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Boyfriend Quote by Sarah Dunn

“I wanted a boyfriend who was a Christian but who wasn't uptight about it, who was good-looking and intelligent and had an interesting job and a sense of humor, who said "fuck" when the situation warranted it, who had attempted to but been unable to finish St. Augustine's City of God, who could…” quote by Sarah Dunn
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““I wanted a boyfriend who was a Christian but who wasn't uptight about it, who was good-looking and intelligent and had an interesting job and a sense of humor, who said "fuck" when the situation warranted it, who had attempted to but been unable to finish St. Augustine's City of God, who could argue politics with my mother and talk business with my father, who liked Indian food and had nice friends and knew how to dress and would like someday to live abroad.””

Sarah Dunn

About This Quote

Source Interview: Personal essay, Sarah Dunn, 2023

She desires a partner who balances faith, intelligence, humor, and cultural openness while being authentic and ambitious.

In simple terms: Looking for a well‑rounded, genuine partner.

Key Takeaway

Seek partners who match values and personality.

Themes

relationships faith personality culture humor

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

advice personal

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • family gatherings
  • career discussions
  • travel planning

Key Concepts

balance authenticity compatibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What core values are non‑negotiable?
  • How can authenticity be assessed early?
A Different Perspective

Balancing many traits may be unrealistic.

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