Workaholic... I can't stand someone who treats everything in life as secondary to their job.
Lazy... I can't stand someone who likes to spend excessive time sleeping, resting or being a "couch potato."
Worrier... I can't stand someone who easily loses perspective and constantly worries.
Intolerance... While I understand that religious conviction is a positive trait, I can't stand someone who is self-righteous and feels that their particular faith is the only one that matters.
Victim Mentality... While everyone has times of self-pity, I can't stand someone who continually sees himself/herself as a victim.
Grudges... I can't stand someone who has a chip on their shoulder.
Mean Spirited... I can't stand someone who has a devious nature and is mean to others
Boorishness... I can't stand someone who is inclined to rowdy, vulgar or disrespectful behavior when "having fun." (BECAUSE I AM LAME)
Excessive Overweight... I can't stand someone who is overweight.
Gambling... I can't stand someone who gambles.
Drugs... I can't stand someone who uses illegal recreational drugs.
Hypochondriac... I can't stand someone who has a general disposition of sickness and is constantly treating the symptoms of their supposed illness.
Punctuality... I can't stand someone who is always late.
Flirts... I can't stand someone who constantly flirts with the opposite sex.
Racist... I can't stand someone who believes that any particular ethnic group to which they belong is superior to the rest of humanity. (YOU, SIR, ARE A RACIST)
Television Junkie... I can't stand someone who constantly watches television.
Gossip... I can't stand someone who loves to talk about other people. (POT MEET KETTLE)
Pornography... I can't stand someone who views or owns pornography in any form.
Foul Mouthed... I can't stand someone who swears or uses inappropriate language or humor.
Arrogant... I can't stand someone who is obnoxiously cocky.
Infidelity... I can't stand someone who engages in sex outside a committed relationship.
Uninterested... I can't stand someone who does not enjoy having sex on a regular basis.
Sexually Obsessed... I can't stand someone who is sexually obsessive. (HEHEHEHE- THAT IS A WHOLE OTHER SITE)
In my opinion all of these things are not great traits, but I did my best to narrow it down to 10 with the hopes that by not picking "uninterested" I will not end up with someone like that! So for all of my loyal readers out there here is my list (just in case you were interested). Follow these few simple rules and there will be no problem :
1. If I finish my meal there will be no judgment- only props for being a member of the 'clean plate' club and pride that your girl can really pack it away.
2. If you pass gas or belch in the car and you know it is going to stink you must give me a heads up and then roll down the window.
3. I am never hung over—I just have a touch of the stomach flu or maybe a bug or something after going out.
4. I am a really good driver—no, a great driver, so please keep your comments to yourself.
5. The ESPN ticker is NOT a TV show—it is a freaking ticker. I don't have a problem with it but don't front like it counts for "watching tv."
6. I always look cute in the morning.
7. My gut is necessary for the production of babies and not a result of eating at the Olive Garden too much.
8. Please put the toilet seat down when you are finished...people can fall in and get hurt.
9. Maybe I don't use all of the pillows on my bed but I certainly need them all...same goes for the products in the shower.
10. I do not complain, judge, or criticize—I merely make observations coupled with commentary.
11. Henri always comes first.
12. When in doubt, movie quotes always count for witty banter.
Follow these rules and we should be all good!
So after getting past the first four rings of dating hell I was free to start communicating directly with my possible beaus...and it was time to start dating! So now the moment you have all been waiting for...
The First Date:
Blind dating is all about the "stats." It is reminiscent of baseball trading cards; you have your stats and that’s how you decide who you are going to draft. So here goes the first draft pick:
Date #1 Stats:
Name: In an effort to be kind I will just call him #1 (actually fitting here)
Age: 38
Occupation: Commercial Banker
Height: 5'11"
Likes: Who knows
Dislikes: Who cares
Okay so it is time for date one. We decided to meet at the new Clyde's at the Verizon Center at 6:30pm on a Wednesday night. (Side note: This is such a "my mom" thing to do...to refer to something that is no longer new as new simply because it was not there when I moved into the neighborhood. The Clyde's by the Verizon Center will always be the new Clyde's, even when it is old.) So at 6:29 I casually walk up to the restaurant just in case he is waiting outside. I am in jeans and a white top with a black jacket and heels- I will admit it—I look good. I even actually put make-up on for the event (a sure sign that I am invested). So at exactly 6:30pm my mobile rings. Lo and behold it is #1—he is running late and will be there in a few minutes. That's cool with me, BUT it is worth noting for the record that I did choose Punctuality (i.e. I can't stand someone who is always late) as one of the things I can't stand. Guess he did not read closely enough! But charity is my gift so I decide I am willing to over look it this once.