“He’s a grown-up. A guy who spends his day reading comic books, playing video games and eating Hungry Man entrees hasn’t quite learned the art of being a grown-up. Maybe he’s looking for that future wife to whip him into shape, but do you want to take on that responsibility? Take a look at the little things. Does he have a pet and/or plant that he’s able to keep alive? Does he do his own laundry? Does he drink something other than beer in a can?”

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