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But for many, like my friend Melanie, a senior advertising executive in her early 40s, poor relationships in her past have made it very clear what she won’t settle for.
Are her standards unreasonably high? No, she says and proceeds to give me a list.
“If it doesn’t happen, it’s fine. No one will die. I’d rather be single and happy, than attached but irritated.”
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/new...single-dating-career-salary-marriage-15109758
Are her standards unreasonably high? No, she says and proceeds to give me a list.
- Not abusive and no cheaters
- Ideally two to five years older than me
- Have spent time / worked overseas
- Decent looking (let's get real... there is only one Robert Downey Junior and one Hugh Jackman in this world, and they are both taken)
- Is financially self-sufficient/stable
- Loves and respects his parents (but no mummy's boy please)
- Willing to have open conversations, not afraid to laugh at himself and is fairly sociable.
- He must be able to get along with my friends. Oh, and it’s important that he has his own friends too
- Confident, not the jealous type, willing to give me space
- Is well spoken and carries himself well
- Able to accept that I love my job, and leave me to it
“If it doesn’t happen, it’s fine. No one will die. I’d rather be single and happy, than attached but irritated.”
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/new...single-dating-career-salary-marriage-15109758