Changing Expectations.

Once upon a time....
There was a little girl with blonde hair and true blue eyes that had a dream of a knight in shining armor. The man of her dreams, tall, dark and handsome, he would come for her, and sweep her off her feet and take her to his castle. They marry in a victorian splendor wedding of style with bells ringing and beautiful people all around them. Prince Charming. This was how she defined her perfect man.
Once upon a time...
There was a young woman, with body blossoming and mind fresh, Hair of golden brown and eyes of aqua green, who dreamed of a life spent with a Doctor or Lawyer in a suburban palace. Her gorgeous catch of a man came home each night with flowers and candies, and a glint of passion in his eyes that she had seen so often in movies. They had candle light dinners every night. Rich Business Man. This was how she defined the perfect man for her.
Once Upon a time....
There was a grown and voluptuous young woman with milk chocolate hair and piercing green eyes who dreamed of a man who was worthy of her greatness. She imagined a man who was the doctor, and knight all in one, and so much more. She envisioned a tenderhearted man with deep thoughts, and razor wit. The perfect balance of physical beauty and intellect. Socrates MENSA Guy. This is how she defined the perfect man.

Once Upon a time....
A young woman with milk chocolate hair and pale green eyes met a man who was neither scholar, nor hero, not a knight, nor a doctor. She met a man with a flashing brilliant smile who could make her laugh, and made her feel safe. He had no house, and no money, no car... He had a true and devoted heart, which he offered her, should she want it. He did not bring offerings of flowers and candle light- but of stability and honor.
He takes the trash out and plays with her children. He comes home every night to sit with her, talk with her, and still makes her laugh. She sees a man doing dishes and helping wash clothes between his hours at work, and finds it sexier than all the romance in the world. The Husband. This is how she defines the perfect man.