True, and I'd agree. But what would list as criteria to look for, in terms of character?

@SamanthaM I think some important qualities in a partner are:
1. Able to communicate with you comfortably.
2. Being able to separate who you are as a person apart from what your emotional state might happen to be at one particular time.
3. Looking to make you comfortable.
I think these 3 go both ways in a successful relationship.

@SamanthaM are you asking for yourself?

@SamanthaM being a single women in IE is an absolute jackpot. idk if you go to meet ups but if not you should. the people(men) who i have met here are top quality. in terms of your question, i'd say someone who conveys to you that they want marriage and kids in the not so distant future. as in, someone who expresses intent and does so routinely. someone who isnt afraid of commitment.

also someone with their career together. as in, they have a job they like and they have a path to advancement

guys need to be financially secure in order to be available for marriage/kids

Come on ladies. Wheat fields are standing by.

I just want to put this out there. I'm currently tied down, but if any IE girls need some dating profile pics I literally have access to thousands of acres of wheat.

It's almost ready too.

@micbwilli you're already married right?

No but I'm not looking. I just kinda see post here and check them out. I'm discord obsessive and can't stand unread messages.

I don't even know why I was added to this part of the server.

I'm not a lady bro... 😅

ya'll can still get married

no homo

Oh goyd I'm sorry bro!

No worries. 👌

The puppy avatar threw me off.

Is the new one better?

@micbwilli very unambiguous

@ThisIsChris @Zyzz Thank you for the advice. Yes, it would be nice to have an honest talk about career and finances. Not asking for a lot, but maybe it would be nice to know any prospective children could have a decent future.
Just looking for someone who would be "in charge," if that makes any sense?

@SamanthaM Of course, sounds like what I would describe as "a stable family oriented person", seems reasonable to me.

@SamanthaM Yeah i think the only responsible thing to do is to make sure your career/finances are in order prior to bringing children into this world. Nearly all women want a man who is "manly" as in they are masculine. A part of masculinity is the willingness and ability to lead or take charge

Ok, so honest question, and this is probably asking too much of someone, but I have the responsibility of taking over a family business. Ideally, it would be great if there was someone was interested in both kids, and a small business. Is that too high a criteria to look for?

@SamanthaM I don't think so, that's effectively what my wife and I are going for. Actually in my view I think it is quite normal as (professional and stable) people get older that they strongly consider having their own small business, and only don't do so if they have a great opportunity elsewhere.

i wouldnt force him into it, no. with that said he should be able to understand the opportunity you have and be willing to let you do what you need to do

he may want to pursue another career path and thats fine

@SamanthaM in reflecting on what @Zyzz says, I do think it's better to focus on finding a life partner apart from finding a business partner. If those line up it's a coincidence. There's other ways to keep your spouse close during the work day without them having to co-manage a business with you.

@SamanthaM would you be mobile with your business or would you need to stay where youre at? is it that he didnt want to live where you live?

@Zyzz Good question. Theoretically, I could move the business anywhere in the continental U.S., but the vast majority of our clients are in the Mid-Atlantic. Also, there are some family circumstances that prevent a major move.

@ThisIsChris What you and your wife have is definitely ideal. But you're right, it would be unfair to expect someone to make a career switch.

@SamanthaM my grandmother used to say "god closes one door and opens another". i would try to keep an eye out for the next one

@Gaius Mucius Scaevola it's all about reading their body langauge man. If you get eye contact or smiling that is very good. If she positions herself near you or so you can clearly see her that is good too. And if she touches you in any way that is a dead giveaway.

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"How to get out of the friend zone" ^^

The best way to get out of the friend zone is to not get in it in the first place. i.e. first impressions are important

they set the pace of the rest of the interactions

I have a little theory about the friend zone... your personality worked, your attractiveness didn’t... therefore, you are friend zoned.

In harsher words, stop being unattractive

Haha