Sunday, August 8, 2004

Dealing with Heart Break...

Remember the Fonz from Happy Days? He had a list of the things he wanted in a woman. I dont remember all of the list, but I do remember the following:

1. High School diploma or equivalency.

2. No mustache.

Funny as it sounds, Fonzi had the right idea. It's bad enough that I am experiencing so much pain in my back and my joints that I am not able to exercise, but if I am sabatoging my diet because of any previous Mr Jerk, I gotta make my lists!

What I dont want in a man:

Acts like a redneck. Acts like a macho man. Looks like a slob. Acts like a slob. Doesnt think. Thinks looking cool is wearing sunglasses indoors, in photographs, and at night. Thinks he's God's gift to women but has no idea what to do with women outside the bedroom. Does drugs, alcohol, and/or smokes. Farts and burps for pleasure and entertainment. Likes to show off.  Has never worked, is not ashamed to be on welfare, and has no shame living off a woman. Eats like a pig and has a big belly. Lies. Has no idea what commitment means. Focuses his world entertaining his friends who are just as clueless as he is. Has no goals or ambitions in life. Is vulgar and uses a lot of profanity, says fuck a lot. Thinks women were created for 5 minutes of pleasure and for free maid service. Never finished high school. Thinks it's sexy to reveal the cleavage in his buttocks. Worships the devil. Thinks killing animals is a sport. Likes to fight. Is into child pornography. Has no problem abusing women and children physically, mentally, sexually, or spiritually.

What I want in a man:

Ability to communicate well with others. Makes me laugh. Is clean-cut and dresses neat enough to be seen with in public. Respects money, makes fairly good money and has a steady income. Intelligent, ability to solve problems. Considerate without being reminded. Faithful and loyal to me, to his family, and to his friends. Has a few good friends who help him up instead of bringing him down. Believes in God and will go to church with me. Makes sure my basic needs are met.Will take time to check my car. Eats fairly healthy and takes care of himself. Picks up after himself and is not afraid of "woman's work." Is individual enough to entertain himself with his hobbies. Is a good fisherman. Supports my individuality and space. Likes to cook and help in the kitchen. Likes to dance with me. Sends me flowers just because. Likes to cuddle on the sofa. Satisfies me in and out of bed. Can be loving and romantic. Ability to apologize and admit he is wrong when he is at fault. Respects me for who I am.

OK... next... Take list number 1/ What I dont want... and burn it. Take list number 2/ What I want in a man... fold it up, put it in a red box, and place it somewhere in my bedroom where I can look at it again when I meet the next potential partner...

Getting back on track. I plan to do a liquid fast today. So far so good. Hope I can make it through the day...

I call upon the strength of God and the strength of my mind and of my spirit. Strength flows through my body. Power flows through my body. It purges and purifies all that is harmful. It fills every cell of my body with radiant health. Strength and beauty shine through me. I honor my body. I shape my body. I nourish my body with good food and good thoughts and stay away from foods where fat and sugar play. My mind and my body are in harmony and I am whole and healthy.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

{{{{{Win}}}}}  it is a valuable task to list the pros and cons  wants and don't wants.  I forget how sometimes you need to look at things (relationships)  in black and white instead of seeing them with your heart. Thank you for sharing yourself with us {{{{{Winn}}}}}

Love,
Vivian

Anonymous said...

Hi Win,
I loved this journal entry. It sounds exactly like me. I am single and am asked all the time what I am looking for in a man. I could have written the same list for what I am looking for and what I don't want. It sounds like you and I have dated the same people in the past.
Kathy