My mom began watching Grey's Anatomy when I was too young to understand what was happening in the show. When I was 16 I began binge watching every season on Netflix and now I am all caught up. All 12 seasons. I'm not sure if that is something to be proud of or something to be ashamed of. Derek Shepherd is someone teenagers and adults alike will lust after. With his perfect salt and pepper hair, love for wife, kids, and friends, and his knowledge that seems to go on forever, he won our hearts.

1. "It's a beautiful day to save lives."

Derek says this before he starts ANY surgery. Being a neurosurgeon, he can't afford to make ANY mistakes, and rarely does he. It shows that he is willing to save his patient's life whether it is nearly impossible or not.

2. "I'm a human being, I make mistakes, I'm flawed, we all are."

This was said in one of the most nail-biting, "on the edge of your seat" episodes where a shooter came into the hospital to torment the doctors. Derek was cornered by him and he said this, trying to get him to change his mind.

3. "I don't want 48 uninterrupted hours, I want a lifetime."

Dating nowadays is so unsuccessful. Most guys want to fool around and not settle down. Derek is the complete opposite in that he only wants Meredith and he will always want Meredith.

4. "I have a thing for ferry boats."

Okay, I have no idea why, but this quote just makes me incredibly happy. It shows that underneath his serious doctorly manner, he has a side to him that is a little quirky and sensitive.

5. "You were like coming up for fresh air, like I was drowning, but you saved me."

This just makes my heart swoon. This was very early in Derek and Meredith's relationship and it already shows how crazy he is about her. There's not much else to say about this other than, it's perfect.

Most girls dream about guys that will say these things to her when they most need it. Someone who is kind, gentle, loving, smart, and compassionate. Every girl needs their Derek Shepherd, someone who will treat them they way they deserve. It may take a lot of looking, but when you find it, it's well worth it.