It's about choices...

[Lady of Pearl]

I would pick brains foremost because I have little tolerance for somewhat who is not intelligent nor strives to be, money because you can love a rich man better than you can a poor one! personality- someone who has one- can make life very interesting. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Body is not that important to me.

[NiaX]

Dang Tony... you posed a very hard question.... good question tho...

I want my mate to have perfect 10's in Brains, Personality, and Utility... which means he will have 1s in Money, Body, and Beauty.

I want my man to be able to talk to me, but also the world as well. He may not come in with money, but with his knowledge and skill sets, he will be able to focus on a goal. And when you are doing something you love... you know you can have more time to yourself.. which he will be able to stay healthy. So, he won't come in like that... but he has the brains and utility to be able to progress.

[Malaika08]

Brains - 10 -I can't deal with stupid. Who has time to chase after someone all day - "No, honey, you can't drink that! It's bleach!" "Sweetie, no, please don't stick that fork in the electric socket!"

Beauty - 1 - As long as I can look at you without vomiting, I'm good. I don't care if my kids are "ugly". I see more "ugly" kids than I do adults, leading me to believe that "ugly" children grow up to be at least average-looking.

Body - 10 - A butt in the front isn't cute.

Money - 1 - I don't need a lot of things. I'm content with the basics.

Personality - 10 - Not trying to be bored.

Utility - 1 - We'd just have to hire people.

[nonchalant]

Tens
Brains: Intelligence is always important. I have to have someone who can stimulate my mind. Intelligence also brings knowledge in various areas such as utility which helps gain money.

Personality: You have to have a great personality. One's character shows what type of person they are. We have to have similar characteristics to be able to get along and be compatible.

Beauty: Let's keep it real. I have to be able to look at you.

Ones
Money: This goes along with me being independent. I don't need your money. Also with brains, money is easy to obtain.

Utility: I need to know how to do things on my own. Also, with brains, utilities can be learned.

Body: I don't need you to have a hot body; although, it would be nice. I think one having a decent body also falls in the category of brains and personality. It's smart to be healthy and fit. Also, it should be part of your personality to want the best for yourself and want to look good/nice.

[ladygreek]

Brains - 10
Personality -10
Beauty - 10 more than skin deep, but I also want to like what I see
Money - 1 with his brains and mine we will have the money
Body -1 hey mine ain't that great - LOL
Utility -1 with the money we earn because of our brains, we could buy whatever we need done. Plus with brains, he could probably figure out how to do many things.

[Wonderful1908]

Brains-1 Man this was the sacrifice between personality and brains, but being smarter than your mate isn't really that bad, and since he has money and a personality we can roll.

Beauty-10 Hello I have to have kids with this person!

Body-1 Please, oh the least!

Money-10 I am 100% positive that this would be a most as I have said before I am a much happier and functional person with money, I use to think it was shallow and unbecoming but I know that thats just me.

Personality-10 We have to laugh together and share jokes, and inside things, and be able to talk, this is so important.

Utility-1 We will pay someone to do these things....

[MsFoxyLoxy77]

Brains 1..It takes brains to have a great personality so I'd say he has just enough brains...

Beauty 10...because...the lights in my house can't always be off..lol..besides if I have kids I don't want any little Flava Flavs running around.

Body 1 Simply because we can pay a personal trainer to get him in shape...

Money 10...one less thing to worry about in this world

Personality..10 I've got to have someone who can keep life interesting

Utility 1...pay someone to fix things

[prettybreak1908]

This is a very interesting question but it was not hard for me to pick my 3.

1. Brains- Intelligence is a man is very sexy. I like to argue about things that I feel passionate about.....I would love a man that is capable of doing the same.

2. Personality- This is so important. I love to laugh and if a man has a good sense of humor that is great. I want someone who is fun to be around.

3. Utility- I think this may be one of the most important ones on the list. The utility I would like is probably security. I want a man that I do not have to worry about paying the bills, cheating, etc.

[Jody]

Tony06

Umm, dream mate...with strings is an oxymoron.

[1908Revelations]

Originally Posted by Jody

Tony06

Umm, dream mate...with strings is an oxymoron.

That is a good point

[skeeliteful]

10's
Brains: If you're smart, you know how to make your money work for you; Not you working for your money.
Personality: There HAS to be chemistry. He has to be comfortable in his own skin and not afraid to be who he is. Personal style, swagger and a sense of humor goes a long way with me.
Utility: I REALLY appreciate a man that is a handy man and doesn't have to call a handy man (which leads to saving $$$).

1's
Beauty: As long as I like what I see...
Body: That six pack could turn into 2 liter.
Money: Again, if you've got brains, you know how to make it.

[delph998]

10s-Personality, brains, utility
1s-Body, beauty, money

Personality, brains, and utility are ranked so high because I find myself more attracted to men with these attributes. Further if that guy is neat and confident, he's got my full attention. Trust that!

Body, beauty, money have some importance to them, but they are temporal and don't keep me as intrigued as the above components.

[crimsondanger10]

10's:
Personality- This is very very important, and I think it makes up for not having brains.
Money- Good to have some help!
Utility- Because I am not handy AT ALL!!!

1's:
Brains- I'm the brainiac! I know everything we need to know
Body- Would be nice but I can only pick three
Beauty- Don't need a beautiful man, average is okay with me.

[Little32]

Originally Posted by TonyB06

Your Dream mate has arrived…with strings. You can choose three attributes of the following six that your mate will possess. On a scale of 1 to 10, your mate will score a perfect 10 on those traits you choose. On those traits that you do not choose, your mate will score a 1. You will have to spend the rest of your life with this person.

Which attributes do you choose for your mate and why? Why do you choose to sacrifice those attributes that you have? Remember - choose three!

Brains

Beauty

Body

Money

Personality

Utility (i.e. s/he can do whatever you need a mate to do for you in any area you would choose)

It seems to me that all of these things are tied together.

But I would choose brains, personality, and utility.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and the above qualities are what makes a person beautiful to me.

Money can always be made, brains and personality are not so easy to come by.

Body--read my response to beauty.

[NinjaPoodle]

10
Brains--Book sense, common sense and a 4-year degree are essential. Carry on a conversation of many topics. I am a jack of of all trades. He needs to be also.
Beauty--Keeping it real, I don't want ugly kids. Also, I want my friends to say "Wow, what a handsome couple" and we have to look good together in pictures. He can't be prissy and high maintainence though. ech..
Personality--Boring people piss me off in general. Why on earth would I want to DATE a man like that? I like quirky. Not mental or jacked up (been there) just not afraid to think and speak outside the box.

1
Body--I prefer healthy, fit and toned but as long as he is healthy (no smokes, drugs, works out at least once a week) I'm cool.
Money--I've got my own, but thanks for trying. And someone else said it, Money can't buy you happiness.
Utility --I can do it myself, but it wouldn't hurt to have a handy guy. I REALLY don't like useless men. Yeah, I could pay someone but I'd rather spend my money on a trip to India than give it to someone else when I can do it better.