Heh. I KNEW that LISTS were important to those who take dating seriously. I got this from a Boston Globe dating section. And it makes me want to HURL.

Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to choose what you want in a partner and get it, like ordering food in a restaurant? “I’ll take one caring person who is ready to have a long-term relationship and wants to cherish me. And can I have a side of a large bank account, please, and I’ll finish with a sports fan who’s athletic. Hmm, what do I want to drink? How about a pint of likes to travel. Thanks, and oh, I’m kind of in a hurry so can you ask the chef to put in my order ASAP?”

Notice the bank account always seems to get a mention?

When you eat out, you read the menu, get clear about what you want, then order it. Magically, it comes to you. What if you could do the same when it comes to choosing a good partner for yourself?

Do we see where this is heading???

My method of making lists and interviewing allows you to get clear about what you want in a partner, then exercise your power of choice to have what you want. It’s simple and the results can be stunning. Thousands of women have already used this system to have what they want with a man.

Oh pUleeze. Seriously? Power of choice via a notebook. I guess this would be for those who are dating many people at the same time? Afterall, they might get Robert confused with Raymond, right?

The list titles:
List #1: The Six “Musts”
Your “musts” are the deal breakers — you know what they are. If you wouldn’t break up with someone because of it, it’s not a “must.”

List #2: The Ten “Very Importants”
…Or it may be very important that he has a college degree. But if he is highly articulate, well-read, and educated, it may not matter that he doesn’t have a BA.

List #3: The Six “Must Nots”
The six “must nots” highlight your pitfalls.

List #4: Unlimited “Wouldn’t It Be Nice If….”
This list is for all the attributes you’d enjoy a partner having, but that are not deal breakers, pitfalls, or very important. They’re the “extras,” the icing on the cake.

List #5: Envisioning Five Scenarios
Envisioning means putting forth a picture of how you’d like your relationship to be. Make a list of five scenarios or situations you’d like to share with a partner.

I’m confused already. Too many lists with too many….expectations and rules and requirements. This is the liberal vison of chosing a partner for life I think. Over regulated and overdone.

But the best part is this: The Interview.

How to Interview a Potential Partner

Interviewing is a way to discover how a potential partner fits in with what you want. It doesn’t mean sitting them down and going through your lists on the first date. That would surely scare anyone off! It does mean keeping your lists in mind as you go out on a date and steering the conversation toward topics that are important to you.

For effective interviewing:

1. Buy a notebook to record your dating experiences.

2. Make your five lists.

3. Read your lists before you go out with someone.

4. Put your lists and notebook where you’ll land when you come home.

5. While you’re out, be observant. Notice how your date acts and what he or she says. Ask a lot of questions and steer the conversation toward subjects you want to find out about, and don’t forget to have fun!

6. When you get home, record your impressions in your notebook. Write as many details as you can remember as objectively as you can. If you find the person appealing, remember to stay awake to your lists.

7. Check what you know about the person compared to your six “musts.” You will come up with one of three conclusions:

a.) He or she fits all six. In that case, refer to your “very importants” and “must nots.” If the person is not your type but has all six “musts,” give him or her a chance and go out with them again.

b.) He or she doesn’t fit all six. Do not go out with that person again.

c.) You don’t have enough information and need to go out with him or her once or twice more to see how it fits for you.

8. Check your other lists.

9. Read your lists daily, at a time when you’re relaxed and can let them sink in.

10. Expect to meet him or her, knowing they’ll come into your life. Keep your heart open.

So get out your notes and record your results of this date. Did you ask the right questions? Did you get answers? And you believe
them? Are you DUMB or what????

I don’t mean to bash the lady who wrote this. She’s probably a lot smarter than I am when it comes to this stuff.

But give me a fucking beer right now. This is the scenerio I would hate to think of being a part of…a victim of…if I knew someone was keeping me and my views of life in a notebook…I would end that relationship in about a second. Keeping lists is for dorks.
Checking lists is for geeks. Having lists in the first place is for nerds. Fuck this bulloney. Just go out on your dates
and have fun, and eventually you’ll find the person you’re looking for. Why make it difficult and complicated and so full of…bullshit like this?

Since I know that no one in their right mind would ever mention their little book, I guess one of my “Must Knows” right off the bat would be: ARE YOU TAKING NOTES???

If the answer is YES: See yah. And I would walk off slamming the door behind me.