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- I described my dream husband to a room of strangers and one of them said I had to meet her brother. Now I’m married to him. (businessinsider.com)
From 100-Point Checklist to Happily Ever After
After a breakup in 2008, 23-year-old Jenay Frost decided to take a proactive, albeit unusual, approach to finding love. Instead of wallowing, she created a detailed list of 100 qualities she desired in a future husband.
This list, penned in her journal, included everything from physical attributes like green eyes and height, to personality traits like a strong faith and a good sense of humor, and even specifics like a Midwestern background and a good last name. While her friends offered supportive yet skeptical smiles, Jenay remained undeterred.
She was determined to find her “list man” before her 24th birthday.
Just three months later, fate intervened during a Bible study group meeting. As Jenay discussed her list, a new attendee declared, “You are literally describing my brother!”
The woman proceeded to describe her brother, who, remarkably, seemed to possess a striking number of the qualities on Jenay’s list. A flurry of exchanged email addresses and a phone call from the brother followed.
That initial three-hour phone conversation led to a magical first date in downtown Indianapolis. Driving home, Jenay knew she had found “the one.”
A few months into their relationship, she shared her comprehensive list with him. While he didn’t perfectly match all 100 points, the overlap was astonishing.
Two years later, Jenay and her list man exchanged vows, with the matchmaking sister standing proudly as a bridesmaid. Fifteen years and four children later, their love story continues to flourish.
The list remains a playful inside joke, occasionally brought up when a chore is forgotten. But amidst the laughter and everyday moments, the core of their connection remains strong, a testament to Jenay’s unconventional yet ultimately successful approach to finding love.
Sometimes, a little bit of pickiness can lead to a lifetime of happiness.