Have you ever made a list of the qualities you want in your post-divorce boyfriend? If you have, you're definitely not alone. Many of my clients come in with such lists. Some have the list in their heads, while others whip them out on pieces of paper, like a grocery list.
Snarky, sexy and un-pierced may have replaced the
old tall, dark, handsome, but we still like to list the pros
and cons.
We struggle to decide whether or not someone is boyfriend-material.
I'd like to propose an alternative: hire your next
boyfriend like Google hires its staff. Thomas
L. Friedman's recent piece explains what Google looks for
when they're interviewing. I think they're looking for exactly the type of
person you're looking for. My take on these qualities includes:
