Your Type

“Since I read TownDawg's thread about on-line romance this morning, I've been wondering about what everyone's type is . . . you know, what sorts are you attracted to. We know what TownDawg is not attracted to, that Lyra likes motorcycle boys (Tarp), and that Crazy Mike needs a high voltage woman.

I've really had cowboys on the brain lately, but that is due to pressure from Om to find her a cowboy on the Montanapalooza.

Here's the types I've dated:
-cowboy
-gangsta' (wannabe)
-painter (as in artist)
-foriegner
-cop
-logger (cut me some slack, I work at a lumberyard)

I'm just curious. What does everyone go for?”

“I'm a sucker for redheads. I even married one.

Other than that, low maintenance, non-greedy, non-b!tch is what I tend to like. Brains help too.”

“A cop? You'll do anything to get out of a ticket!”

“I've dated the whole spectrum. Last girlfriend was pretty goth, going for somebody more outdoorsy this time around, which is no easy task where I live, but since dating is such a pain in the arse, I'm willing to wait for now.”

“Women with:
1) Brains
2) A Life”

“I rarely hit the highway at less than 80. LOL! Actually, he was still "in training" or whatever, when I dated him.”

“I have no desire to date ever again (okay, that's a bit over the top). Really though, it sucks.”

“Dating does suck. Fortunately, my wife and I went on very few "dates". We clicked so well that within about a month of meeting we were already naming our kids. It was, and still is, the most comfortable relationship I've ever been in.”

“That's really great Bit. Your lucky.

Aero, I really agree about the partner having a life. I don't mind spending pretty long stretches of time doing my own thing and I hate it when they act like I'm not giving them enough attention.”

“Heck, I haven't figured it out two marriages and a bunch of relationships later. Right now I'm staying out of trouble. Of course, that could change.”

“That's my policy right now too, Geo. I do NOT want to try a relationship w/ anyone for a very, very long time.”

“My wife is my type, so I guess I like beautiful German intellectual women.

Why, do you know any? I'm always interested in adding to my collection.”

“So is casual sex the order of the day...”

“Funny Phaedrus. I don't even know if I have a type. The range of men I've dated is weird.”

“Where did that come in WS?”

“Of course, I remember a time in my life when any carbon-based life form would do.”

“The two married people who worked for me were always whining about their spouses. I told them they really made me feel good about going home to a nice, quiet, empty apartment.
Besides, it really is all about me when I get home. Just me and my dust bunnies. And my carniverous bog terrarium.
No snide remarks, "A beer tonight? You just had one last night!"”

“The range of people is weird. I used to - when I was younger - think that I had a type. I like dark-haired, olive-skinned ethnic types. Profession never mattered to me, but the woman had always to be able to keep up in a conversation. That's really where I found that most lost ground, if that's not being to snotty.

There's a lot of weeding out to be done before you find the right one. Hope you have fun with it.”

“I think I was just lucky, Geobeet. I found the only woman in the world who wasn't interested in changing me.”

“I've always been in pretty long (for my age) relationships too. I only dated 2 of those guys for less than a year. Newergirl's dad and I were together for a total of 4 yrs. That is part of my prob. w/ dating I guess.

Aero, I think most men go through that stage.”

“I once asked a wiseman for some advice on women and he said "try many different fruits before deciding which tree to buy".

I punched him in the nose and told him I wasn't looking for any gardening advice. Jeez! The nerve of some people...”

“Yeah. Damn fruits.”

“Oops. I meant I only dated 3 of those guys for less than a yr. I forgot about the logger.”

“Yah really, Artex, what a wise@ss!”

“You dated him for more than a year, and then forgot about him?

Geez.

My wife's the only woman I've been in a relationship with for more than a year.”

“How could you forget the lumberjack? Why do you call him a logger... Wait... Nevermind.”

“No, no Bit. I dated him, the cop, and the cowboy for LESS than a year. I dated the foriegner for 1 yr., the painter for 2 yrs., and the gangsta' (wannabe) for 4 yrs.”

“IIIII'm a lumberjack and I'm O.K.,
I sleep all night and I work all day.

I cut down trees, I eat my lunch, I go to the lava-try...

On Wednesdays I go shopping, have buttered scones and tea....”

“Apparently I like the type that my wife is. As we have been together since we were 15 years old. We're 41 now.

And yes, it does get better with age.”

“Montana has gangstas?

Yo Homie I be chillin' up in the missoula hood, beotch!”

“Lucky, yes. But some folks seem to get it together and some don't.
Always intrigues me that people get together in a relationship and try to change the person to whom they were attracted. If you're attracted to somebody, why change them?
Telling the truth every now and again is another important thing with me. Sneaky, lying people just plain suck.
The other intriguing thing is an Elaine Boozer line: "Men want a woman they can feel close to who will leave them alone." There is some truth to that. Sometimes I want to feel close to somebody and sometimes I need some space. I think that was part of why I started backpacking - it was a way to get off by myself and get some peace. And it turned into a not half bad way to do it. Mother Nature has been my one true lover.
Maybe some day a woman will come along who will fit my needs. Maybe not. Life does get crazy.”

“Nope Phaedrus. Your guess is wrong. No nookie from newgie. In Montana they are loggers. Lumberjacks live in the Yukon or Minnesota or somewhere. LOL!”

“Either you Montana girls start young, or you're older than I think, newgie...

my wife and I have been discussing when we'll let our daughter go on dates. I'm thinking 16, my wife is thinking 60....”

“Chief, that is so incredibly sweet. I wish I found something like that. You rock. (I'm turning into Crazy Mike.)”

“Loggangstas.

Yo, pop a nine cap in that spruce!”

“Might want to try a .50 cal, Phaedrus....”

“If my math is right, newgie's dated for at least 8 years, more if she took time off to recover between relationships. Soooo, ...”

“Yo, who you talkin to, foo? I knows my wood. Back down or get chopped down, holmes!”

“at least 17, right?”

“I like a man who is honest with a sense of humor.

Just as long as he doesn't tell me that I am fat and won't laugh at my thighs.”

“I'm also a Lumberjack, a Cloquet Lumberjack.

High school team name that is.”

“Petite women.

Within that class I've dated ultra-feminine "damsels in distress" to rugged outdoor type women. Like 'em all.”

“23-8=15

23-15=8

15-8=7

7-8=-1

Damn, newgirl. You stated EARLY!”

“oooooooh, yah steve.

forgot about petite.

Fortunately, my wife is a petite redhead, lucky me.”

“Phaedrus that is hilarious.

Bit, I dated the painter from 16 to 18, the cop for a few months, the foriegner from 18 to 19, the gangsta' from 19 to until a few months ago. We broke up for two very short periods (I should have stayed away) and that was when I saw the cowboy and the logger.

I think 16 is probably a wise age. If you hold on too long, they are going to date behind your back and that will not be fun. Make a rule that all dates have to meet you first. My father terrorized young men w/ alot of pizzazz.”

“I agree with bit. He took the words right outta my mouth. I dated redheads for a”

“Pizzazz=firearm”

“Yah that's what I figure too newgie. I don't want her going behind my back.

I'm not too worried about pizzazz, I have a Shot Gun (TM).”

“Yes, Phaedrus, pizzazz equals a shotgun. Once, my dad and I were in the basement butchering a deer. My dad had it hung in the garage the night before and it was frozen solid. So he was working on it w/ a small saw. My bf shows up and my mom tells him I'm in the basement w/ my dad. He comes down there and my dad had blood all over his forearms and he's holding this saw and he says, "What time she going to be home, kid?" Very funny. He was super nervous.”

“So Newgirl, you've been a small-town girl all your life, then?”