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draedrae 75F
268 posts
9/23/2007 10:37 am

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9/27/2007 4:36 pm
My Favorite Type of Man

Apostle2day got me thinking and when the machine ate my post I decided to blog my response over here. Thanks to you, Apostle! His survey here: Ladies OnlyWhat Is Your Favorite Type of Man .

I like…
    A man who is honest with himself and others about who he is and what he wants, who lets people know the real *him,* even in his weaknesses.

    A man who enjoys life and the simple things, who appreciates what we have and do.

    A man who cares about others, really likes to be a blessing, and takes more pleasure out of giving than getting.

    A man who has a fire for God in His belly and is not ashamed to pursue Him openly and imperfectly, a man after God’s own heart, like David.

    A man who laughs out loud and lives life joyfully, who gives a smile for the good even in the midst of the bad.

    A man who doesn't let feeling badly keep him down.

    A man who notices what I like and how I’m doing and cares about it.

    A man who doesn’t always try to fix me.

    A who is able to cry and doesn’t mind letting me see it.

    A man who will let me love him and bring enjoyment to him in large and small ways.

    A man who enjoys giving and receiving a simple touch or hug and who loves to go after physical intimacy, too, in the correct setting (marriage).

    A man who appreciates the life in my eyes, the warmth in my smile and the love in my actions more than how I match up to his mental picture of an attractive woman, who loves me for who I am more than how well I fit the image of what he *wants.*

    A man who doesn’t mind working and accepting responsibility, even when it falls on him unfairly.

    A man who lets others lead in their own areas of responsibility, and lets them fail without condemnation.

    A man who looks up and not back.

    A man who doesn't make excuses, who doesn't cast blame.

    A man who seeks God first ‒ even ahead of me, LOL ‒ a man who gives God and His Word the first place in his life.

    A man who is a doer of the Word and not a hearer only.

    A man who loves mountains and seas, hiking and sitting still, fishing and drifting in the boat, , animals, old people and people who are *different,* getting out and staying home.

    A man who enjoys taking the long way home and exploring new territory.

    A man who needs time alone but some time alone with me and with others as well.

    A man who never meets a stranger but sees all as potential friends, loved of God.

    A man who likes learning new things but doesn't make a god of it or get into pride.

    A man who is diligent, but open when he is not.

    A man who never complains about the food I fix or the housework I do or don’t do, and isn’t afraid to bring up his own special requests, too.

    A man who helps, who doesn’t leave all the *house* things to me, and who lets me help him with his things.

    A man who knows how and when to follow as well as lead.

    A man who appreciates the efforts I put into my appearance and into pleasing him generally but who doesn’t expect me to live my life around him.

    A man who doesn’t deceive himself or others about who he is, what he is doing, or how hard he is pursuing his goals.

    A man who dreams, believes in his dreams and works toward them.

    A man who wants me to dream big and live them.

    A man who treats people with respect no matter how they act or what his relationship is with them.

    A man who lives by the Word of God and not bread alone.

    A man who doesn't obsess over his own shortcomings.

    A man who lives by faith even when he doesn’t *have to* and walks in the spirit even when he doesn’t feel like it.

    A man who wants God’s will for his life more than his own.

    Most importantly... A man who is NOT these things but sees the great value in them and is striving to be this type man with God’s help.

By the way, I like women with these same characteristics (but not to marry, LOL!).

What do you like?
MRAUTHOR2000 49M
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9/23/2007 11:26 am

 Amen my loving sister & friend of christ great post.May blessing come into your life.
JERRY PETTY AKA MRAUTHOR2000


serannade
(Netty ) 60F

9/23/2007 5:15 pm

 This all sounds pretty good to me Drae, Only problem is, when i finally find that man after years of heartache and overcoming...... I might drop dead of shock and never have the chance.......
I really like the list.........


Netty

Lying in bed would be a truely supreme experience if only I had a coloured pencil long enough to draw on the ceiling


draedrae 75F

9/23/2007 5:43 pm

 Thank you brother! I really appreciate that! And so glad you are still here. I love you, brother.


draedrae 75F

9/23/2007 7:39 pm
    Quoting  :
LOL Banjo! How did I forget the cooking part??? When you find him, ask him if he has a brother (in Christ) for me!


draedrae 75F

9/23/2007 7:41 pm

 oh yah, Netty - these guys have just been asking what type of man do we *like* but they never specified that he had to exist! Love your GKC quote!


draedrae 75F

9/23/2007 7:45 pm
    Quoting  :
hehehehe - so, you think we got across the idea that *big biceps* and *let you hold the remote sometimes* are not our top qualifications in the ideal mate?

of course this is the person I aspire to be as well...

I'm so glad we don't have to hold our mouth right all the time!


levs_514
(levi Nuas) 62F
1412 posts
9/24/2007 8:45 am

 Aside from those qualifications, I also like to find a man who knows when his turn to wash the dishes, without being told.
" We are fearfully and wonderfully made." Psalm 139:14a


Italian_sister
(Pat I) 71F
1788 posts
9/24/2007 2:03 pm

 Good list! Is there a way to send it to every single man here at BC?


_Frazzie 52F

9/24/2007 3:13 pm

 DO guys like that exist? Or have I been on the vimto again?


draedrae 75F

9/27/2007 4:32 pm
    Quoting levs_514:
    Aside from those qualifications, I also like to find a man who knows when his turn to wash the dishes, without being told.
Ah, levs - without being told??? My mother used to say that the person carrying the responsibility for a task was not the one who does it but the one who decides when it needs to be done. She used mopping the kitchen floor for an example. You are so right - being willing to help occasionally *when asked* is a mere drop in the bucket to being willing to take responsibility for noticing the dishes, laundry, bills, etc. are piling up and your assistance is appropriate - without being asked. Now we're talking! THAT would really be a man! LOL - too bad there aren't any guys (I'm guessing) reading this thread.... THANKS!


draedrae 75F

9/27/2007 4:34 pm
    Quoting Italian_sister:
    Good list! Is there a way to send it to every single man here at BC?
lol, Italian SIS - maybe BC should put it in their welcome, or *warning* packet when they sign up. Or maybe we should not only be praying over these things but pull out the list and discuss it with any guys we can have a reasonable discussion with. Not forgetting, of course, that few women measure up to these stellar standards, and certainly not me.

What I have gotten out of these threads is that women and men have their eyes on totally different things.


draedrae 75F

9/27/2007 4:36 pm
    Quoting _Frazzie:
    DO guys like that exist? Or have I been on the vimto again?
Frazzie, I doubt they do but I'm looking for one who at least thinks that is the kind of guy HE wants to be and is working toward it. I fall so far short myself of these kinds of things I think I better get back to working on me and praying for them - being content (as Paul said) in every circumstance.




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