Being a young, independent woman in this world is not an easy task. Being a young, independent woman trying to find love is also seriously difficult. As millennials, our standards for dating have been modified to adapt to the technical society we live in, making the task of finding love exhausting. Above all that, so many of the young millennial women are disappointed with the men of our time because we are forced to deal with the new means of dating despite our old-fashioned expectations.

We want men to come to the door, knock, and meet the parents. In today's modern world, it's so easy to simply send an "I'm here" text and wait for the girl to come to you. We understand that meeting the parents, especially for the first couple of dates, can be seriously awkward, but it's better to get it over with. It's simply a sign of respect to the girl and her parents, so go ahead and get it out of the way, boys.

We want chivalry. Chivalry isn't dead yet, but it's endangered. Open the car door, hold her hand, hold the door. Call when you say you will, meet her friends and family, show small tokens of affection, offer your jacket when she is cold, and, most importantly, show her respect. It's not that hard (especially after I just outlined what you can do, boys). Be chivalrous and polite and you will go far.

We want to go on a real date. We want a movie, a dinner, a concert, a trip to the park, a cafe trip -- anything simple. There's nothing wrong with hanging out at a party or at yours or her house, but neither of those provide an opportunity to really have a deep, intelligent conversation or the opportunity to get to know one another.

We want men to pay for a date. This may sound a little pretentious, but this is important. Most young women are currently looking for a partner who is equal to them, and if a man cannot or will not pay for the date, that is a big red flag for us. If you cannot afford to take a woman on a date, either take her somewhere that does not require money or do not ask her on a date. There is nothing to be ashamed of if you can't pay for the date, but it's not fair to the woman to have to pay, especially when she isn't expecting to. But on the same note, the independent woman will probably offer to pay for a date (or part of one) at some point, such as paying for movie tickets or popcorn for a dinner-and-movie date. It's OK to let her do that, but don't expect it.

We want men who make their intentions known. We understand that some men are only looking for a fling or something physical, and that's fine. But men, please make your intentions known. We live in a modern world and wanting a sexual relationship has become a norm. But many women are looking for a serious partner. So both halves need to make their intentions known before entering into any type of relationship. More often than not, we are looking for an exclusive partner and someone to take us and our relationship seriously. If the two partners aren't on the same page, it's a sign that the relationship probably shouldn't continue.

We want men who understand "No." No means no. It doesn't matter if it's about sex or if it is about a second date. If a woman says no, she means no. Respect is huge in a relationship, and if we realize you can't take the word "no," there will no longer be a relationship. So, men, respect your women.

Good luck finding your love, ladies. Hopefully some men get hold of this and take it seriously. (Surprise, men, here is a cheat sheet.)