Qualities for "The Perfect Man" http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/30888 amandamonet I've recently changed my plot (I know, I know) to my MC creates a list of what would be "The Perfect Man," and magically her list comes to life. After she gets to know "The Perfect Man," she realizes that all those qualities she thought would be so important, really are starting to bore her. So it's kind of like, sometimes what you think is what you want and think is perfect, really is not good for you and not what you need. So can any of you suggest qualities that a good, but then there is that catch that is a little turn off? Examples: Sense of Humor, only he really only thinks his jokes are funny and finds yours sad. Knows How to Cook, only he would rather talk in detail about how he cooked the meal instead of eating it. Perfect Teeth, only he spends almost a half hour in the morning, after lunch and before bed brushing, flossing and what not. Suggestions? Thanks! Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:27:35 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/30888?page=1#forum_thread_comment_590649 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/30888?page=1#forum_thread_comment_590649 edenofalltrades -Great Body, except he's an exercise addict and makes you feel bad if you don't spend every waking second working out and/or don't have a super healthy diet -Perfect Hair, only he has hundreds of hair products and spends more time than you getting his hair "just right" -Extremely Intelligent, only he puts you down if you want to watch things other than documentaries (or TV at all) or read anything that isn't a serious publication/non-fiction book I'll post again if I can think of more. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:50:03 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/30888?page=1#forum_thread_comment_591118 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/30888?page=1#forum_thread_comment_591118 amandamonet Perfect! I like them all, the last one is really perfect for my story! Thanks! Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:04:18 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/30888?page=1#forum_thread_comment_591409 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/30888?page=1#forum_thread_comment_591409 mishie27 Honest, only he is too honest, to the point where he is constantly criticizing everything you do. Hard worker, only he is always at work, and when he is home he is still doing work. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:26:38 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/30888?page=1#forum_thread_comment_593528 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/30888?page=1#forum_thread_comment_593528 fritzoid Kind and caring – only it eats up much of his time and resources -> less time to hang out with FMC Gives great gifts – has the urge to tell you exactly how much everything cost and how he haggled down the price maybe even a scene where he buys her a rose at a small flower stall and starts haggling about a $1 rose. Doesn't care if you don't look perfect – doesn't care if you don't look perfect Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:21:56 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/30888?page=1#forum_thread_comment_597514 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/30888?page=1#forum_thread_comment_597514 xlsmith Shares the same interests- except he knows more about them than you do making you feel like a fraud for ever saying you liked art/music/classic cars etc Animal lover- loves them so much he pulls over on the side of the hwy and chases down stray dogs so they dont get hit but risks getting hit himself as the cars speed by at 70-80 mph, and you're obviously always late getting anywhere because of this Loves kids- and talks to every human under 4 feet that he encounters regardless of the weather, location, or freaked out look on the parents face Sun, 13 Nov 2011 04:15:55 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/30888?page=1#forum_thread_comment_669271 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/30888?page=1#forum_thread_comment_669271 Sort_of_Bookish Humble, like maybe he does something selfless and doesn't admit he did it (like Mr. Darcy) Ethical, makes a choice to do the right thing when something shady would be easier Knows how to do something useful, like carpentry, fixing a car, wiring a lamp, gardening or baking Sun, 13 Nov 2011 20:59:18 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/30888?page=1#forum_thread_comment_678222 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/30888?page=1#forum_thread_comment_678222 Hayley83 has a big manhood but is very sadly impotent!!! sorry thats not a real suggestion, just something that made me smile as i read everyones great suggestions and thought what would bring a sad upside down smile to my face if i found mr perfect! lol xx Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:36:12 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/30888?page=1#forum_thread_comment_695327 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/30888?page=1#forum_thread_comment_695327 PhoenixCC Loves animals... so he brings home 5 puppies that chew up your shoe collection. Has a large vocabulary... so it becomes difficult to respond to his sentences because you have no idea what he's saying. Your parents think he's perfect... so they pressure you to be perfect, and they always defend him in fights. He's nice to the downtrodden... so he insists on inviting 5 homeless people to Thanksgiving. He speaks 5 languages... and uses them to tell his foreign friends everything he doesn't like about you. Went to an Ivy League school... where he met his seemingly-perfect ex that he describes and makes you jealous. Drives a gorgeous car... that you wreck the first day he lets you drive it after months of pleading. Has an amazing group of friends/family... who all tell him that he's out of your league. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:23:48 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/30888?page=1#forum_thread_comment_721959 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/30888?page=1#forum_thread_comment_721959 Sort_of_Bookish PhoenixCC, I love that you offer a positive and then turn it into black moment fodder. Great that something good sets up an issue. Nice suggestions Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:30:40 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/30888?page=1#forum_thread_comment_723494 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/30888?page=1#forum_thread_comment_723494 Silver Screen Suppers Ha ha - having a good chuckle at these suggestions. What about: Loves to communicate - ends up driving you mad by endlessly analysing the relationship Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:58:37 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/30888?page=1#forum_thread_comment_752042 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/30888?page=1#forum_thread_comment_752042 ELOAgent Adores you in every way--only he paints the perfect picture of you, as if you are in a Renissance painting, and you really don't like how you never seem to measure up to his expectations. Protective--he's so protective that he becomes over-protective when around other guys and extremely jealous when you speak with other men that are not him that he drives them away with a baseball bat or other blunt objects. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:38:25 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/30888?page=1#forum_thread_comment_995578 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/30888?page=1#forum_thread_comment_995578