Realistic Expectations

I was chatting with my closest girl friend as as all girls we share what's new and our worries. I showed my friend a picture of a guy I liked. The interesting thing she said was this particular guy I liked is not the type of guy you would see on the street and I needed to have realistic expectations. I think she had a good point. I tend to be attracted to guys who are "pretty boys." I think its time for me to be realistic! There is no such thing as the perfect guy out there. We wish!

This got me thinking, my Connect Group Leader did raise that we should pray for God to lead us to our other half. Also my friend said I should write a list in the characteristics of my future partner as this is will keep me on track and not be swayed by emotions and end up being hurt. His way seemed a bit extreme to me personally but I thought I would just compile a very short list.

My better half should be:

1. Be a servant of God and to have a servant heart.
2. To work together in reaching our goals and dreams.
3. To trust each other in both good and bad times.
4. To support and encourage one another in achieving our dreams.
5. And of course enjoy each other company...

This is hard making up a list. I mean the more we write down the points we are after.... Is there a person that exists with "our ideals." For me, I don't believe it. No matter how hard we stick to "our list" we end up with someone different to our list. Maybe the key is to finding our ideal partner is all about investing our time in getting to know the person and see how compatible we are with that person. I believe love needs nurture, invested time and trust to turn into L-O-V-E.

Now I am sounding very sentimental now. This is turning into a deep and meaningful moments. I better leave it for now before I get carried away.