I’m not looking for somebody
With some superhuman gifts
Some superhero
Some fairytale bliss
Just something I can turn to
Somebody I can kiss
I want something just like this
— “Something Just Like This”, The Chainsmokers & Coldplay
I’ve been divorced two years today. (Yay?) I’ve had lots of time to contemplate what I actually want, both in my life, and in a future spouse. (Not to say that I have all the answers. But I suppose I have more than I did two years ago.)
And what I’ve realized I want is not perfection. There is no Prince Charming, no Mr. Right. (As much as I’d wish otherwise, there is no Tuxedo Kamen.) I just want someone whose imperfections mesh reasonably well with my own. Someone creative, constant and true. Someone honest. (Setting the bar low.)
Who are you, sir? I would like to meet for coffee, very soon….