“She knew the difference between ‘that’ and ‘which,’ ” said Ms. Diaz, who acknowledged deriving a seductive pleasure from well-formed sentences.
–from the New York Times Weddings/Celebrations
He knows the difference between ‘that’ and ‘which’
He has seen a Japanese film
He has good skincare products in his bathroom
He knows what to do in an emergency
He’s charitable
He’s environmentally conscious
He’s fair-minded
He considers what he wears, but not too much
He has high thread count sheets on his bed
He’s not afraid of getting close
He likes to kiss and he’s good at it
He has something to teach me
He can carry a tune
He really cares about my feelings (he doesn’t just say that he cares)
He’s fit
He appreciates art
He doesn’t mind getting dirty
He knows how to correctly pronounce pancetta and bruschetta
He picks up after himself
He has upscale taste in literature
He’s politically informed and astute, and is on the correct side of the issues
He’s optimistic
He’s chivalrous
He’s attracted to smart women
He’s cute
He has a couple of Yiddish words at his disposal
He’s gay-friendly
He hasn’t thrown away his books for a Kindle
He’s witty
He’s adept in the kitchen (or appreciates that I am)
He has a subscription to the New Yorker
He’s kind
He has close friends, and I like them
He’s good with pets
He’s good with children
He likes to learn new things
He has a sense of spirituality
He thinks I’m beautiful, even first thing in the morning
He’s patient
He isn’t the argumentative type
He owns at least one pair of shoes that* I think are okay
He’s cozy
He respects me
He’s sensual
He’s good at his job, but not obsessed to the point where he has no time for me
He has an inviting home
He doesn’t condescend
* I’m not sure, ‘that’ or ‘which’?
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(Photo: secret i ♥, flickr)