I admit, I have a type — Stocky, strong-looking guys with dark hair. And if I was single, I’d be in luck — There’s now a website that lets you “build” your dream mate, then search for those just like him! 

This is a real website, called iDreamofU. And in the interest of reporting for you Lovelies, I built an account to test it out. The first thing they ask is whether you’d like to go for an “Everyday Match,” an “Almost Famous Face” patterned on a celebrity or build one from the ground up. You know I chose to make my own!

One of the first things I had to think about was what face shape I wanted my partner to have. Which I admit, I didn’t even think about in terms of what I find attractive. Then on to clothing, eyes, and of course hair color. This is what I ended up with at the very end:

He’s not perfect, of course. That mouth’s a little off-center. But if I was looking for someone who looked just like him, the site would search according to what I clicked in this “Dream Build.” Which seems really cool! Except for one thing: What if the person you’re meant to be with isn’t your “type” at all?

I’m not trying to be a buzzkill here, because I think think this is a really interesting idea. And I’m also not trying to sound like one of those opposites-attract romantic comedies.  I’m just saying, maybe trying to find someone who fits the exact idea in your head isn’t the healthiest thing to do. Like when I built my guy on the site — I made him Caucasian just because that’s what race my current boyfriend is, not because I only go after white guys. You can’t determine everything about your mate in real life, which can be part of the fun of a relationship! But this attitude could put unrealistic expectations on whoever you’re with, or you’ll end up frustrated because no guy is exactly what you’re dreaming of…

[via YourTango]

What do you think of this website? Do you think looking for a “dream man” is a good idea?

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