Ten Must Haves

Patti says,

“You need to decide what your deal breakers are, and you must never ever lick the earlobe of anyone that doesn’t add up. To better define your own deal breakers, try the following exercise:”
Five important categories and my priorities

Spiritual
Open
Believes what comes around goes around
Moral compass intact
Optimistic

Physical
Tall
Thinner/good shape
Smells good
Likes to touch
Good hygiene

Emotional
Verbalizes needs
Asks probing questions
Able to talk on the phone
Able to give verbal affirmation

Intellectual
College educated
Life-long learner
Open to discussion and new ideas
Socially liberal

Financial
Not frugal
Limited to no debt
Savings and retirement
Job that affords moderate to high lifestyle

I can tell already that my needs/wants are more towards the physical and emotional categories. So now Patti’s has tasked me to list the top ten must-haves.
Verbalizes needs
Optimistic
Tall
Thinner/good shape
College educated
Job that affords moderate to high lifestyle
Socially liberal
Likes to touch
Able to give me verbal affirmation
Good hygiene
Patti goes on to say, “The top five entries on that list are your FIVE NON-NEGOTIABLES, and you cannot compromise on these. They are the most important traits in a mate, and if the guy your seeing doesn’t have them, you need to move on. Yesterday. No exceptions.”

I don’t know if my non-negotiable are finalized, but it’s a good starting point.