Dash8 said:
it changes??? i still haven't figured it out for the 20's, but now theres' differnet ones for 30's? *sigh* 
Yup, its true. Mind you, the following is just what I have found in my experience. It's tonuge in cheek (no angry mail, please!).
The pre-30's gals are still on the hunt for the perfect dude and think they still have the time to find him. You know, good-looking, buff bod, plays the piano, funny, loves kids, puppies, her parents, and maybe spiritual and intellegent, (all in that order). Big bucks, MD, LD, or being sucessful is not required, but very desirable. If you don't meet the above requirements, you can still date, but rest assured, your gal is still on the hunt for the BBD (bigger, better deal), and you are just a placeholder. You might be resonably smart and/or successful, but if a good looking, buff piano player comes along, you are history.
The 30-36 gals have that clock thing ticking down, and they've just figured it out (accompanied by prodding from their girlfriends). They date like mad, and are often the ones you find in the dating services. They are willing to compromise a bit on the above, and are much quicker to rush into the "commitment phase". If you are in any way able to support a family, your in. They're in a hurry, and so if it looks like you aren't going to add up to much or if you foot-drag, you will be jettisoned without so much as a phone call.
The above 36 gals know what they want, but have figured out life is a series of compromises, and have developed a go-with-the-flow attitude. They've lived by themselves for a long time, and are fully able to manage their lives by themselves and are interested in some honest good times with someone halfway able to keep up. If someone interesting comes along, fine, and if not, also fine. The clock still ticks, but they are cool with it. Your requirement as a potential suitor basically amounts to being able to manage your own life, pay your own bills, and not be a complete f$ck up.
JMHO...
Nu
TC
