Two years ago, I was slightly exasperated with my luck with guys. So I wrote a checklist of qualities/traits I wanted in a guy. In order for me to get serious again with another guy, he had to meet the requirements on my list. Or at least come very close. I put the list away and went on with my life. A couple of months after I wrote that list, I met Reid. After spending a significant amount of time with him, I came across the list again and was astounded and slightly shocked when I compared him to my “perfect guy”…even down to the curly hair…freaky. I know…a bit superficial, but I love curls on a guy. So, here’s my list:

Loves God
Reads scriptures
Great/quirky sense of humor
Kind
Intelligent
Goofy
Pushes me to grow and learn
Inspires me to be my best/truest self
Encouraging
My biggest fan
Good listener
Honest
Patient
Loves to travel
Loves music
Creative
Willing to compromise but also stands up for his beliefs
Assertive
Able to admit mistakes
Take necessary steps to work on correcting those mistakes
Adventurous
Handsome / curly hair 🙂
Likes sharing food
Likes vegetarian food
Likes working out
Avid reader
Able to have interesting conversations
Protective/real man/stands up for me/leader

Reid, I’m so glad we found each other on this crazy journey. I love having you to go on adventures with.