoker as long as they understand that they don't light up when in my house, my car and be considerate when around me....

If they are a none drinker they best not frown when I do decide to have a drink from time to time...

I want them to have a mind of their own... and know how to use it....

I'm a planner but will go on a spur of the moment as well... as long as I have at least a couple of hours to get ready well unless I'm already ready then lets go...

I love to talk so yeah they must at least enjoy conversation....

I prefer they like dogs since I have one and she is part of my life...

I do enjoy being around friends and family but like my down time as well...

Ohhh and love a man that enjoys cooking....yeah I cook but come on a man is sexy when in the kitchen...

They must have a sense of humor for laughter is something I do enjoy and must have every day...

Last but least when it comes to the bedroom we both must be satisfied or forget the whole thing ........:thumbsup:

Chemistry is a must the eyes and smile get me every time......bigsmile

If those are too high ohh well I will stay single ....at least I do like me ....

pyxxie13's photo
Sun 04/01/12 11:50 AM

I stopped driving standards years ago, too much clutching. I'm more of an automatic guy these days.


laugh laugh That's hot

machug's photo
Sun 04/01/12 02:06 PM

I stopped driving standards years ago, too much clutching. I'm more of an automatic guy these days.


pffft, Jack! Maybe some of us want a "clutch". rofl :angel:

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Sun 04/01/12 02:22 PM
Edited by Godiva on Sun 04/01/12 02:23 PM
Be able to string together a complete sentence without putting a number anywhere in it or abbreviating impossibly simple words.

Too strict? Maybe.

Saves me headaches? Definitely.

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Sun 04/01/12 02:27 PM

Be able to string together a complete sentence without putting a number anywhere in it or abbreviating impossibly simple words.

Too strict? Maybe.

Saves me headaches? Definitely.


That's asking an awful lot on sites like this. laugh

thatguy2015's photo
Sun 04/01/12 05:42 PM
I'm a pretty simple guy, and I don't think my standards are too high, just very important ones.

-Accept me for me. I have my flaws, I'm only human after all. But if you can't handle me at my worst you don't deserve me at my best.

-Someone that has their own mind, and can think for themselves.

-Someone who has a sense of humor, especially someone who can appreciate my sense of humor, even if she doesn't entirely get it.

-Someone who is supportive of what makes me happy, even if we don't have it in common, she won't put me down for it.

-Someone who does not type in ebonics... That's a huge turn off.
It's "Trying to" not "Tryna" that's just lazy. <<<probably the pickiest one of the list.

Beyond that, I'm not that picky. I have to be attracted to a woman, but I've been attracted to different kinds for different reasons, mentally and physically so it's hard to tell, until something clicks.

But basicly if what she and I are looking for have enough common ground, and it's just straight up and honest with no games or BS, that's all I'm asking for.

andrewzooms's photo
Sun 04/01/12 05:52 PM
I dunno why standards and dating go hand in hand. You get that gut feeling when you know this is not the person you should be dating.

TammyA's photo
Sun 04/01/12 06:02 PM

I dunno why standards and dating go hand in hand. You get that gut feeling when you know this is not the person you should be dating.



If you get a "gut feeling" that you shouldn't be in a particular relationship, then it's probably because of a "standard" you have set. Otherwise, if you have no standards, you'd date anyone and it should work out.

andrewzooms's photo
Sun 04/01/12 06:04 PM


I dunno why standards and dating go hand in hand. You get that gut feeling when you know this is not the person you should be dating.



If you get a "gut feeling" that you shouldn't be in a particular relationship, then it's probably because of a "standard" you have set. Otherwise, if you have no standards, you'd date anyone and it should work out.


Yeah true but it's hard to explain.

TammyA's photo
Sun 04/01/12 06:06 PM



I dunno why standards and dating go hand in hand. You get that gut feeling when you know this is not the person you should be dating.



If you get a "gut feeling" that you shouldn't be in a particular relationship, then it's probably because of a "standard" you have set. Otherwise, if you have no standards, you'd date anyone and it should work out.


Yeah true but it's hard to explain.


I think everyone has standards, some are broader than others.

andrewzooms's photo
Sun 04/01/12 06:08 PM
Yes that is true.

