# Describe your perfect mate **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [November 11, 2005, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-your-perfect-mate/330595 "2005-11-11T17:50:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2005, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-your-perfect-mate/330595/21 "2005-11-12T01:22:47Z")
I am not dating or looking for someone but I just had to put in my two cents for **Sunspace**. I’ve seen his pic, he’s cute, got a great sense of humor and is quite bright…I think you girls should grab him up. ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2005, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-your-perfect-mate/330595/22 "2005-11-12T01:35:55Z")
> [@Anaamika](#): > > I am not dating or looking for someone but I just had to put in my two cents for **Sunspace**. I’ve seen his pic, he’s cute, got a great sense of humor and is quite bright…I think you girls should grab him up. :: double blush :: Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2005, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-your-perfect-mate/330595/23 "2005-11-12T01:37:56Z")
> [@Kimstu](#): > > I guess 42’s too old then, huh? And anyway, I like to travel so much that I’m temporarily living in the Netherlands at present, which is a long way to shoot an arrow. 🙂 42 is NOT too old. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Revenant\_Threshold](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f1d935/32.png) [@Revenant\_Threshold](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revenant_Threshold)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2005, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-your-perfect-mate/330595/24 "2005-11-12T01:40:06Z")
Female, 18-20, geeky intelligence, well-read, a good memory for random useless trivia, witty in writing and in speaking, a good sense of humour (preferably finding me funny, as i’d think they were),reasonably competitive, won’t be supportive for the sake of being supportive, into computer games and comics (or at least thinks they aren’t just for kids), some sort of hobby-small scale obsession, randomness - the sort of person who might be distracted by a shiny object, or a odd light on the wall. Curvy. Green eyes, dark/black hair. around 5’6’’-5’10’’ or so. Likes (or at least tolerates) and ice hockey playing boyfriend. ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2005, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-your-perfect-mate/330595/25 "2005-11-12T01:44:00Z")
> [@Sunspace](#): > > :: double blush :: > > Thank you! I know, you’re just ready to hide, aren’t you, with these hordes of females coming out of the woodwork admiring you. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Sampiro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2acd7d/32.png) [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2005, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-your-perfect-mate/330595/26 "2005-11-12T01:51:10Z")
A self-supporting non-drinker who couldn’t identify one NFL coach if it was the Million Dollar question and he was out of lifelines, but who can name every single actress to ever play the role of Bertha in _Pippin_ on Broadway and can recite from memory most of the episodes of _Black Adder_. At the same time he loves cooking as much as I don’t, isn’t happy unless he balances my check book and handles my money for me (and does it well), loves my dog as much as I do, isn’t embarassed to say or hear “I love you” when it’s relevant and true, reads textbooks in history and literature just for fun, can make me laugh and laughs at my jokes and, of course, generally thinks I’m a smaller case ‘g’ god who walks among men (but makes me exercise). A really cute bubble butt and dimpled cheeks (either ones) are a plus. Orphans preferred. ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2005, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-your-perfect-mate/330595/27 "2005-11-12T01:53:16Z")
> [@Anaamika](#): > > I know, you’re just ready to hide, aren’t you, with these hordes of females coming out of the woodwork admiring you. 🙂 :: leans back and basks in the warmth from the screen :: …Sorry? What was that? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2005, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-your-perfect-mate/330595/28 "2005-11-12T04:37:00Z")
> [@Sunspace](#): > > :eek: :: blush :: Why, thank you. And here I thought I was too young, short, and pagan for your consideration. 🙂 exceptions can always be made 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Jillyvn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ecb155/32.png) [@Jillyvn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jillyvn)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2005, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-your-perfect-mate/330595/29 "2005-11-12T05:00:23Z")
Hey, this will be good practice for me 🙂 Male, 26-40, though I’m not really hung up on the age thing. Employed, and preferably financially stable. Now that we have the two mandatories out of the way, let us talk dreams: Tall, dark curly hair and facial hair. Sense of humour, doesn’t take life too seriously. Loves reading and movies. Tolerates cats. Literate, intelligent and fun. Other than that, I’m easy 😛 ---
**Author:** ![jackelope](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a6a055/32.png) [@jackelope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackelope)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2005, 6:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-your-perfect-mate/330595/30 "2005-11-12T06:27:30Z")
Remember that great _Bloom County_ along these lines? > [@](#): > > Single, sincere white female, 43, wishes to meet single, sincere, limber Eskimo who’s into tattoos, bananas, gargling Windex, Barry Manilow inflatable dolls, cactus, sleeping with large tomatoes, and snake wrestling in Jell-o pudding. > > No freaks. As for me: Sorry, ladies, I’m taken. ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2005, 6:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-your-perfect-mate/330595/31 "2005-11-12T06:38:39Z")
one more thing - cannot hate cats (doesn’t have to love them - but mustn’t hate them) ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2005, 7:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-your-perfect-mate/330595/32 "2005-11-12T07:17:32Z")
Ms. Miller. 😃 and ☹ and sometimes :mad: ---
**Author:** ![Eonwe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eonwe/32/240_2.png) [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2005, 8:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-your-perfect-mate/330595/33 "2005-11-12T08:29:58Z")
As someone who’s met **Sunspace** , I can also vouch for his nifty-ness. ---
