Dear Nice Girls,

Thank you. I truly mean it, thank you so much. You know who you are. You are the girl who feels too much. You are the girl who never wants other people to be down because you can't bear to see them upset. You empathize with others to your core, so you look out for people without them asking. You are the girl who does things for others and does not expect anything in return. You're the girl who puts yourself in someone else's shoes without them asking you to. You do it because you care. You do it because you are genuine.

It's easy to not care about people. It's easy to be rude or callous towards others because it has no effect on you. There is an unreal amount of bitter and crude people in the world. Too many individuals put others down or treat them poorly to unnecessarily to make themselves feel better. Over the years, I have seemed to be a magnet for some really bad people. I've known selfish, inconsiderate and cold-hearted human beings, and I'm only 19. It took me my entire life so far to find people that are good-hearted with no ulterior motives.

On the other hand, what isn't easy, is to be nice to others, especially when there is nothing in it for you. But you, nice girls, you believe that it is the other way around. You see the world a different way. You believe it is easier to be nice than to be rude to someone. You see it as painstakingly difficult and unnecessary. You enjoy the feeling of making someone's day or the sight of someone's bright smile. It gives you a certain kind of high. You love being nice because you love seeing other people happy. It is what makes you the best kind if person out there. You're a rare breed. There are few of you out there because you are true gems, and people are lucky to have you.

Being a nice person can change someone else's life. When I finally found my person(s), the world was suddenly different for me. It's unbelievable how one kind thing, action or even a single word can go such a long way. Let's be real, we all adore the girl in the bathroom at the bar who tells you that you look amazing or that she loves your outfit. It makes your night. Maybe even your entire weekend. A single compliment, hug or even just smiling at a random stranger walking down the hallway can change someone's day. And who brings that to the world? You, nice girls. The world owes you for that.

Unfortunately, being nice can be seen as being a pushover. Sometimes you can get taken advantage of because you just want to see the best in people. My parting advice to you: stand strong. You can still be just as friendly and amazing while looking out for yourself and your needs as well. You will attract good people as well as bad people. Learn to see the difference and learn to weed out what is not good for you. There are people out there that will genuinely appreciate you. Find them. You deserve the world, so do not settle for anything less than what you consistently give others.