I've had a case of writer's block the past several weeks, but when I ponder on things that have gone well in my life, I am reminded of something special I see in my life that I don't see in most Gen Y girls' lives: my boyfriend.

This society has dating all wrong, and it makes me sad to see all of these girls who seem so lost on what a good man looks like.

Dating in this millennial generation centered on technology, risqué clothing, and the total absence of going on dates is so unfortunate. It makes me sad because dating is not what it used to be. If you don't believe me, go sit down with your grandparents or someone of the senior generation, and ask them about how they met their spouse and what kind of dates they went on. Ask your grandmother if she was pursued by a man, or if she had to do all the flirting and initiating. You may be surprised to know that the way it was then is very different than the way it is now.

First of all, I need to make it clear that this is not a jab at men. Honestly, it's not their fault.

But to all the Gen Y girls feeling hopeless about finding a romantic man who wants to actually date you and do adventurous things with you instead of "Netflix and chill," don't give up yet.

But most importantly, don't settle!

Relationships have so much potential to change your life. You wait and wait and wait for someone to come along, and when the right one does, man, can it change everything. There's potential for you to never be single again. (Gosh, that seems scary.) But I want you to know there has to be some diligence and patience on your part.

First of all, don't dress for less. You are beautiful, and modest is still honest. I promise you don't have to compromise your style or values to make a man interested in you. This seems cliché, but it's serious and has been forgotten. The women in magazines are beautiful, but so are you -- in your own way -- and the right man will acknowledge just that.

Second, find a man that wants to take you out and show you off. You deserve it. And the good news is, it doesn't have to be extravagant. Whether you go to a fancy dinner and a movie or go in your sweats to get ice cream at 11 p.m. on a Saturday night, you deserve to be with someone who wants to date with you. But you also deserve to be with someone who can carry on conversation and not spend the entire date on the phone.

Make sure he is also comfortable staying in and playing board games with your family. Someone who can enjoy a good date night out and a low-key night in is the man you want to be with.

Third, date a man that pursues you. Play hard-to-get sometimes. Make him miss you. Date a man that calls you at random times just to hear your voice, or texts you and asks how your day is because he genuinely wants to know.

Fourth and last, don't be afraid to wait. It stinks being the third wheel on all your friends' dates, but that doesn't say any less about you. It's actually pretty awesome to see girls who are confident in their singleness. Wait around for someone that makes you smile and gives you butterflies. You shouldn't have to settle just because you desire a relationship. Go out on dates. Find out what you want. Go out with your friends (guys and girls) just for fun. When the right one comes along, you'll be glad you weren't in a hurry. Dating is a really fun time in every girl's life and will be something you look forward to, but so is singleness. You only get to be single for a short time, so enjoy it. Do all the things you want to do. Travel, go on dates, get to know who you are and who you want to be. It comes and goes quickly.

Dating has become something that is very complicated and something that girls will do anything for. Don't be that girl. Be OK with being single. Rock it. Go out with your friends, dress up, and own the fact that you are single and not settling for anyone.

Be the type of girl that men want to pursue. Be so in tune with yourself and the Lord that he has to do the same to get your attention. You'll appreciate dating so much more knowing you waited for the right one and didn't settle for less than what you want or deserve.

My prayer for the single Gen Y girls is you become confident in who you are before you get involved in a relationship. That you are patient and don't jump into anything before you're ready.

But, for all the dating Gen Y girls, I pray you are with someone who desires your company. Someone who wants to know how your day was, and when it sucks he'll do anything to fix it.