The Plantin Family: Past, Present & Future

On Friendships and Dating

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I am currently single, and I’ve had a relatively nice life being single; I think the simple freedoms that come with that has helped me go a long way with how far I’ve progressed in life, especially in the past decade. I wasn’t too busy with a girlfriend, wife, or my own kids, so I was free to focus as much time and as much money as I wanted or needed to just work on myself.

In the current COVID-19 era, single folks are increasingly looking to video chatting to socialize from a distance. This would probably best the best approach for me, so I can focus on emotional connection first, before physical meetings later. From my research, I’ve learned that self-confidence and self-esteem are the most attractive traits in both men and women (which is lucky for me – I already have plenty of that!)

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On Marriage

Because of the integral role marriages and parenthood play in how families are formed, I will also at some point have to address the possibility of whether I want to get married and/or become a parent myself. I have been told for many years by countless people that getting married would be not only a great thing to do, but the best and the most important thing to do in life. In my own observations, there are some things I like and other things I dislike about the ideas of me being a husband and father, so I have never favored or opposed doing either 100%.

I’ve always had respect for good, kind, and loving women for as long as I can remember, with and without having romantic feelings for them. I do enjoy playing and talking with kids and younger people whenever I get to, so I probably will get along with my future children quite well, at least before they reach puberty 😂 I do think I have more to learn when it comes to taking care of a baby, though. 😅

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So, who would I get married to? Well, below is a list of factors a woman would need to have for me to be interested in dating her, but the most important thing would be that we are each other’s best friends:

This would likely come naturally for us if she’s healthy, smart, open-minded, kind, compassionate, optimistic, self-confident, and determined. (Bonus points if she has artistic or creative talent). She would also have to be willing to improve others’ lives regardless of hard work, and should have a full understanding of my core interests and values, and supportive of them emotionally, creatively, and/or professionally. Relationships can bring a whole set of challenges to anyone who has them, so close friendship, communication, chemistry, and compatibility are a MUST for long-term success.

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