My girlfriends and I were having a hilarious discussion the other day about the differences between the men we found attractive in our twenties versus the men we found attractive now that we were mothers. Below is a short list of what to look for in a date compared to what you'll want in a mate.
 Guy to Date: 1. Says you look beautiful when you go to dinner 2. Drives a sports car 3. Showers before your date 4. Generous with his money 5. Takes you to cocktail parties 6. Uses blender to make strawberry daiquiris 7. Willing to watch Sleepless in Seattle 8. Takes you dancing 9. Buys you flowers 10. Does his own laundry 11. Notices when you get a new haircut 12. Carries you over the threshold 13. Plans fun things to do on the weekend 14. Pampers you when you're sick 15. Says "I love you" If you liked this blog, please tweet or share. If you'd like to read more by Karen Lenfestey, check out her novels: A Sister's Promise and What Happiness Looks Like. |  Guy to Marry: 1. Says you look beautiful when you wake up 2. Drives a mini-van 3. Offers to bathe the baby 4. Saves money for child's college fund 5. Takes the kids to birthday parties 6. Uses blender to make strawberry smoothies 7. Willing to watch Sesame Street 8. Teaches daughter how to do the chicken dance 9. Plants a garden in the back yard 10. Washes the sheets after kid gets sick 11. Notices when the kids need a haircut 12. Carries child who fell asleep in the car to bed 13. Plans play dates for the weekend 14. Pampers the baby when she's wet 15. Shows that he loves you |
