I agree with Narn on this one. I have tried to keep my mind focused on the ONE must have - that he be a christian, and someone who truly loves the Lord. But as for anything else, I am leaving it totally up to God to decide who he brings into my life - so its not like I'm grading men I meet saying "ok he's a maybe," "definatly not!" "perhaps." Its not only not fair to the men, but its distracting. I look at the ppl I meet, and try to see them as potential friends. Anything after that is always and completely up to God. I think you agree MusicalMe...and I totally understand where you are coming from as in you've dated other men, but now know what you definatly don't want, right? And there is nothing wrong with having a preference. Thats why maybe, some of us will remain listless
and others will know a bit more clearly what they would like and what they wouldn't. There really is nothing wrong with dreaming a bit - but always remember to keep your mind and heart open. You never know when God will bring someone along that maybe you wont think of like that at first, until God begins to work in your heart.
Some ppl may prefer similar likes and passions, maybe it makes it easier to relate and understand one another - others may see the true beauty in being a complete individual, and having someone else different in likes and dislikes is a good thing. As long as you have the number ONE passion right - God, and you put him first, and if the relationship is his will, he will help you through all the other perks and annoyances lol
I guess what I'm saying is to each his/her own. If you feel like you've experienced certain things, and you know they weren't positive - then its natural to know what you would like to find. And I think thats more what MusicalMe is getting at, not so much that you like the same things or that you have to be this or this or this..... I think maybe she just has a clearer picture of what she thinks the Lord would want in her life. It's for her to know
As for the other perks
lol sometimes its fun to think about it all and dream it up - like i said above, just remember to keep your heart open for God's work.
I for one, have two preferences lol that he be a Christian for sure, and he for sure must be taller than me
ok sorry for writing so much... hope you don't mind I used you're thoughts and added some of my own MusicalMe and Narn
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