Keisha Shakespeare-Blackmore, Staff Reporter

Most women are searching for Mr. Right. - Contributed

Many women say they will never get married until they find 'Mr. Right'. They are of the notion that the perfect partner is out there somewhere. Like the Jamaican proverb says, 'Every hoe has its stick a bush'.

Some have been waiting for the day their Mr. Right will come riding in like a knight in shining armour sweeping them off their feet. But who is Mr. Right?

Every woman has her own opinion of the perfect man. Some say he has to be filthy rich. Others couldn't care less if he has money, once he loves unconditionally. For some, he has to have the 'complete package'. He must be handsome, rich, loving - the works. And yet, some will settle with just about anyone of the opposite sex.

How to find Mr. Right

1Get a life: The most important thing is to be Ms. Right yourself. Finding the right man is not going to change you into a better person than you already are. If you are lazy and self-centred, finding a generous, hard-working fellow is not going to transform you. Learn how to be interesting, kind, caring and unselfish.

2Physical attractiveness: Not everyone is Ms. Jamaica and certainly not everyone looks like a magazine model. However, each person has something special about them. Find out what your best feature is and accentuate it. Wear clothes that flatter your figure. Do not try to fit in to a size six when you are really a size 12. Accept yourself for who you are.

3Know what you are looking for in a man: Look for qualities and interests that are compatible with yours. Make sure that you share common values and interests. Rise above past mistakes: You are not doomed to an endless series of losers. What you have done wrong in the past, you can't change, but you can correct future actions.

4 Be open to matchmaker services and the Internet: Is it safe to browse the Internet or check out a dating site? Personal ads have been around for years and the Internet web pages are just an extension of them. And it is not only used by "desperate and dateless" people but is a common place for matchmaking.

5Be patient: It will take time to find the perfect partner. Don't be too hasty or you might settle for someone with whom you are not compatible.

6Be clear: Write down what you want and be direct and open to others about what you are looking for.

7Be flexible: If you think that you will find that exact person, you won't. However, if you are willing to compromise on some things, you will succeed. After all, you can't spend your whole life searching.

8 Be willing to work on it: The other person may not find you perfect. In other words, both of you will need to work on your relationship to become perfect for each other.

Mr. Right Is …

For me, Mr. Right is someone who is honest, trust worthy, and of course the physical beauty - a dark and handsome man.

Sophia Blake

He should be someone who can rock my world, treat me like a lady, open doors, things like that. He should be sensitive, a listener and have a great body.

Andrene Douglas

There's no Mr. Right. However, if I should be with someone he has to be someone I can tolerate. He should be understanding, not jealous and of the same social class.

Christine Bailey

Someone who is caring, kind, honest, has a sense of humour, is intelligent, sensitive and who I can hold a conversation with. And he should be attractive.

Dawn Thomas

A one-burner who is eight to 10 years older than I am, maybe more, physically attractive, a snazzy dresser, educated to tertiary level in a practical discipline. It follows that he should have a successful career or the potential for a successful career. He should also have a social life that is NOT limited to bar hopping and dominoes with the guys. Also, he should portray the usual stuff - thoughtful, respectful of his woman and the relationship, romantic - the pièce de résistance - and an extremely adept lover.

T.J. Brown

*Names change on request.

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