**Author:** ![devilsknew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/4da419/32.png) [@devilsknew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/devilsknew)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2005, 9:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-your-perfect-mate/330595/34 "2005-11-12T09:06:59Z")
Well, she’s about 5’4"—perfect handfuls and hips an’ ass that say, “Ohhh…Mama!” She’s the most intelligent woman within my multi-state area (truly tested) and has the most erotic and intriguing mind of any woman that I have ever met. She is a ferocious mother, brilliant artist, and the most morally sound person I have ever met. She makes my life worth living. I love her. ---
**Author:** ![Anastasaeon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/73ab20/32.png) [@Anastasaeon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anastasaeon)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2005, 9:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-your-perfect-mate/330595/35 "2005-11-12T09:29:02Z")
Mine is sleeping peacefully in the next room. He’s reasonable, he’s handsome, he’s intelligent, he listens, he adores spending time with me, he’s a family man, he’s good to our cats, and most importantly - he loves me above all else, but he doesn’t put me on a pedestal - he loves me for exactly who I am, goofy, silly, human habits and all. And I love him for the same reasons. Awwww. So, thanks, **Kytheria**! I’m enjoying my gift from the goddess of love! I will play _It’s Raining Men_ in your honour. ---
**Author:** ![Anastasaeon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/73ab20/32.png) [@Anastasaeon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anastasaeon)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2005, 9:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-your-perfect-mate/330595/36 "2005-11-12T09:30:59Z")
> [@Anastasaeon](#): > > So, thanks, **Kytheria**! **Kythereia** is what I meant to write, of course. I left out an E, which I, of all people, should have known better than to do. :smack: ---
**Author:** ![Susie\_Derkins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e47774/32.png) [@Susie\_Derkins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Susie_Derkins)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2005, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-your-perfect-mate/330595/37 "2005-11-12T15:59:18Z")
Funny, kind, not insanely into sports. Must appreciate my sense of humor (which can be pretty sick at times). Preferably aged 30-45, 5’ 8" or taller. Build, hair, and eye color aren’t an issue. Must read. Must like children (I have one and it would actually be great if he had one or two already). Eclectic taste in movies would be a plus, since “blockbuster” movies starring Will Smith suck my asshole inside out. And I agree with **Sampiro** , orphans (or clones who were raised for spare parts and escaped the facility or something of that nature) would be super awesome. It would be nice if he thoroughly, completely, and enthusiastically adored copulation in various forms. Oh, and if you think you might dig me, rest assured that I speak much better (and more often) than I compose posts on a message board. ---
**Author:** ![joyfool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2005, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-your-perfect-mate/330595/38 "2005-11-12T17:22:53Z")
> [@Robot Arm](#): > > Female, mid-to-late-30’s, clever, creative, active, eccentric tastes, likes to travel, shoulder-length hair, glasses. What if we’re not too sure just how clever we are? 🙂 Other than that, I pretty much have the rest of that covered. Would you like to share an arrow? 😃 😃 Hmmm. As to what I’d like… no psycho loved ones, no desire to have kids beyond a couple of pets, loves goofy activities and is cute to me. Age/religion/race doesn’t matter, as long as you’re not talking a devout fundamentalist. Guess that’s about it, but I’m usually willing to give anyone the benefit of the doubt, despite any differences. After all, it is the _journey_ that counts! ---
**Author:** ![MacGyverInSeattle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/958977/32.png) [@MacGyverInSeattle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacGyverInSeattle)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2005, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-your-perfect-mate/330595/39 "2005-11-12T18:04:17Z")
> [@Susie Derkins](#): > > Funny, kind, not insanely into sports. . Check, I’m not so kind that little animals come running up to me in the woods but I always try to improve the world a little every time I touch it. Hate commercial sports with a passion, but like bike riding swimming and running. > [@](#): > > Must appreciate my sense of humor (which can be pretty sick at times) . Check, read absurdist comics and alt.binaries.humor.skewed. > [@](#): > > Preferably aged 30-45, 5’ 8" or taller. Check, 44, 6’2” > [@](#): > > Build, hair, and eye color aren’t an issue. Whew ::Un-sucks gut:: > [@](#): > > Must read. Check. Oh you mean **Everyday?** 😉 > [@](#): > > Must like children (I have one and it would actually be great if he had one or two already). Check, two teenaged boys. > [@](#): > > Eclectic taste in movies would be a plus, since “blockbuster” movies starring Will Smith suck my asshole inside out. Pretty much detest anything mainstream. One of the first movies I loved was Forbidden planet. > [@](#): > > I agree with **Sampiro** , orphans (or clones who were raised for spare parts and escaped the facility or something of that nature) would be super awesome. I actually was raised as an experiment by my Mom, she researched for years and designed the family around her experiment. > [@](#): > > It would be nice if he thoroughly, completely, and enthusiastically adored copulation in various forms. More than you could imagine. > [@](#): > > Oh, and if you think you might dig me, rest assured that I speak much better (and more often) than I compose posts on a message board. Very true for me too. ---
**Author:** ![Kythereia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e8c25b/32.png) [@Kythereia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kythereia)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2005, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-your-perfect-mate/330595/40 "2005-11-12T19:47:59Z")
> [@Anastasaeon](#): > > So, thanks, **Kythereia**! I’m enjoying my gift from the goddess of love! I will play _It’s Raining Men_ in your honour. I’ll overlook the typo, being a benevolent goddess and all. Just doing my job, love. 😉 _grooves to music_ Got the orders in so far… mm-hmmmm, right, uh-huh… _scribbles, crosses out, double-checks_ Okay! Let me notch a few more arrows and we’ll be all set… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-your-perfect-mate/330595.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-your-perfect-mate/330595.md?page=3)