Seeking Three Men

I may be a romantic movie specialist, but frankly, I don’t feel that romance is a feasible model for relationships. It irks me that I keep coming back to the films, and that I keep watching them over and over with my daughter. It has to stop. So I’ve come up with a dogma of my own. It’s called 1W3M – and I’m looking for three different men to meet each of the following needs:

# 1 A rational, philosophical man for conversation

I’m the executive director of a large house for entrepreneurs and their start up businesses, and I have a twelve year-old daughter who lives with me part-time.

I need a man to talk with about everyday life, politics, philosophy, my work, which I love, and life in general.

Advantage: We can be honest.

# 2 An attractive man for sex on a regular basis

That means about twice a week, or whatever we’re up for.

He should be curious and ready to explore both his own and my passion, but most importantly, he’s spontaneous and he enjoys sex with me.

Advantage: No long-term expectations.

# 3 A handy man to do it for me.

I live in an old townhouse and need help replacing washers, hanging lamps and mowing the lawn, or just hanging out on the sofa with a good film on a rainy Sunday. I’ll serve a cold, organic beer, warm meals, coffee and cake.

Advantage: Mutual fulfilment of practical needs and the occasional cosy Sunday.

When I look in the mirror, I see a 42 year old, 5’7”, almost natural blonde; well-built, womanly, educated, interested in politics. She’s environmentally conscious and erotically intrepid, and she watches way too many romantic films.