Cheer_up's photo
Sun 04/01/12 06:42 PM
Edited by Cheer_up on Sun 04/01/12 06:44 PM
Well i think when your getting to know a person you both will have standards that may come up out of the blue :) my self i like a lady to be clean in all ways good hygiene and no sexual disease as i even got papers from doctors to prove clean and if she did would be a bonus too cause theres to much crap out there and also i prefer a none smoker but then again i dated smokers to but breath stinks of smoke when kissing lolll and honesty is a must a good loving heart a must a sense of humor is good some smarts too as i know a lot about life and would like her to know at least some :) but i really not to fussy on looks of the lady i care more about the heart :) as looks fade true hearts remain forever cheers :banana:waving :thumbsup:

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Sun 04/01/12 07:13 PM

I know I have some strict ones, like smoking, since I have allergies. But what about you? Have you made your peculiarities so high no man/woman can reach them?what

I perved a couple of women I thought should be having a serious relationship by now just to see what they said. After reading their profiles (unfortunately for me one smoker) I cannot fathom how they can be "available." They both are great sounding, so do you have mental images the guy/gal has to live up to that is not in your profile?frustrated

Just curious, good thing I'm not a cat!laugh


I only have 3 absolute deal-breakers.

No kids.
No drugs.
No alcohol.

Unfortunately, that eliminates 114% of all women in the world. Sad but true.

JERMANICUS's photo
Sun 04/01/12 07:16 PM
Shorter than me and weighs less than me. That's all. I'm 5'8" 175

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Sun 04/01/12 08:13 PM

I only have 3 absolute deal-breakers.

No kids.
No drugs.
No alcohol.

Unfortunately, that eliminates 114% of all women in the world. Sad but true.



Now I know why your a writer and not a mathematician.

JERMANICUS's photo
Sun 04/01/12 08:15 PM
I can be flexible though as long as she's HWP

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Sun 04/01/12 08:15 PM


I only have 3 absolute deal-breakers.

No kids.
No drugs.
No alcohol.

Unfortunately, that eliminates 114% of all women in the world. Sad but true.



Now I know why your a writer and not a mathematician.


Math was never my best subject. I finally realized that, when I was in the 37th grade.


jordan2933's photo
Wed 04/04/12 01:09 PM
HEY TXSGAL3333 IF YOU FIND THAT GUY WILL YOU MAKE SURE HE HAS A TWIN BROTHER FOR ME. THAT SOUND LIKE MY KINDA MAN love

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Wed 04/04/12 01:55 PM
Edited by WholesomeWoman on Wed 04/04/12 01:55 PM

I know I have some strict ones, like smoking, since I have allergies. But what about you? Have you made your peculiarities so high no man/woman can reach them?what

I perved a couple of women I thought should be having a serious relationship by now just to see what they said. After reading their profiles (unfortunately for me one smoker) I cannot fathom how they can be "available." They both are great sounding, so do you have mental images the guy/gal has to live up to that is not in your profile?frustrated

Just curious, good thing I'm not a cat!laugh


I do not know if I have set my standards to high or not in my profile and curious what a man viewing it may think?

Can I get you OldHippie or any other man that is on this thread to check my profile and let me know from a man's point of view if I have or not, thanks, much appreciated!

OldHippie, I do not understand and curious to your last remark ... "good thing I'm not a cat" (?) ... does this mean something to the effect, "Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus" (a book title I heard of but never read)where I believe women are described as cats and men as dogs? I could be mixing the info up here anyway... what did you mean by the last statement? I am not making a funny either, thanks!

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Wed 04/04/12 02:40 PM


I know I have some strict ones, like smoking, since I have allergies. But what about you? Have you made your peculiarities so high no man/woman can reach them?what

I perved a couple of women I thought should be having a serious relationship by now just to see what they said. After reading their profiles (unfortunately for me one smoker) I cannot fathom how they can be "available." They both are great sounding, so do you have mental images the guy/gal has to live up to that is not in your profile?frustrated

Just curious, good thing I'm not a cat!laugh


I do not know if I have set my standards to high or not in my profile and curious what a man viewing it may think?

Can I get you OldHippie or any other man that is on this thread to check my profile and let me know from a man's point of view if I have or not, thanks, much appreciated!

OldHippie, I do not understand and curious to your last remark ... "good thing I'm not a cat" (?) ... does this mean something to the effect, "Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus" (a book title I heard of but never read)where I believe women are described as cats and men as dogs? I could be mixing the info up here anyway... what did you mean by the last statement? I am not making a funny either, thanks!


I'm pretty sure he was referring to "curiosity killed the cat."