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The SW30: Day 8 ~ Five Things That Are Most Important To You In A Future Mate



If you know me, you probably already know that I love making lists (lol)! So please believe me when I say narrowing my "list" down to 5 things is not exactly the easiest thing to do. We'll see how this turns out ;-).
  1. The Faith Factor-  It is extremely important to me that he and I understand that we need to love God more than we love each other. I believe that will give our relationship a firm foundation and cause us to focus on pleasing Him more than we try to please ourselves.
  2. Stability/Security- I'm not even going to entertain the idea of a relationship with someone that I don't trust. I have to know that this guy has my best interests at heart and will be consistent. Stability is priceless! I can't be flip flopping- every which way. . . If he's going to lead our family, I have to know that he is spiritually, physically and financially stable. I want to be able to feel safe with him.
  3. A Great Personality- I love to laugh! My sister tries to say that I play too much but I always say that I'd rather laugh than cry so I think that's why I joke a lot. At the same time, I think I do a decent job of knowing when to be serious so I'd love for my guy to be the same way. Be serious when the time calls for it but ultimately be someone that I can have a great time with.
  4. Inspiration/Support- We should be able to motivate/inspire each other to accomplish our dreams and goals. Knowing that a loved one has your back can give you the extra boost that you need to persevere. I hope that we'll be constant sources of encouragement for one another.
  5. The Arts- This goes without saying haha! EVERYBODY knows that I love music. . . I come from a family of musicians (my parents met in high school when they were members of the Gabriel Hardeman Delegation). I could not deal with someone who does not appreciate music.  Besides that, I love the various ways that people can express their creativity- acting, painting, etc. I would love to be able to spend time with someone who would genuinely want to go to exhibits, plays and concerts.
*Okay- that was somewhat of a struggle but I think I did alright ;-). What's on your list?  Leave a comment below!


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