I used to insist on perfection with dealbreakers around every corner. That got me nowhere. I'm a lot happier accepting people for who they are and not trying to find a version of me without the Y chromosome. When everything is laid out in front of me ahead of time (in an online dating profile,) I nitpick about everything and don't tolerate imperfection. That's why my attempt at online dating lasted about three months, not contacting anyone and declining everyone who contacted me. Knowing someone's personality before you find out everything about them can turn potential dealbreakers into minor things.
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