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NEW YORK, Mar 22, 2006 (UPI via COMTEX) -- What really excites a single U.S. woman about a potential mate turns out to be a major medical insurance policy.
Take Christine Ferris, who spends a fair bit of time on the Internet scanning for a man: "I would like to meet a man who can relax and enjoy the woods, the fog, the sea, the mountains," says her profile on dating site True.com. "Someone who can feel the wonder of nature. I am a romantic and you are too."
And Mr. Right should "have health insurance and use it," she adds.
Or Lisa Dunbar, whose Craiglist personal went like this: "Are you strong, smart and sophisticated, confident and kind, without being too uppity or conceited? Do you make at least $75,000 a year and have health insurance?"
Men are getting the hint, the Wall Street Journal said Wednesday.
Ron David's online pitch includes the following. "If you are able to add someone to your health insurance as a 'spousal equivalent' have I got a deal for you. You can live rent-free in my waterfront home. Wake up every morning with a view usually only available when you are on vacation. I will pay the additional premium as well."
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