Jay's Blogthings

8.11.2006

Why Are You Still Single?

You're single because you don't want to settle!

Don't Want to Settle

You, more than others, have a fairy tale fantasy of how things should be. Ever since you were a child, you've probably dreamed of the perfect wedding, coming home to a thatched cottage, dog, and 2.4 children (how does that work, anyway?). When someone asks what you're looking for, you don't skip a beat: You're likely to have a handy checklist that details your perfect partner. Hair and eye colour, height, religion, education, career, interests, the list goes on. While it's great to have standards -- you shouldn't have to settle, after all -- there's one slight glitch in your master plan: no one has made the grade in real life -- at least not yet. Next time you're out with someone, stop yourself mentally checking that list, and give love -- and others -- a chance. That special someone who you've written off may be perfect for you after all…