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Mr Right does not exist, poll finds
The Telegraph ^ | 12-15-11

Posted on 12/15/2011 6:35:19 PM PST by DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis

Common faults that mean men miss the mark included watching too much sport and poor personal grooming.

Bathroom habits such as leaving the toilet door open were also cited by women taking part in the survey as a frequent failing.

The poll of 2,000 women showed more than 75 per cent believed the perfect man did not exist.

Other shortcomings were an inability to multi-task, criticising their partner's driving and not getting along with her family.

Nikki McReynolds, marketing director for Remington which commissioned the research, said: "It seems that women are actually quite realistic on what they look for from their partner

"While they might happily overlook a few common flaws from their guys, there are certain behaviours that men just won't get away with."

The results showed one in five women think their partner only pretends to listen to them while leaving clothes on the bedroom floor and snoring were among other gripes.

The perfect man would be expected to make an effort with his partner's friends, avoid using her toothbrush, stay clean-shaven and not be lazy.

But above all, 35 per cent of women rate a good personality as most important with sense of humour the top quality for a quarter of respondents.

(Excerpt) Read more at telegraph.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Society
KEYWORDS: dating; mrright; msright; singles
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1 posted on 12/15/2011 6:35:25 PM PST by DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis
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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis

Men were not designed to “multi-task.” There’s a reason that God created men and women with different talents!


2 posted on 12/15/2011 6:39:05 PM PST by Grizzled Bear (No More RINOS!)
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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis

The retired Marine I work with claims he is still looking for that gorgeous, wealthy, nymphomaniac that owns a liquor store.


3 posted on 12/15/2011 6:39:30 PM PST by labette ( Humble student of Thinkology)
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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis
I just laugh at women who spend their lives looking for "Mr Perfect", while themselves being nowhere near "Miss Perfect".

Guys are more practical. We look for "Miss Good Enough For Tonight".

4 posted on 12/15/2011 6:42:49 PM PST by PapaBear3625 (During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.)
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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis

Nobody is perfect. People who go through life expecting perfection in anyone will most likely be disappointed.


5 posted on 12/15/2011 6:49:21 PM PST by KansasGirl
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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis

The poll is inherently flawed.

No one called my wife.


6 posted on 12/15/2011 6:51:47 PM PST by shibumi (Cover it with gas and set it on fire.)
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To: KansasGirl
People who go through life expecting perfection in anyone will most likely be disappointed

Fixed it.

7 posted on 12/15/2011 6:52:19 PM PST by DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis
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To: shibumi

LOL :-)


8 posted on 12/15/2011 6:53:22 PM PST by DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis
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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis

Mr. Perfect is gay.


9 posted on 12/15/2011 6:56:18 PM PST by SkyDancer ("If You Want To Learn To Love Better, You Should Start With A Friend Who You Hate")
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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis

Reading this article, I am reminded why British men tend to be regarded as poofters.

“OMG! He left his clothes on the floor!!” “Sorry, Dear....”


10 posted on 12/15/2011 6:57:05 PM PST by Cyber Liberty (To Obama, bipartisanship is giving the opposition the opportunity to do as they are told. (WGensert))
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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis
There are worse things than being alone--such as being with the wrong person.
11 posted on 12/15/2011 7:04:56 PM PST by Nepeta
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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis
feh... like Miss Right does
12 posted on 12/15/2011 7:06:15 PM PST by Chode (American Hedonist - *DTOM* -ww- NO Pity for the LAZY)
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To: Nepeta

Totally!


13 posted on 12/15/2011 7:07:19 PM PST by DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis
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To: labette

I believe your retired Maine friend forgot to add the following: “and has a Class III license”.


14 posted on 12/15/2011 7:13:23 PM PST by TaMoDee (GO PACK GO to Super Bowl XLVI)
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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis

“Common faults that mean men miss the mark included watching too much sport and poor personal grooming.”

How many of these “common faults” arise when the man realizes he can do no right?


15 posted on 12/15/2011 7:14:01 PM PST by ctdonath2 ($1 meals: http://abuckaplate.blogspot.com/)
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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis

“The poll of 2,000 women showed more than 75 per cent believed the perfect man did not exist.”

There was one once, but He got nailed to a cross....


16 posted on 12/15/2011 7:14:11 PM PST by GenXteacher (He that hath no stomach for this fight, let him depart!)
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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis
If your looking for perfection you'll never be happy.
17 posted on 12/15/2011 7:14:37 PM PST by ladyvet ( I would rather have Incitatus then the asses that are in congress today.)
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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis

Mr. Right does exist, and his first name is Always.


18 posted on 12/15/2011 7:24:03 PM PST by irishtenor (Everything in moderation, however, too much whiskey is just enough... Mark Twain)
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To: irishtenor

Lol. That one makes me laugh every time!


19 posted on 12/15/2011 7:29:18 PM PST by DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis
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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis

I have my Mr. Right. I don’t care if he snores or leaves up the seat. He makes me smile. We’ve been through a couple of really tough years financially and are just getting back on our feet, but he can always make me smile, no matter how bad things were.

He makes me smile - he’s my Mr. Right.


20 posted on 12/15/2011 7:32:24 PM PST by Gabz (Democrats for Voldemort.)
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