What I Want in a Man (as you grow older)

- What I Want In A Man, Original List ... (When in school) 
1. Handsome 
2. Charming 
3. Financially Successful 
4. A Caring Listener 
5. Witty 
6. In Good Shape 
7. Dresses with Style 
8. Appreciates the Finer Things 
9. Full of Thoughtful Surprises 
10. An Imaginative, Romantic Lover 


- What I Want In A Man, Revised List ....... (Post Marriage Years) 
1. Nice Looking - preferably with hair on his head 
2. Opens car doors, holds chairs 
3. Has enough money for a nice dinner at restaurant 
4. Listens more than he talks 
5. Laughs at my jokes at appropriate times 
6. Can carry in all the groceries with ease 
7. Owns at least one tie 
8. Appreciates a good home cooked meal 
9. Remembers Birthdays and Anniversaries 
10. Seeks romance at least once a week 


- What I Want In A Man, Revised List ... (Menopausal years) 
1. Not too ugly - bald head OK 
2. Doesn't drive off [until I'm in the car] 
3. Works steady - splurges on dinner at McDonalds 
4. Nods head at appropriate times when I'm talking 
5. Usually remembers the punch lines of jokes 
6. Is in good enough shape to rearrange the furniture 
7. Usually wears shirt that covers stomach 
8. Knows not to buy champagne with screw top lids 
9. Remembers to put the toilet seat lid down 
10. Shaves on most weekends 


- What I Want In A Man, Revised List ... (Circa Retirement ) 
1. Keeps hair in nose and ears trimmed to appropriate length 
2. Doesn't belch or scratch in public 
3. Doesn't borrow money too often 
4. Doesn't nod off to sleep while I'm emoting 
5. Doesn't retell same joke too many times 
6. Is in good enough shape to get off couch on Weekends 
7. Usually wears matching socks and fresh underwear 
8. Appreciates a good TV Dinner 
9. Remembers your name on occasion 
10. Shaves on some weekends 


- What I Want In A Man, Revised List ... (Golden Years) 
1. Doesn't scare small children 
2. Remembers where bathroom is 
3. Doesn't require much money for upkeep 
4. Only snores lightly when awake 
5. Doesn't forget why he's laughing 
6. Is in good enough shape to stand up by himself 
7. Usually wears some clothes 
8. Likes soft foods 
9. Remembers where he left his teeth 
10. Remembers when.. [it used to be monthly] 


- What I Want In A Man, Revised List ... (80 Years +) 
1. Breathing