Boy friend
Application now open, web-girl
If her conditions seriously represent what most Singaporean women want, the marriage institution may head for trouble? Littlespeck.
Jun 13, 2008

Application for boyfriend
By Just Jean
(...) Application is now open to be my boy-friend. Haha, since so many people had been asking me about it. Of course, one of the reasons why I am writing this at 3:00am in the morning is because I can’t sleep.

I won’t tell you that the real reason is because of the affairs of the heart.

So, what does it take to be my boyfriend? Well, I have grown out of the naive notion that love is everything. Truth is, love can’t feed, and I don’t want to die of hunger. Mercenary? Perhaps, but really, I am just being practical.

Anyway, here it goes: -

* Must not have a shadow of a previous relationship. This is more commonly known as a “rebound”. I had my fair share of it and it lasted less than 3 months. Broke my heart and I cried my hearts out.

* Must not mind my past. Ya… everyone has skeletons in their closets (well, at least some) and sometimes, I just don’t wish to talk about it, so do try not to pry.

* Must be financially stable. Doesn’t matter if you don’t own a house or a car; most importantly, you must not be owing banks by the tens of thousands because I am… Actually, most university students are.
Oh, this also means that you should have a stable job; and being an entrepreneur who is earning deficits every month does not count.

* Must not think with your other head. It’s a known fact that guys have two heads - one on their neck and the other one on another longer neck which is not shown. I already have a lot of guys who try to get into my pants, but really, I am not interested. Please love me for what I am and not for free sex.

* It would be nice if you have nice parents. While I may not be marrying your parents, but the truth is, I don’t want to develop a daughter-in-law-mother-in-law problem in the future. This is really scary; and oh, preferably not one to rush me into giving birth to grandchildren.

* Preferably have similar interests with me. So, what are my interests? Well, you can look up my facebook profile - I have just updated it. In a nutshell, I’m into arts and drama, science and medicine, and I like to travel and backpack with lots of photography.

* Love me. No, seriously, love me - not the way as in “I love you, so you must show me that you love me by making love (read: have lots of sex) with me".
I once had lunch with a guy friend who had an interest with me and he had a drop too much during lunch (yes, lunch!). Imagine my shock when he told me that he wants to make love to me all day and night. Damn, why do I always get these kind of guys?

Lastly, the following need not apply:-
Smokers
Tattoos
Gamblers
Car racers, car salesman, car distributors
Promiscuous people
Show-offs
Guys who accessorise themselves with different women for different occasions
Cabin crew
Young entrepreneurs
Probably a few others that I can’t remember yet
Poor guys (sorry, I am just being pragmatic)

What do I have to offer? I don’t know, but I am not obliged to.

So, if you think you have what it takes, do drop me a message using the contact form. If you think I should remain single, then leave me a comment here because this will add to my conviction (strong belief, not a court conviction - then again, if you didn’t get this, you probably can’t apply) that I should remain single. Some even told me that perhaps celibacy is God’s call for me.
Right.

http://jean.sg/2008/05/18/application-for-boyfriend/

Comments
precious
Bravo. The older I am, the more I’m beginning to believe in arranged marriages.
I’ve heard so many brave men lament that they are not up to the women’s league. And so many beautiful women lament that the men are not going for them…

Vandalin
I’m out. Got a tattoo. And I’m poor.

airworm
I’m out.. Car racer and poor, also used to be young entrepreneur.
strikes.

knight
Not boy friend, but can apply be friend or not?

Mister ML
I got none of those 11 things you stated at the bottom but it’ll be a couple of years before I officially start working. Can apply? Haha…

Al
You want men to apply but don’t tell them what they are getting. Would anyone apply for a job they no nothing about? Don’t think you’re realistic. Just widen your social circle and get to know more guys. If you can’t find a boy friend at least you may find friends.

david
are you sure you want to get all the nice guys? Love is blind just remember that.

Gary
Hey, good reading. No men on earth will apply even if he qualifies.
This is just too much of self-interest here. You don’t know anything about a relationship at all - judging from your prerequisites.
Maybe if you have the looks, some rich guy may want to “keep” you for a few months?

egg
Lady, I think its best you stay single. Seems like you want the cake and still want the pie. I think you want to be put on a pedestal and be worshiped like a goddess. And that ain’t a good thing. Better eat the humble pie honey. Princess complex only drives the men away.

alicecheong
As a friend of the writer, I will like to say, that this post has to be read in the light of poking fun at the practicality of most Singapore gals.
It nicely summarised the wants of most gals, but it does not means that at the end of the day wants translated to gotten.
In addition, the writer is actually not so practical.
Leave the writer who is sufficiently upset alone.

Sammyboy forum

From sleepyman
No picture no talk.

Radiohead,
With your list of demands, I can assure you most men would not touch you with a 10-foot totem pole. If they actually did, then it’s just for cheap thrills, less than 24 hours.

Cail80
That is a very bad deal for the guy.
1. You have not much to offer but you demand so much.
2. You had your wild "fun" in the past yet you want an angelic husband that sounds straight from fairy tale.
3. If before any meet up, you already put so much expectation, I am sure there are more expectation to come when getting into "bgr" stage and "married" stage.
4. if you have skeleton and refuse to share, is it because it is too shameful that no guys will take you after hearing that? if so, what if one day he found out? Men has expectation of their wife too.
So have you wonder why men treat you like sex objects and not as potential wife? Character wise, you have failed badly to be a potential wife.
Every man would have seen these "signs" and avoid you. I doubt anyone will make this long term "investment". the only "investment" opportunity left is just "hit and run" (provided you have the physical attraction).

sexfrenzy
Guys that meet your criteria are probably far and few, and if you find one, you’d better hope you look like Noriko Fujiwara to warrant a second look from him.
Otherwise forget it!

lustybear
No wonder you still need to find a boy friend. I pity you...

gackt323
But judging from your criteria and expectations, its almost impossible for you to find partner. Obviously I'm not inside your category. If you really want to find somewhere your love, you have to accept for what he is, not expecting what he has. Anyway cheers to you in finding a suitable partner.

Leemafia
Hhhhmmm... now let’s see.
1. Smokers – Ex-smoker but am no longer so. Have quit so... maybe I qualify.
2. Tattoos- No.
3. Gamblers - I don't.
4. Car racers, car salesman, car distributors - I do own a car but I don't race.
5. Promiscuous people - No absolutely not.
6. Show-offs - I don't like showing off.
7. Guys who accessorise themselves with different women for different occasions - Ah, I tend to do it often so.... fail.
8. Cabin crew - No I'm not a service staff of any form.
9. Young entrepreneurs - No. I work for others.
10. Probably a few others that I can’t remember yet - So this doesn't count.
11. Poor guys (sorry, I am just being pragmatic)- no I'm not poor.
One out of 11, so do I pass? That's for you but very important for me is, I’m not a gay but a straight man i.e. a woman's man.
So on that basis, sorry, I guess I don't qualify.
Jun 13, 2008