At Age... (and revised every 10 years)
| 22 |
32 |
42 |
52 |
62 |
72 |
| Handsome |
Nice looking (prefer hair on his head) |
Not too ugly (bald head OK) |
Keeps hair in nose and ears trimmed |
Doesn’t scare small children |
Breathing |
| Charming |
Opens car doors, holds chairs |
Doesn’t drive off until I’m in the car |
Doesn’t belch or scratch in public |
Remembers where bathroom is |
Doesn’t miss the toilet |
| Financially successful |
Has enough money for a nice dinner |
Works steady -- splurges on dinner out occasionally |
Doesn’t borrow money too often |
Doesn’t require much money for upkeep |
| A caring listener |
Listens more than talks |
Nods head when I’m talking |
Doesn’t nod off to sleep when I’m venting |
Only snores lightly when asleep |
| Witty |
Laughs at my jokes |
Usually remembers punch lines of jokes |
Doesn’t re-tell the same joke too many times |
Remembers why he’s laughing |
| In good shape |
Carries bags of groceries with ease |
Is in good enough shape to rearrange the furniture |
Is in good enough shape to get off couch on weekends |
Is in good enough shape to stand up by
himself |
| Dresses with style |
Owns at least one tie |
Wears a shirt that covers his stomach |
Usually wears matching socks and fresh underwear |
Usually wears clothes |
| Appreciates finer things |
Appreciates a good home-cooked meal |
Knows not to buy champagne with screw-top lids |
Appreciates a good TV dinner |
Likes soft foods |
| Full of thoughtful surprises |
Remembers birthdays and anniversaries |
Remembers to put the toilet seat down |
Remembers my name on occasion |
Remembers where he left his teeth |
| An imaginative, romantic lover |
Seeks romance at least once a week |
Shaves most weekends |
Shaves some weekends |
Remembers that it’s the weekend |