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Do You Have a "Type"?

Oznell — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 17:22:17 GMT

Talking about British actors on another thread got me thinking. Do you have a "type" that you are consistently drawn to?

I would say I do have a general one, though with lots of exceptions and side-trips, ha.

Mine would be:

Sharply intelligent, but unassuming

This wasn't always true in the past, but now he would have to be spiritual, with a deep relationship with God; kind and "do-gooding"

Earnest, boyish, optimistic (to counteract my own natural pessimism)

Zany sense of humor; must not take self too seriously

Added bonus: similar politics and world view

What would yours be, if any?

Re: Do You Have a "Type"?

deepwaterdotter — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 17:28:42 GMT

College-educated and street-smart, sincere and hard-working.

Re: Do You Have a "Type"?

Oznell — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 17:32:53 GMT

deepwaterdotter, I like that combo!

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jaxs mom — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 17:36:22 GMT

absolutely, but it's different depending on gender.

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mstyrion 1 — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 17:41:48 GMT

Intelligent

Had a "bad boy" phase and survived it a better person

Witty with a sense of humor that can be silly sometimes

Non religious

Politically on the same page as me

Doesn't require 100% togetherness. He has good friends to do things with and allows me the same, occasionally

Financially secure-doesn't depend on me for money

Doesn't listen to country music!

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noodleann — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 17:43:17 GMT

Someone who's slain a few dragons and still has a twinkle in the eye. No concealed weapons and good with animals.

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QVCkitty1 — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 17:47:14 GMT

Funny, kind , with similar values. Politically Liberal, but open minded.

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I am still oxox — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 17:53:21 GMT

More a look than a type: Dark hair and light eyes, hubby had dark hair now grey and hazel eyes .

Re: Do You Have a "Type"?

itiswhatitis — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 17:56:31 GMT

@Oznell wrote:
Talking about British actors on another thread got me thinking. Do you have a "type" that you are consistently drawn to?

I would say I do have a general one, though with lots of exceptions and side-trips, ha.
Mine would be:

Sharply intelligent, but unassuming

This wasn't always true in the past, but now he would have to be spiritual, with a deep relationship with God; kind and "do-gooding"

Earnest, boyish, optimistic (to counteract my own natural pessimism)

Zany sense of humor; must not take self too seriously

Added bonus: similar politics and world view

What would yours be, if any?

oddly enough ~ I don't have a type. I just know it when I see it. However, having a great sense of humour, being well rounded and genuine help.

Re: Do You Have a "Type"?

Moonchilde — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 18:00:20 GMT

@Oznell wrote:
Talking about British actors on another thread got me thinking. Do you have a "type" that you are consistently drawn to?

I would say I do have a general one, though with lots of exceptions and side-trips, ha.
Mine would be:

Sharply intelligent, but unassuming

This wasn't always true in the past, but now he would have to be spiritual, with a deep relationship with God; kind and "do-gooding"

Earnest, boyish, optimistic (to counteract my own natural pessimism)

Zany sense of humor; must not take self too seriously

Added bonus: similar politics and world view

What would yours be, if any?

LOL, wonder where this came from? ;-)

In general (again, with many exceptions), on the slim side vs buffed (think swimmers & gymnasts). Tall or not tall doesn't matter so much - as long as I'm not looking way down it's good ;-)

Someone who's intelligent and well read, an "inquiring mind" who respects education and research. Someone with a reasonably open mind. No domineering "my way or the highway" guys for me. Someone whose faith, whatever it is (any faith or no faith is okay by me), is low key and quiet. Someone who understands history and why it maters.

Similar world view, with emphasis on 'world', not just the US - someone who thinks there IS a world view and isn't US-centric.

A great sense of humor. The ability to laugh at himself. A steady, positive temperament. Kind and fairly easygoing, and able to withstand the storms of the cynical, sometimes negative POV of his partner ;-)

Re: Do You Have a "Type"?

Quse — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 18:02:41 GMT

I'm "drawn" to dark bad boys, but surviving my youth and experience now tell me to run the opposite way....

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beckyb1012 — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 18:11:49 GMT

Someone who would rather pick up a book than a remote control and who does not need to spend every waking moment or week-end with me. Wants quiet time even if we are together as well as stimulating conversation.

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DiAnne — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 18:14:04 GMT

Very smart with a self effacing sense of humor. Loves to do things - not sit around and watch TV. Open to new adventures. Likes to go to the theater and concerts. Financially stable. Well dressed.

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151949 — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 18:14:11 GMT

For some reason I was never attracted to men with dark coloring - I've always been more attracted to the Tab Hunter - Robert Redford type. Other than that - good sense of humor, kind & gentle, easy to talk to, lots of friends.

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Trinity11 — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 18:19:15 GMT

Yes....most definitely.

I like men with chisled features and dark hair....beautiful eyes and very intelligent. The intelligence part means more to me than just good looks. I am very attracted to a man who is driven and wants to make a mark on the world. Someone who loves children as well.....

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jubilant — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 18:22:42 GMT

Oh dear. I must be getting old....I can't even go there! I guess what I like in a man is honesty, sensitivity, bravery, sense of humor, and has a deep sense of God and a love of nature.

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151949 — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 18:23:25 GMT

Last summer my cousin stayed over a couple days with us and she & I were watching The Virginian on TV (an old 50's western). She was saying how good looking the actor who played the Virginian was and I said "Nah , I prefer Trampas." She said "you would , that has always been your type"

Re: Do You Have a "Type"?

Oznell — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 18:33:03 GMT

This is so neat-- I didn't know if there would be this many responses. I like it because it gives an insight into each of you, and what you think and value...

Thanks for input, and hope there is more. There are so many insights and real thougtfulness in this Q Board!

Re: Do You Have a "Type"?

qualitygal — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 18:34:29 GMT

Let's see. I'd set down and have tea with Anthony Hopkins and listen to him tell me all about all his films. He'd be Interesting!! and with an English accent, hands down, he's gonna win.

Re: Do You Have a "Type"?

Oznell — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 18:36:33 GMT

151949, I find myself vacillating between the Virginian and Trampas!!! Maybe I'm more ambivalent than previously thought? But they do share a similar integrity, even if they express it in different ways...