Pre-Date Questionnaire

So many times, I have accepted dates with men only to find out their less than desirable qualities later on. Perhaps the next time, a man asks me out, I should ask him to complete a questionnaire before making the decision. There are some things I would just rather know up front so that I can decide if I want to deal with them. But, on the flip side, there are definitely others that should wait until later dates.

Here is a sample of my top 10 pre-date questions.

1. Are you married? Very important. It’s a bit sad that I feel the need to ask this, but past experiences tell me that I do.

2. Have you ever been married? If yes, how many times and what caused the demise of the marriage? A man that has been married more than once and got divorced because either he or the wife cheated each time is not some one that I wish to pursue a relationship with.

3. Do you have any kids? I do not want to be surprised in this department.

4. Do you do any drugs? I am not interested in dating a coke addict.

5. How often do you call your mother? If a man doesn’t treat his mother well, it is likely that he may not treat his dates well.

6. Are you financially stable? This doesn’t mean that the man has to make a lot of money. I just want to be sure that he can support himself and will not expect me to do so. I have a hard enough time supporting myself. I cannot support someone else now.

7. Do you have commitment issues? This is so crucial. Please do not waste months of my time and break my heart if you know that you are not a grown up and the word “commitment” scares you more than life without TV.

8. Are you allergic to cats? Because if you are, this relationship can go no where. My cat is the love of my life and I cannot ever imagine getting rid of her for a man.

9. Do you own any tools? Power tools are a plus, but not mandatory. However, if I own more tools that you do, we may have a problem. I need a man who at least knows the difference between a Phillips and a flat head screwdriver. Men who refuse to pick up a hammer are not for me.

10. If I were to call you sometime in the future and tell you that I have a mouse in my house, would you a) Tell me to call an exterminator b) Tell me to let my cat get it c) Ask why I am bothering you with this; you are afraid of mice or d) Offer to come over and help me with the problem. The correct answer is d. Anything else is just unacceptable. Unfortunately, I have had this happen and the guy’s response was a combination of a,b,and c.

So that’s it. Please feel free to send me your own questions and comments.