Honest Question for Women With Checklists: At What Point Do You Settle?

What if your ideal man doesn’t exist or you can’t find him?

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Granted, I’m not Gen Z, but my spin on the dating app carousel of madness found a common thread.

So many women had a particular type of man in mind and oftentimes an actual checklist that went something like this:

1. He must be at least 5' 10" with an athletic build and a full head of hair.
2. He must be educated, earn a decent living, and have the potential for career growth.
3. He must NOT be hooked on his ex.
4. He must be the same religion.
5. He must be strong but not too aggressive, overbearing, controlling, or misogynistic.
6. He must have a supportive, caring, family.
7. He must be emotionally available and willing to communicate his feelings.
8. He must NOT have a profile picture: on a boat holding a fish, pumping iron or otherwise posing in a gym, drinking beer, or wrestling with his buddies.
9. He must be open to a one-on-one relationship that potentially leads to marriage.
10. He must be sexy and romantic and not expect sex on the first date.

For women who have these…