Is it wrong to be attracted to a certain type of person...?

[Pure Beef]

Whether it be hair color, profession, body size, etc...?

 

Is there anyway around it?

 

Lately I've been attracted to the same type of person (career wise), is there any way around it (not complaining just curious)?

[sara-pezzini]

well i always had a type i was attracted to, if asked about my dream man i could describe fully what i wanted...then i met my BF, and he was the complete opposite of all that i thought i wanted, looks wise and in many other aspects as well....and he turned out to be the love of my life....so types don't mean so much to me anymore....now i would never be attracted to the former type anymore....but love is more then a body type or hair color or lots of superficial things....so the way around it may be giving someone else a chance as well.....

[Crazyaboutdogs]

Just remember that a chosen career does not define a person's character, despite society's stereotypes. For example, there are many people in the more compassionate fields who are not compassionate people at all and it shows in their interactions with colleagues, friends and family. A highly intelligent successful professional may be a nice person or may be a jerk. So while a person's career choice may be something that initially attracts you, don't let it blind you into thinking that person is ideal for you....you need to find out if the person's character, morals and values are compatible with your own.

[BlueMilk]

All I know is that people who had the most ridiculous 'requirements' for a partner always ended up with someone who was the complete opposite.

 

My favorite example is an acquaintance of mine. He once told me he never wanted to marry a girl with 'dark' outer elbows; most random request ever. Well, guess what? His wife had the darkest (and grey!) elbows I have seen. He loves her to bits.

 

On the other hand I can understand your desire for women with a certain career choice. Maybe the attraction there is that that career requires a certain personality that appeals to you (teachers tend to be calm but assertive, surgeons are hands on and aggressive/egotistical, firemen with their superhero complex - mmmm, etc.)

 

ETA: While I agree with the above post I still believe that certain fields /attract/ certain people, not necessarily that they have to be identical in everything. If you're the type who isn't about being the center of attention and hates public speaking then I can't see you working as a promoter for clubs or as PR for very long - unless you use it to get over your fear.

[Day_Walker]

I dont think it is wrong but clearly there is a reason why you are attracted to that particular profession. I would explore that more and see what the root of that may be.

[oldenoughtoknow]

What is the career? What other similarities do people who have chosen this career path seem to share?

[lalalollipops]

Everyone has a type- personality + looks. I'm sure ppl also have an ideal guy with their opinion of the ideal job. It's only natural. Now it's only bad if you overlook ppl just cos they don't fit that mould. When you do find sb you really connect with, all this box ticking goes out the window.

[Pure Beef]

What is the career? What other similarities do people who have chosen this career path seem to share?

 

Most of them are in business, and travel quite frequently, the ones that don't seem to be swamped in work. Either way, it can get in the way of taking a relationship to the next step. I am quite busy myself so I understand, but there comes a time (which I have reached) where I want more than just something casual.