The perfect partner

I recently overheard several co-workers say they are single because the dating pool is so shallow. “All the good people are taken,” is a popular comment around the water cooler. With Internet dating, there are more available options for those seeking love. The internet has increased the odds of finding a compatible mate.

I believe everyone has a perfect partner somewhere on this planet. The largest obstacle is finding them. After hearing so many horror dating stories from co-workers; I can’t help but wonder if the problem is with my disgruntled co-workers and not the people they are dating.

My co-workers should probably evaluate their own shortcomings before focusing on the shortcomings of others. They may seek someone who is just too perfect, while being unrealistic or inflexible with their expectations.

We all want a partner with outer beauty and social status. People looking for total perfection will continue to remain single. Some people are so visual; they can easily overlook good qualities in a person if they don’t look like a Hollywood celebrity.

For example, a former male co-worker dumped his girlfriend of nine years. Was it because she cheated, lied, or deceived him? No, he simply dumped her because she gained a few extra pounds. He said they were compatible and got along perfectly. He just decided to trade her in for a younger and slimmer model.

The opposite of seeking perfection is lowering your standards to virtually nothing. If you accept a partner with a terrible work ethic and a bad drug habit, you will spend many nights at home because you won’t have enough money to pay attention.

Since we aren’t perfect, we can’t expect anyone else to be either. Remember this—you don’t need a perfect mate, just one that’s perfect for you.